NEUROLOGY 128 - 129

Course overview

Hour 1 Identify and recite all components of the neurological examination. Outline basic peripheral and central nervous system pathways that are clinically relevant to the bedside (ambulatory) neurological examination. Perform an examination of the cranial nerve and somatic motor system, including aspects of strength, tone and volume. Hour 2 Perform an examination of the cranial nerve and somatic sensory system, including sensory testing of deep and superficial CNS pathways. Perform an examination of the reflex system, including testing of deep, superficial, visceral and pathological reflexes. Hour 3 Perform an examination of the movement, balance and coordination systems, including tests of cerebellar function. Demonstrate an examination flow and performing tests taking the patient from sitting to standing, to the supine and prone positions. Summarize implications of neurological findings for lesions in various parts of the central nervous system. Summarize implications of neurological findings for lesions in various parts of the peripheral nervous system. Hour 4 Identify the domains of and concepts within motor control. Outline some research on chiropractic's influence on motor control. Discuss principles of motor control and rehabilitation applied to practice.