MFAN0721p Applied neurophysiology - lecture

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Veronika Málková (lecturer)
Mgr. Jaroslava Přibylová Pochmonová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Adam Vajčner (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jaroslava Přibylová Pochmonová, Ph.D.
Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation – Departments of Non-medical Branches – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Mgr. Leona Dunklerová
Supplier department: Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation – Departments of Non-medical Branches – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable
Fri 26. 9. 13:30–15:10 KOM 200, Fri 10. 10. 13:30–15:10 KOM 200, Fri 24. 10. 13:30–15:10 KOM 200, Fri 7. 11. 13:30–15:10 343, Fri 21. 11. 13:30–15:10 KOM 200, Fri 5. 12. 13:30–15:10 KOM 200, Fri 19. 12. 13:30–15:10 KOM 200
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
The aim is to improve theoretical background in a field of functional organization of human neuro-muscular control, principles of motor learning, human development and neuro-plasticity of central nervous system. Furthermore the objective is to apply neuro-physiological principles of neuro-muscular control and brain structure in movement disorders physiotherapy.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course, the student: is able to apply enhanced and expanded specific knowledge in the areas of motor control, motor ontogenesis, motor learning, and CNS neuroplasticity. is proficient in selecting specific methods of physiotherapy, therapeutic rehabilitation, and neurorehabilitation in the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders.
Key topics
  • Learned non-use fenomenon - cognitive or reflexive problem?
  • Constraint-induced movement therapy: Another form of neuro-developmental treatment or something completely different?
  • Neglect and Pusher syndrome: Neurophysiology and physiotherapy in visuo-spatial, perceptive and ideo-kinaesthetic deficit
  • Botulinum Toxin: Physiotherapy and spasticity management, paradox of spasticity
  • Stimulation vs. facilitation and somato-sensory Integration: reflexive or cognitive way of sensory motor Stimulation therapy?
  • Neuro-muscular control of Postural stability: reflexive principles of segmental stability, stabilizing strategies and balance training, muscle co-activation
  • Human motor development: Motor programs during individual developmental stages, mechanisms and development of functional posture
  • Human motor development II.: Postural ontogenesis, reflex locomotion by Vojta technique
Study resources and literature
  • VOJTA, V. Mozkové hybné poruchy v kojeneckém věku. Praha : Grada, 1993. 367 s.
  • LANGMEIER, Miloš; Dana KREJČÍŘOVÁ and Josef LANGMEIER. Vývojová psychologie s úvodem do vývojové neurofyziologie. 2. vyd. Praha: H & H, 2002, 132 s. ISBN 8073190168. info
  • Základy neurofyziologie. Edited by Josef Petřek. 2. vyd. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého - Lékařská fakulta, 1995, 191 s. ISBN 80-7067-448-2. info
  • STRNAD, P. Doplňkové kapitoly z obecné neurologie a klinické neurofyziologie. Brno: Sprint-print, 1992, 75 s. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
lecture
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
oral exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
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