MasterClass
advanced level
An advanced course for graduates of the basic NeuroSeminars programme who want to deepen their knowledge of functional neurology. The programme covers basal ganglia function, the central executive network and default mode network, topics related to stress and trauma, and the practical application of neuroscience in clinical case analysis.
About course
A patient experiences difficulties initiating movement, maintaining attention or performing several tasks simultaneously. Individual tests provide valuable information, but their findings do not always explain the patient's overall functional presentation.
How can you understand these difficulties through the interaction of brain structures and networks rather than examining each function in isolation?
NeuroSeminars MasterClass builds on knowledge gained during previous functional neurology courses, focusing on more complex mechanisms of movement control, attention and behaviour.
During the course, you will deepen your understanding of the basal ganglia and their role in movement initiation, regulation and automaticity. You will also explore the functions of selected brain networks, including the central executive network and default mode network.
You will learn to consider the interaction of different brain regions when interpreting patients' motor and cognitive difficulties.
The programme also addresses the influence of chronic stress and traumatic experiences on nervous system function, including the concepts of polyvagal theory.
An important part of the course involves clinical case analysis, further development of functional assessment skills, and exploration of exercises and rehabilitation strategies discussed in relation to selected neurological functions.
The aim of the course is to develop your ability to integrate neuroanatomical knowledge with functional patient assessment, clinical hypothesis formulation and informed rehabilitation planning.
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Modules
- Module I
Module I
Babies – Assessment of Primitive Reflexes & Sensory Motor system in babies, consideration for their neurodevelopment at these early stages and interventions.
Children – We’ve covered the development of the primitive reflexes and with delay through one hemisphere, here Darren will add higher level rehabilitation and bilateral integration exercises to activate both hemispheres simultaneously with multisensory processing. Case presentation will help review information from previous courses and encourage you to think through how you could implement these in your office.
Adults
– Rehab programs that are more demanding to help develop, repair or
reduce cognitive decline. These will be for specific cortical networks
unilaterally and bilaterally combining multisensory with cognitive
tasks. Darren will bring his brain rehab equipment and share how he uses
these in his clinic and encourage you to think how you would in yours
through another case. Cortical functions will be reviewed interactively.