NEUROLOGY 204B

Course overview

*Define the terms station, movement and gait. *Define and categorize types of motor systems utilized by the patient and how these are commonly tested at the bedside examination. *Identify the basic anatomical pathways of central and peripheral nervous system movement control of mechanisms involved in the various movement systems that can be tested in the body. *Describe in detail the evaluation of station, movement and gait. *Describe and demonstrate the phases of normal gait . *Visualize normal and abnormal gait patterns. *Review and assess concepts and skills necessary to perform an accurate bedside examination of the station, movement and gait systems. *View and identify patient video vignettes demonstrating station, movement and gait lecture points. *Compare and contrast pathological from non-pathological station, movement and gait findings.