Multidisciplinary approach to the nervous system (anatomy - pathology) applied to physiotherapy - Theory

Neuroanatomy

Contents
Neuroanatomy with elements of embryology, course given in French
Introduction The Human Nervous System, Embryology, Skull osteology, Meninges 
Central Nervous System Spinal Cord, Brain Stem, Cerebellum, Diencephalon, Telencéphalon, CSF Spaces, Vascularisation 
Peripheral Nervous System Cranial Nerves, Spinal Nerves 
Motor/effector and sensory systems Somatic Motor Systems, Somatic Sensory Systems, Special Sense Organs, Vegetative Nervous System

Neurophysiology

Neurophysiology 

• Somatic sensory systems : somesthesia, vision, hearing, gustation, olfaction
• Somatic motor systems: motor unit, segmental control of motor unit, suprasegmental control, motor learning
• Cognition, emotions, behavior
• Sleep & wakefulness, consciousness
• Homeostasis

Biochemistry

This module presents the nervous system through anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry and semiology. The biochemistry is concerned by neurotransmitters synthesis, their release mechanisms,the neurotransmitters receptors and their post-synaptic activities.

Histology

workshop

Special pathology

The partim "Special Pathologies" learns to the students the principal neurologic pathologies with repercussion on muskuloskeletal function.

Traumatology

Cf Pathologie spéciale (NERF0537-E-a)

Neuroanatomy

The general objective of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of the structure of the normal nervous system and sensory organs. The course contents have been chosen with the help of the physiotherapy teachers in order to provide a large knowledge base that is necessary and adequate for further teaching. This course is part of a multidisciplinary strategy which leads the student from the understanding of the normal structure and function of the human nervous system to its abnormalities and to neurological disorders. This lays the ground for the course teaching neurological physiotherapy, as well as the integrative course "Problem Based Learning" ("Apprentissage par problèmes - Approche multidisciplinaire du système nerveux appliquée à la kinésithérapie.").
Learning objectives are outlined in a list provided to the students.

Neurophysiology

The general objective of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of the structure and function of the normal nervous system and sensory organs. The course contents have been chosen with the help of teaching dentists, in order to provide a large knowledge base that is necessary and adequate for further teaching of dentistery and to understand common observations in the daily dental practice: pain and associated reactions, including emotions and visceral responses, topographical descriptions of the innervation of the teeth, ... 
The function of the nervous system is profoundly rooted in its structure. The understanding of physiology will thus be inevitably based on anatomical knowledge.

The neurophysiological teaching will provide the student with the necessary bases for him/her to establish a solid foundation of knowledge of the physiology of the nervous system and special sense organs. The student will integrate the multiple interactions between somatic motor systems, sensory systems, cognition, emotion, sleep-wake mechanisms and the vegetative nervous system, as well as their intimate link to the regulation of the metabolic environment, cerebrospinal fluid circulation and vascularisation of the nervous system.

Biochemistry

To known the biochemical, anatomical, histological and physiological basis of the nervous system in order to be able to understand the diseases of this system.
The Biochemistry partim is focused on neurotransmitters : synthesis, release mechanisms, receptors and post-synaptic effects.

Histology

microscopy of nervous tissu

Special pathology

To teach the principal neurologic pathologies with repercussion on muskuloskeletal function.

Neuroanatomy

Prerequisite:

• Elementary information on the Anatomy of the nervous system as provided in preuniversity teaching and in the introductory course to human anatomy.

Neurophysiology

Biology
General Physiology
Biochimie générale

Biochemistry

General chemistry, general biology, histologie, cytology, general physiology, general biochemistry, human biochemistry.

Histology

histology
neuroanatomy

Special pathology

Previously: anatomy, physiology, further studies in physiotherapy

Later: this is a course immediately preceding professional practice.

Course on the massage theory and practice, Re-education of the musculoskeletal system theory and practice, hydro and mechano-therapy, electro-physiotherapy...

Neuroanatomy

Teaching method

• Lectures.
• Work on learning objectives in presence of teachers.
• Practical exercise sessions : application of the theoretical notions from the lectures.

Neurophysiology

N/A

Biochemistry

Ex-cathedra lectures (two hours).

Histology

workshop

Neuroanatomy

On site ("face-to-face" - auditorium).

Neurophysiology

Ex cathedra lessons - face-to-face

Biochemistry

See the timetable notice board.

Histology

face-to-face

Special pathology

See the timetable notice board

Neuroanatomy

• Course book available online for all students, in French.
• The "Vade Mecum" of the course book includes a list of suggested references, many of which are available in English.

Neurophysiology

Diaporama available on the eCampus platform
Learning objectives can be reached by using the following textbook translated in French:
Neurosciences, 5th edition. D. Purves, G.J. Augustine, D. Fitzpatrick, W.C. Hall, A.-S LaMantia, J.O. McNamara, L.E. White. de boeck Ed.
Learning objectives can also be reached using these excellent english textbooks:
Principles of Neural Science, 5th edition E.R. Kandel, J.H. Schwartz, T.M. Jessell, MacGraw-Hill, Health Professions Division
Neurophysiology - A conceptual approach. 5th edition. R. Carpenter & B. Reddi, Hoder Arnold, An Hachette UK Company.

Biochemistry

Course reading available from the lecturer which is responsible for this module and on MyULG. The lecture presentation will be also added on MyULg.

Histology

diagrms distributed to the students

Special pathology

Available on eCampus 

Neuroanatomy

Written examination: Questions with open answers, MCQ

Neurophysiology

The evaluation criterias are available on the Faculty Website: www.facmed.ulg.ac.be/examens

Biochemistry

Theoritical evaluation to be defined within the framework of an integrated evaluation (integrated written exam).

Histology

written examination

Special pathology

An integrated written exam.

Neuroanatomy

Felix SCHOLTES GIGA Neurosciences CHU Sart-Tilman Bât. B36 (T4 +1) Avenue de l'Hôpital 1 4000 LIEGE
Secrétariat :
Jessica THYS Tél. 04/366.51.91 Fax. 04/366.59.53 Jessica.Thys@ulg.ac.be
felix.scholtes@ulg.ac.be

Neurophysiology

Prof Gaetan GARRAUX
Tél : 04 3665950
ggarraux@ulg.ac.be

Biochemistry

Lecturer : B. ROGISTER, Full Professor
Tel. : +32 4 366 59 50
e-mail Bernard.Rogister@ulg.ac.be
Larisia Bourdoux, Secretary Tel : 32 4 366 59 50 e-mail : Larisia.Bourdoux@ulg.ac.be
 

Histology

Laboratoire d'Histologie Cytologie
chantal.humblet@ulg.ac.be
04 3662403

General pathology

Prof. Y. HENROTIN - yhenrotin@uliege.be

Special pathology

Mon bureau se situe au CHU Sart Tilman, bloc Central, +3, porte 151 (route 396). Vous pouvez me contacter si vous avez des questions sur les différentes cours via mon adresse e-mail (jfkaux@ulg.ac.be) ou via ma secrétaire au 04/366 82 41.

Secrétariat ISEPK : A. DEPAIFVE (Tél. : 04/366.38.90) et C. MORSA (Tél. : 04/366.38.91).

Traumatology

Prof JF KAUX
Médecine de l'Appareil Locomoteur, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, B4000 Liège, Belgique +32 4 3668241 jfkaux@ulg.ac.be
Secrétariat ISEPK : A. DEPAIFVE (Tél. : 04/366.38.90) et C. MORSA (Tél. : 04/366.38.91).

Histology

Histo-neuro
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