Occupational therapy

Multiple sclerosis Evaluation and management of multiple sclerosis Occupational interventions to maintain residual capacities. Movement Disorders Hyperkinetic syndromes (e.g., Huntington's chorea). Occupational therapies for controlling involuntary movements. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Clinical aspects and therapeutic management of ALS. Occupational interventions to improve quality of life. Guillain-Barré Syndrome Evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic phases. Therapeutic approaches for functional recovery. Focal Neuropathies Diagnosis and treatment of focal neuropathies (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome). Occupational techniques for pain management and manual functionality.

• Basic knowledge of the physiology and anatomy of the nervous system. • Completion of introductory courses in occupational therapy.

Recent articles and publications from academic journals such as "Journal of Neurology" and "Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair". Clinical guidelines and specialist manuals provided by the lecturer Padovani, A., Borroni, B., & Cotelli, M. S. (2018). Neurologia per le professioni sanitarie. Padova: Piccin Nuova Libraria. ISBN: 978-88-299-2831-6

mandatory attendance

written assignment with optional answers

Recent articles and publications from academic journals such as "Journal of Neurology" and "Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair". Clinical guidelines and specialist manuals provided by the lecturer

Lectures: 20 hours of lectures given by an expert neurologist, with in-depth studies on each of the covered disorders. Clinical Case Discussions: Analysis of clinical cases to apply theoretical knowledge to practice. Practical Exercises: Simulations and workshops to develop specific practical skills.