BFNE0422c Neurology and Neurophysiology II - practice

Faculty of Medicine
spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Daniela Vlažná, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Michaela Sládečková (seminar tutor)
MUDr. Ivana Kovaľová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Daniela Vlažná, Ph.D.
Rehabilitation Clinic – Joint workplaces with the University Hospital Brno - workplaces of the Bohunice and Mater. Hospital – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Mgr. Leona Dunklerová
Supplier department: Rehabilitation Clinic – Joint workplaces with the University Hospital Brno - workplaces of the Bohunice and Mater. Hospital – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable of Seminar Groups
BFNE0422c/Sk_1: Fri 6. 3. 8:00–10:30 REHAB N01031, Fri 20. 3. 8:00–10:30 REHAB N01031, Fri 17. 4. 8:00–10:30 REHAB N01031, Fri 15. 5. 8:00–10:30 REHAB N01031, Fri 22. 5. 8:00–10:30 REHAB N01031, I. Kovaľová, M. Sládečková, D. Vlažná
BFNE0422c/Sk_2: Fri 27. 2. 8:00–10:30 REHAB N01031, Fri 13. 3. 8:00–10:30 REHAB N01031, Fri 27. 3. 8:00–10:30 REHAB N01031, Fri 10. 4. 8:00–10:30 REHAB N01031, Fri 24. 4. 8:00–10:30 REHAB N01031, I. Kovaľová, M. Sládečková, D. Vlažná
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BFNE0321 Neurology and Neurophysiol. I
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract

1.    Acquire the basics of clinical neurological examination.

a) At a theoretical level, this includes an explanation of the basic principles of the anatomical and functional organisation of the nervous system, as well as the fundamentals of neurological topography and syndromology.

b) Practical application of theoretical knowledge, practice of neurological examinations and familiarisation with normal neurological findings, as well as examples of possible deviations and pathologies.

2.    Learn the fundamentals of functional motor testing in neurological patients, including the critical test selection.

3.    Acquire comprehensive neurological examination skills that can be performed by a physiotherapist. These skills can then be used to derive the goals of subsequent therapy and work with neurological patients in practice.

Learning outcomes

1. By the end of the course, students should be able to carry out basic neurological examinations and apply their knowledge of the fundamental principles of the anatomical and functional organisation of the nervous system, as well as the fundamentals of neurological topography and syndromology. They should also be able to establish a basic differential diagnosis.

2. Students will be able to correctly select an appropriate functional motor test to monitor a given area of movement, such as fine and gross motor skills, endurance, strength, balance, coordination and daily activities and quality of life.

3. Students will be able to derive therapy goals from a comprehensive neurological examination, assess which symptoms can be influenced by physiotherapy and continuously monitor and evaluate therapy results.

Key topics

1.    Medical history. Motor system (reflexes, cerebellum and extrapyramidal system).

2.    Cranial nerves. Sensory system. Standing and walking disorders. Meningeal syndrome.

3.    Speech disorders. Spine. Patient examination.

4.    Functional examination of motor skills by a physiotherapist. Demonstration of basic functional motor tests used in neurology.

5.    A summary of a comprehensive neurological examination in physiotherapy practice.

Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • TYRLÍKOVÁ, Ivana and Martin BAREŠ. Neurologie pro nelékařské obory. Vyd. 2., rozš. Brno: Národní centrum ošetřovatelství a nelékařských zdravotnických oborů, 2012, 305 s. ISBN 9788070135402. info
    recommended literature
  • Cash's Textbook of Neurology for Physiotherapists 4th Edition, by by Patricia A. Downie (Editor), ISBN 978-0397582983
    not specified
  • International Neurology: A clinical approach: by Robert P. LIsak, Daniel D Truong, William M Carroll, Roongroj Bhidayasiri, Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2010, ISBN 9781444317008
  • John Morris, Joseph Jankovic: Neurological Clinical Examination, Hodler Arnold Co, 2012
  • ŠPINAR, Jindřich and Ondřej LUDKA. Propedeutika a vyšetřovací metody vnitřních nemocí. 2., přeprac. a dopl. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2013, 336 s. ISBN 9788024743561. info
  • Učebnice speciální neurologie. Edited by Zdeněk Kadaňka. 3., přeprac. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2010, 302 s. ISBN 9788021053205. info
  • ŠTOURAČ, Pavel; Josef BEDNAŘÍK; Milan BRÁZDIL; Zdeněk KADAŇKA; Petr KAŇOVSKÝ; Marek MECHL; Jiří PRÁŠEK; Ivan REKTOR; Irena REKTOROVÁ and Radomír ŠLAPAL. Učebnice obecné neurologie (Textbook of General Neurology). 2., přepracované. Brno: Masarykova universita v Brně, 2003, 197 pp. ISBN 80-210-3309-6. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
practical training
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
credit after final practical examination
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information

Contact persons:

Mgr. Daniela Vlažná, Ph.D., daniela.vlazna@med.muni.cz

Every student is required to have a white coat and an identification tag.

The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, spring 2019, spring 2020, spring 2021, spring 2022, spring 2023, spring 2024, spring 2025.
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