Neurological Rehabilitation

amework amework lasticity - general principles. Plasticity of cerebral functions. Plasti city in the injured spinal cord. Neural repair - general principles. Ne ural tissue transplantation. Gene therapy in neurorehabilitation. Clinic al trails in neural repair.

Section II: Basic principles :

Epidemiologyof neurologically disabling disorders. Le arning and skill acquisition. Outcome measurement. Organisation of neuro rehab services. Functional neuroimaging.

Section III: Ma nagement of functional problems:

Gait disorders. Spasti city. Pain. Balance. Bladder/bowel. Sexual problems. Autonomic problems. Dysphagia. Communication problems (dysarthria and dysphasia). Assistive technology. Neurogenic respiratory failure. Chronic fatigue. Other phys ical consequences of disablement.

Section IV: Rehabilita tion of cognitive, behavioural and emotional problems:

Apraxia. Neglect. Memory. Executive function. Behavioural disorders. Psy chiatry in neurorehabilitation.

Section V: Specific diso