Uniben Physiotherapy Undergraduate Syllabus

This article provides the syllabus or list of courses for University of Benin Uniben Department of Physiotherapy.

100L FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	COURSE CREDIT
CHM 111	General Chemistry I	3
CHM 113	Organic Chemistry I	3
PHY  111	Mechanics, Thermal Physics & Properties of Matter	3
PHY 113	Vibrations, Waves & Optics	3
PBB 111	Diversity of Plants	3
AEB 111	Introductory Zoology	4
GST 111	Use of English I	2
GST 112	Philosophy & Logic	2
BMS 111	Elementary Mathematics 1	2
TOTAL		25

100L SECOND SEMESTER

CHM 122	General Chemistry II	3
CHM 124	Organic Chemistry II	3
PHY 109	Practical Physics	2
PHY 124	Electromagnetic   &     Modern Physics	4
PBB 122	Plant form & Function	3
AEB 122	Functional Zoology	4
GST 121	Use of English II	2
GST 122	Nigerian People & Culture	2
GST 123	History & Philosophy of Science	2
TOTAL		25

100L FIRST SEMESTER

 PBB 111       DIVERSITY OF PLANTS (3 Credits)

Morphology and life circle of plant and animals. A general study of plant and animal groups from virus, algae/fungi to chordates. Structural and functional study of plants and animal cells, tissues, organs and systems.  Taxonomic, physiological and developmental studies of plant and animals. Reproduction, genetic, hereditary substances, mechanism of nuclear division and stem cell formation. Evolution and natural selection. Biology practical and demonstrations.

AEB 111: INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (4 Credits)

Man population growth and impact on the biosphere. Faunal biodiversity. Invertebrate – protozoa, coelenterate, platyhelminthes, annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda. Vertebrata – Cephalochordata, pisces, amphibian, reptilia, aves, mammalia. Mammalian anatomy: anatomy of rattus rattus.

PHY 111 MECHANICS, THERMAL PHYSICS AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER (3 Credits)

Dimensional analysis. Element of statistics.  Vector algebra, kinematics and dynamics of a mass point.  Elementary mechanics and gracitation.  Kepler’s laws. Motion of rigid bodies, moment of inertia, angular momentum.  Conservation of laws. Simple harmonic motion. Elastic properties of solids, module of elasticity. Fluid dynamics and hydrodynamics. Laws of thermodynamics and thermal energy, temperature, calorimetry, change of State, critical points. Heat transfer, conduction, convection and radiation. Black body radiation. Gas laws. Kinetic theory of gases. Physics practical and demonstrations.

PHY 113 VIBRATIONS, WAVES AND OPTICS (3 Credits)

Electristatucs, ciykinv’s laws Gauss’ law and simple application. Electric field energy and electrostatic potentials. Capacitance, Conductors insulators, dielectrics and polarization.  Electric current. Ohm’s law.  Circuit analysis. Thermo electricity. Magnetic effects of currents. Ampere’s law application. Magnetism. Earth’s magnetic field. Arady’s law of induction. Alternating current. AC circuits–measuring derives. Hall’s effect. Optics – basic principle and applications. Eye, Lenses and glasses as applied to common eye defects. Physics practical and demonstration.

CHM 111 GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1 (3 Credits)

An introduction to atomic structure and electronic configuration of the elements.  Electronic theory of valiancy. The periodic classification and the general study of the elements with emphasis on similarities and differences based on position in the periodic table. Radioactivity and its application kinetic theory and laws of gases. Properties of dilute solutions. Thermo-chemistry. Chemical equilibrium. Theory of acids, bases and indicators. Phase equilibrium study and multicopnent systems and application in partition and absorption chromatography.

Chemistry practical and demonstration.

CHM  113 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (3 Credits)

Introduction to organic chemistry.  IUPAC nomenclature, elemental analysis and molecular formulae. Structural isomerism. Isolation and purification methods.  The concept of functional growth, resonance and aromaticity. A study of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, syslic hydrocarbons, alcohols, alkythalides, others, aldehydes, comparison of phenols, alkythalides and aromatic amines with their aliphatic analogues. Common synthetic polymers and their uses. Introduction to carbohydrates, proteins, oils, and fats. Optical isomerism.

Chemistry practical and demonstration.

BMS 111 ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS 1 (2 Credits)

Polynomials and their factorization, rational function. Trigonometry definitions and elementary properties of trigonometric function, radian measure, periodicity of identities. Formulas for sum, product and quotient. The chain rule. Differentiation of definite and indefinite algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions maxims and minima, tangential and normal. Fundamental theory of calculus, simple application to areas and volumes, Methods of integration.

  

GST 111 USE OF ENGLISH 1 (2 Credits)

Modes and methods of effective communication in English.  Use of literary works to improve communication skills.  Development of reading and writing skills. Note taking and summarizing from oral English and written instructions on lexis. Collection for written assignments.

  

GST 112 PHILOSOPHY AND LOGIC (2 Credits)

Introduction to the main branches of philosophy, symbolic logic.  Special symbol in symbolic logic.  Conjugation, negation, affirmation, disjunction, equivalence and conditional statements. Law of thought. Method of deduction using rules of inference and biconditional qualification theory.

100L SECOND SEMESTER

CHM 122 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (3 Credits)

Acids, Bases and salts.  Quantitative and qualitative analysis. Theory of volumetric analysis-operations and methods. Calculations: mole, molarity, molality. Behavior of electrolytes. Water. Colligative properties. Ostwald’s dilution law. Arthenius, Bronsted-Lowry, lewis concepts and applications.  Buffers – introduction to reaction rates. Equilibria and equilibrium constants. Solubility products. Common effects. Precipitation reactions, Chemistry of Redox reactions.

CHM 124 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (3 Credits)

 Polar function group chemistry. Hydroxyl group carbonyl group, carboxylic group Carboxylic acid derivatives and amino acids. Miscellanceous topics – fats and oils, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates and natural products.

PHY 109   PRACTICAL PHYSICS (2 Credits)

Students are expected to carry out a minimum of 12 major experiments covering the main aspects of the courses taken in the year.

PHY 124 ELECTROMAGNETIC AND MODERN PHYSICS (4 Credits)

Electromagnetism – electric field, steady direct current, Kirchhoffs laws, capacitors, Electromagnetic fields, alternating currents, magnetic fields Electromagnetic induction, and electricity and matter. Modern physics – structure of atom and structure of the nucleus.

BOT 122 PLANT FORM AND FUNCTION (3 Credits)

The general morphology, anatomy, histology and physiology of flowering plants, seed structure, dispersal and germination: development of primary and secondary plant body; water relations; photosynthesis, translocation, and storage organs, respiration.

AEB 122 FUNCTIONAL ZOOLOGY (4 Credits)

Embryology–gametogenesis, fertilization and cleavage as demonstrated by Amphioxus, Genetics: the cell and distribution of genetic material, mitosis, meiosis, meiosis inheritance, sex determination and sex linked inheritance.  Histology. Cells, tissues, organ formation and main features. Physiology: functioning of mammalian skin, muscles/skeleton, alimentary system/nutritional requirements and deficiencies.

GST 122 NIGERIAN PEOPLE AND CULTURE (2 Credits)

History, norms and cultural characteristics of African and the Nigerian society in particular, role of culture in the behaviors of Nigerian. The African society, development, migration, large and small rural movements and its effect on man and disease, the Nigerian rural and urban societies and diseases. Changing patterns of diseases in rural and urban societies. Changing moral values. Cultural nationalism and political evolution of African states. concepts of religion in humanistic functions. Role and concepts of functional education in national development.

200L FIRST SEMESTER

PHS 211 INTRODUCTORY AND GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY (2 credits)

Cell physiology, Physiochemical principles, Body fluids and Blood transport: Control systems. Introduction to ANS. Excitable and Contractile Cells.

MBC210 INTRODUCTORY BIOCHEMISTRY (2 Credits).

Short history and Definition of Biochemistry. Importance of Biochemistry to medicine and other scientific disciplines. The living cell. Organization and Molecular architecture. Types of cell and their characteristics. Structure and Organization of Biological Membranes. Biomolecules and the origin of life. Chemistry of Biomolecules: Carbohydrates’ Classification, structure distribution and functional role of named examples. Chemical properties and reactions. Essentials fatty acids, Eicosanoids fatsoluble vitamins – Structure and functions. Peptide bonds and hierarchy of protein structure Nucleic acids. RNA and DNA. Structure/function of enzymes. Zymogens Active site and specificity of enzymes. Inhibition and Activation of enzymes. Factors affecting enzyme catalyses reaction. Allosteric enzymes. Isoenzymes. The Concepts of Avitaminoses, Hypovitaminoses and Antivitamins. Vitamins and their Co-enzyme function. Biomedical importance of vitamins.

ANT 210 GENERAL ANATOMY AND GROSS ANATOMY OF THE UPPER

LIMB (2 Credits).

The general descriptive terms as used in the study of the human body would be introduced. The techniques used to study the human body would also be introduced. The normal anatomical position and directional movement of body parts would be introduced. The gross anatomy of the upper limbs: pectoral region, Axilla, Brachial plexus, scapular region, brachium, Antebrachial fossa and its Anastomosis, carpal tunnel, Hand, Nerve injuries, osteology and joints of the upper limb, the vascular anastomosis and lymphatic drainage of the breast and the upper limb would be studied.

ANT 211 GROSS ANATOMY OF THORAX (2 Credits).

The general descriptive terms as used in the study of the human body would be introduced. The techniques used to study the human body would also be introduced. The normal anatomical position and directional movement of body parts would be introduced. The gross anatomy of the upper limbs: pectoral region, Axilla, Brachial plexus, scapular region, brachium, Antebrachial fossa and its Anastomosis, carpal tunnel, Hand, Nerve injuries, osteology and joints of the upper limb, the vascular anastomosis and lymphatic drainage of the breast and the upper limb would be studied.

PHS 212 BLOOD AND BODY FLUID PHYSIOLOGY (2 credits)

Introduction and definition of body fluids and body fluid compartments. Regulation of body fluid volumes. Physiology variation of body fluid volumes. Techniques for quantifying various body fluid volumes. Blood: Function of blood and classifications of blood cells. Erythropoiesis. Haematological indices. Heamoglobin, genotype and Blood groups. Immunology and cell defence.

PHS 213 CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS (2 credits)

Definition and functions of the cardiovascular system, Cardiac muscle. Cardiac myoelectrophysiology, cardiac cycle, Circulation of blood: cardiac cycle, Circulation of blood: cardiac output and regulation. Blood pressure. Haemodynamics and microcirculation. Pulmonary, Cerebral, Coronary, Splanchnic and muscle circulation, shock and cardiovascular changes in exercise.

STAT 141 BASIC STATISTICS (2 credits)

Presentations of data as graphs, diagrams frequency and cumulative distributions. Measures of location and dispersion. Correlation and regression. Simple concept of probability. Distribution and density functions. Some basic distributions e.g.  Binomial. Simple random sampling. Basic inferences about the population. Mean estimation and test based on large and small sample (one sample and two sample cases). Estimation and tests of population variance.

ANT 212 BASIC HISTOLOGY AND CYTOLOGY

Description: Structure and the function of the cells, general histology and basic tissues of the body. Preparation of tissues for microscopy, is a practical oriented course that is studied alongside with the theoretically based lecture.

ANT 213 GENERAL EMBROLOGY (2 Credits)

General consideration of the male and female Reproductive organs. Gametogenesis, fertilization, implantation, cleavage, the morula, the blastocyst formation of the primitive streak, the Bi-laminar and tri-laminar germ disc. Development of tissues and organ systems of the embryo, the chorionic and amniotic cavities, foetal membranes, placental formation and functions. The molecular regulation in differentiation of tissues and organs and in the establishment and patterning of the body axis. Birth defects, chromosomal and genetic factors. Twins and twin defects, general characteristics of the embryonic environment and foetal periods.

PHS  214 RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY (2 Credits)

Definition and functions of the respiratory system, Physiologic anatomy of the respiratory system. Respiratory dynamics and work. Pulmonary ventilation: Lung volumes and capacities, spirometry. Mechanism and mechanics of breathing, Lung surfactant, pulmonary circulation. Gas exchange and Gas transport. Oxygen Haemoglobin dissociation curve. Hypoxia and Dyspnoea. Respiratory changes in exercise and barometric changes. Control of breathing.

MBC 211 INTRODUCTORY ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES (2 Credits)

Measuring techniques in cell fractionation, Chromatography, Spectrophotography, Electrophoresis and Calorimetry. Methods of studying the cell. Microscopy, histochemistry and cytochemistry. Autoradiography vs. Scintillation counting. Cell fractionation methods including differential Centrifugation and Gradient centrifugation. Molecular hybridization including Paul Doty experiments. Acids, and bases. Buffers and buffer systems. Henderson Hassel bach equation. Titration curves of acids and bases. End point indicators. Zwitterions. Isoelectric pH nucleic acid.

PHS 211 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (2 credits)

The course describes the introduction to the relationship between the functioning of social systems and behaviour and attitude of individuals. It provides an overview of the principles of psychology. The students are taught the principles of growth and development, personality and theories of personal development. They are also exposed to the techniques of counselling, group structure as well as attitudes formation and attitudinal change.

200L SECOND SEMESTER

ANT 221 GROSS ANATOMY OF THE LOWER LIMBS (2 Credits)

The lower limb, lumbar and lumbosacral plexus, femoral triangle, thigh, gluteal region, leg, foot, nerves injury and the applied anatomy of lower limb, popliteal fossa, Genual and ankle joints, Arch of the foot, Osteology and joints of the lower limb. Vascular Anastomosis and lymphatic drainage of the lower limb. The theoretical aspect to go alongside with the dissection of these regions in cadaver.

MBC 223 AMINO ACID AND PROTEIN METABOLISM (3 Credits)

Structure of amino acids. Peptide bonds. Metabolism and transport of amino acids and proteins. Digestion and absorption. Gammaglutamyl cycle. Detailed treatment of mechanism of deamination, transamination, glutamate dehydrogenase, glutame and glutamine synthesis. The biochemical and clinical importance of these enzymes. Fate of carbon skeleton. Urea cycle. The concepts of nitrogen balance. Nitrogen turnover in cells. Degradation of amino acids. Ketogenic and glucogenic amino acids. Aromatic acid degradation and inborn errors of metabolism, metabolism of uric acid. Integration and Compartmentation in intermediary metabolism. Metabolism of one carbon compounds.

MBC 225 PROTEIN CHEMISTRY AND ENZYMOLOGY (3 Credits)

A review of the structural Characteristic of protein. Determination of N and C terminal amino acid. Amino acid sequence and sulphide bridges. Determination of Protein Structure by X- Crystallography. Biological functions of proteins. The oxygen transport proteins (haemoglobin and myoglobin) connective tissue protein. Collagen and elastin.

Structure and function relationships.

Enzymes: Isolation and Purification from animals and plants and microorganisms. Zymogens and Isoenzymes. Characteristics of enzymes. Kinetics of enzyme catalysed reaction. Allosterism. Importance of enzymology in Medicine. Coenzyme and relationships to vitamins.

PHS 221 RENAL PHYSIOLOGY (2 credits)

Definition and functions of the kidney. Physiologic anatomy of the kidney. Glomerular filtration. Tubular functions. Urine formation: Dilute and concentrated Urine, Counter current mechanism, Plasma clearance, renal auto-regulation, ECF regulation, Acid Base balance, Renin-Angiotesin system.

PHS 222 GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY (2 credits)

Definition and functions, Physiologic anatomy and innervation of the GIT, Mastication,

Deglutition, Salivary gland, Digestion and food absorption, Movement and Stomach emptying, Movements of the GIT, Vomiting and defecation, GIT secretions and juices, Liver and General metabolism (BMR).

PHS 223 ENDOCRINOLOGY AND REPRODUCTION (3 credits)

Definition and functions, Definitions of Hormones, Methods of Measurement, Types and mechanism of Actions, Regulation, Physiologic anatomy, HypothalamusHypothalamic releasing factors, Hypothalamic Nuclei, Hypothalamo-hypophyseal system, pituitary gland, tropic Hormones, GIT and other local hormones.

Structure and functions of the male and female reproductive organs, Andrgogens, Spermatogenesis and fertility. Infertility in male. Oogenesis, sexual cycle and hormonal regulations. Fertilization, Pregnancy, Parturition, Fertility and infertility in female.

Family planning.

PHS 224 TEMPERATURE REGULATION (1 credit)

Body temperature and the environment, Mechanisms of heat exchange, peripheral thermoreceptors, central thermoreceptors, hyperthermia and hypothermia, Fever, heat Exhaustion and Heat stroke.

STAT 240 GENERAL APPLIED STATISTICS (2 Credits)

Sources of data. Collection of data. Presentation of data, grouping, table, graphs, diagrams. Ratio and rates. Analysis of data. Measures of central tendency, measures of spread correlation. Elementary probability theory and distribution. Basic ideas of statistical inference.

CSC 110 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER (3 Credits)

History of Computer, functional components of a computer, characteristics of a computer, problem solving, flowcharts, algorithm. Basic computer programming: statement, symbolic names, arrays, subscript expression and control statements. Introduction to visual basic programming, computer applications.

300L FIRST SEMESTER

PST 310 ELECTROPHYSICS FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS (3 credits)

Electricity: Current electricity, thermal and chemical effects of currents, alternating currents, series circuits, capacitors, inductors and transformers.  Modern Physics: Structure of the atom, energy levels and radiation, electromagnetic spectrum application to medicine. Nuclear radiation and application to medicine. Electronics: Rectifiers and simple amplifiers. Sound waves: Nature of sound waves. Ultrasound and its application to medicine.

ANT 311 GROSS ANATOMY OF THE HEAD AND NECK (3 CREDITS)

Skull, scalp and the face. Side of the neck, cervical fascia, posterior and anterior triangle of the neck, back of the Neck, cranial cavities, temporal and infratemporal regions, parotid region and submandibular region, deep structures of the neck, thyroid and parathyroid glands, oral cavity, pharynx and larynx, nasal cavity, Ear and orbit (eye).

ANT 314 NEUROANATOMY I (2 Credits)

Coverings of the brain and spinal cord. Forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain. Ventricular systems, production and flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), Ascending and descending tracts in the brain and spinal cord, External and internal structures of brain and spinal cord, structures and pathways in the brainstem and spinal cord.

PST 311 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOTHERAPY PROFESSION (3 Credits)

The philosophy and underlying principles on which physiotherapy practices are based. History, ethical orientation and scope of practice. Roles of Physiotherapy in preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative care.

PST 312 INTRODUCTION TO KINESIOLOGY (3 Credits)

A study of bio-mechanical principles as related to human motion. Relationship of anatomic structure to function. Muscular analysis of common movements in sports, gymnastics and daily activities. Principles of motion and force as they apply to the body in action and in equilibrium.

PST 313 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY (3 Credits)

Physiological adjustments of major body systems to various types of exercise in health and disease. Muscle structure and function. Energy systems and body fuels. Final common pathway of metabolism. Body response to acute exercise and adaptations to chronic exercise. Effects of exercise on body composition.

SOC 202 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS (3 Credits)

Comparative study of human societies and cultures.  Particular emphasis on institutional arrangements such as economy, politics, family, religion, education, art, health systems.  Attention will be paid to socio-cultural change processes as well as the rise of radical perspectives relevant to our contemporary situation.

PST 314 THERMOTHERAPY (2 Credits)

Physical principles and procedures governing the use of heating modalities in physiotherapy.  Production, physiological effects, indications, therapeutic uses and contraindications. Dangers and precautionary safety measures for each of the various heat producing modalities.

PST  315 CRYOTHERAPY (2 Credits)

Historical development.  Principles of chemical preparations for cold therapy and endothermic reactions.  Physiological effects, therapeutic uses, indication and contraindications.  Methods and techniques of application.  Dangers and safety measures.

300L SECOND SEMESTER

PST  320 PRACTICAL ELECTROTHERAPY 1 (3 credits)

This is to test practical aspect of PST 320 and PST 321.

PST  321 INTRODUCTION TO MOVEMENT (2 Credits)

Classification of movement.  Fundamental and derived starting positions.  Relaxed and forced passive movements.  Free and resisted active movements.  Types of resistance used for treatment.

PST  322 MANUAL THERAPY (2 Credits)

History and developments in definitions of manual therapy.  Preparation for massage.  Classification of manipulations and individual techniques.  Techniques for various body regions and specific cases like scars, ulcers etc.  Bandaging: types and techniques.

PST 323 PATHOKINESIOLOGY (2 Credits)

Principles, classifications and applications of motor skills.  Identification and analysis of normal and abnormal human postures and movements.  Corrective therapy for abnormal human motions and postures.

PST  324 PRACTICAL EXERCISE THERAPY 1 (2 Credits)

This is to test the practical aspect of PST 323, PST 324 and PST 325

PST  325 ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS (2 Credits)

An appraisal of the different assistive devices: techniques, methods of fabrication and application of these devices.  

Different types of Orthotics and prosthetic devices for correcting or assisting specific problems.  Biomechanical principles in giving prosthesis and Orthotics and the criteria for selection.  Physiotherapy in the rehabilitation of the amputee.  Patient’ education on care, maintenance and uses of orthosis and prosthesis.  Dangers, complications and contraindications in use of the different assistance/corrective devices.  Care, uses and prescription of wheelchairs and other assistive devices for activities of daily living e.g. crutches, walking frames and sticks.

  

PST  326 INTRODUCTION     TO      CLINICALS      INCLUDING     GENERAL NURSING (2 Credits)

a.       Introduction to clinicals – importance of patients in health care, and patient’s family in treatment.  Responsibilities of the clinician and the patient.  Student/patient relationship.  Respect and confidentiality.

b.       Patient care communication – Professional conduct and ethical practice.  Teamwork.  Listening and interviewing skills.  Use and interpretation of verbal and non verbal communication.  Emotional responses to, and strategies for managing patient’s behaviour, patient’s safety and comfort

c.       Fundamental procedures in physiotherapy – muscles assessment.  Functional assessment.  Joint evaluation.

d.       General Nursing – Total care of the patient. Fundamental procedures in physiotherapy and general nursing.  Bed making patient lifting, observation of vital signs, skin care and bed sore prevention, wound dressing, first aid, use of suction machine and intensive care of patients

PST  327 INTRODUCTORY PATHOLOGY (2 Credits)

Pathology of diseases.  Cellular basis of diseases.  Inflammation and healing, Immune mechanisms, physical agents in injury and disease, Drug and chemical injury, radiation injury, Atrophy, Hypertrophy, Degeneration, Oedema, Thrombosis, Infarction, Bacterial and Viral diseases, fungal infections, Tumours and inherited diseases.

PST  328 VACATION CLINICAL POSTING (4 Credits)

Patient’s assessment, treatment plan and programme. Relating theory to practice in patient handling, effective communication, professional attitude and responsibility.

400L FIRST SEMESTER

  

PST 410 LOW FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL STIMULATING CURRENTS (2 Credits)

Physical principles and procedures governing the use of low frequency electrical stimulating currents.  Use, production, physical/physiological effects, therapeutic uses, indications contraindications for, dangers of and precautionary measures to be taken in each type of low-frequency current.  Positioning and operation of the different types of machine.  Treatment record.  Merits of each type of current.  Electro-diagnosis.  Electroanalgesia.  Current innovations in electrotherapy.

PST 411 ACTINOTHERAPY AND ULTRASONIC THERAPY (2 Credits)

Physical principles and procedures governing the use of ultrasound and ultraviolet rays.  Production and use.  Physiological effects and therapeutic uses.  Indications and contraindications for, dangers of and precautionary safety measures.  Positioning and operation of machines.  Treatment record.  Merits of each modality.

PST  412   PRACTICAL ELECTROTHERAPY II (3 Credits)

This is to test the practical aspect of PST 410 and PST 411.

PST  413        MUSCLE STRENTHENING AND JOINT MOBILIZATION (2 Credits)  

Principles of muscle strengthening in health and disease as applied to major muscles of the body.  Modalities for strengthening muscles and basis for choice.  Role of motor unit in muscle strengthening.  Clinical measurement, evaluation and instrumentation in strength development.  Indications for strength development in health and disease. 

Techniques for strengthening major muscles in the body.

Techniques of mobilizing various joints of the body after loss of full Range of Motion (ROM).  Normal ROM and evaluation.  Causes of loss of full R.O.M. and indications for mobilization of   mobilization of joints.  Modalities for joint mobilization and basis for choice. Mobilization techniques for all major joints.

PST  414     THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES (2 Credits)

Exercise for the treatment of specific types of disease conditions.  Group therapy, suspension therapy, traction, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, facilitated movement, and neuro-muscular coordination exercises, health promotion, principles of exercise prescription.  Lower motor neuron lesions, amputees, arthritis, back pain, pulmonary diseases, hemiplegia and paraplegia.

  

PST  415 HYDROTHERAPY (2 Credits)

Historical background. Origin, types and characteristics of spas, facilities in modern spa, indications and contraindications of hydrotherapy. Special skills for hydrotherapy. General and special properties of water, such as surface tension, floatation, direction of flow of water currents, temperature of water etc. Hydrotherapy pools, safety of patients and physiotherapist, temperature of treatment pools, humidity, ventilation, hydrometer. Baths, types and classifications, effects and mode of application. Function of skin in relation to baths. Treatment in pools, whirl pools for hydrotherapy- effects and uses. Techniques in treating conditions- poliomyelitis, spasticity, rheumatoid and orthopaedic conditions. Types of pool, care and maintenance. Exercises in and out of water. Water diseases; prevention and treatment.

PST  416       PRACTICAL EXERCISE THERAPY (3 Credits)

This is to test the practical aspect of PST 413, PST 414 and PST 415

PST  417 CLINICAL    MEASUREMENTS       AND    INSTRUMENTATION   (2 Credits)

Measurements, measuring instruments and evaluation. Selecting and development of, measuring instruments. Concepts of validity, reliability and administration. Measurement of discrete variables- pain, muscle strength (static, isotonic, isokinetic), range of motion, anthropometric measurements, cardio respiratory fitness measurements

(stress test), lung function tests, motor function tests. Etc

PST  418   PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE I (4 Credits) Techniques of physical diagnosis and physical findings in common diseases.  General principles, physical examination, vital signs. Clinical assessment of the respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and neurological systems.

PCO 419    PHARMACOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY (2 Credits)

 Introduction to Pharmacology. Routes of drug administration. Basic principles of pharmacokinetics. Absorption, distribution and biotransformation of drugs. Drug reception interactions. Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID). Muscle relaxants, sedatives and analgesic agents. Anti-hypertensive drugs. Bronchodilators etc.

400L SECOND SEMESTER

PST  420     SKELETAL INJURIES AND DISORDERS AND REHABILITATION (2 Credits)

Principles and physical management of skeletal disorders.  Epidemiology, pathology and clinical features of skeletal disorders.  Assessment procedures and physical treatment of patients.  Principles of physiotherapy in the total management of fracture. Management, definition, classification, complications, conservative and surgical management of fractures.  Bone infection.  Disorders of osteoid formation and maintenance.  Disorder of bone mineralization.

PST   421      CARDIORESPIRATORY         DISORDER      AND REHABILITATION (2 Credits)

Basic physiological principles involved in respiration and the dynamics of circulation. 

Relation of pathophysiology to methods of physiotherapy management.  Specific Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders.  Principles of cardiac rehabilitation and cardiac massage.

PST  422    NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND REHABILITATION 1 (2 Credits)

Review of the physiology of central and peripheral nervous system.  Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.  Maturational reflexes and reactions.  Components of motor development.  Principles of neurological assessment.  Sensory and motor dysfunctions.  Lesions within the skull resulting in hemiplegia, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, head injuries and tumours.  Lesions within the spinal column –could result in paraplegia, quadriplegia, tabes dorsalis, disseminated sclerosis, polyneuritis, peripheral neuropathy, syringomyelia, spinal bifida, poliomyelitis, myasthenia gravis, meningocele etc.  Medical, surgical and physiotherapy management of conditions.

PST  423    SOFT TISSUE DISSORDERS AND REHABILITATION (2 Credits) Principles of physical management of disorders of skeletal muscle and adjoining soft tissue.  Infection of skeletal muscles Muscular dystrophies – Progressive, muscular, myotonic, fascia, scapulohumeral, distal muscular and ocular myodystrophy: Anyotomia and myotonia congenital; abnormalities of the foot and hand. Myasthenia gravis.  Management of chronic and acute soft tissue injuries (musculalr, tendinous and ligamentous injuries, tendinities etc,) Acquired and congenital abnormalities of the foot and hand.

PST  424    COMMUNITY PHYSIOTHERAPY AND ERGONOMICS (2 Credits)

Definition of work environment:  Appraisal; of vocation: Adaptations of machines and general conditions; normal/apparently healthy individual: physical/mentally handicapped individual:  Human characteristics and work task. Open and closed systems.  Accidents and safety in industry, the home and transportation; existing legislation; causes of accidents and prevention: heat stress and heat stroke.  Assessment of physical, psychosocial and chemical abuses in industries.  Health Education, Community clinic and itinerant and domiciliary physiotherapy services.  Philosophies of primary health care (PHC)

PST  425        PHYSIOTHERAPY      IN       WOMEN’S      HEALTH        AND NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS (2 Credits)

A.      Obstetrics – The structure, function and injuries of the pelvic floor. Physiological and metabolic changes in pregnancy and complications. Pre and post natal physiotherapy. Parturition. Caesarian section. Weak abdominal and pelvic floor muscles.                                  

B.      Gynaecological – Pelvic inflammatory diseases. Incontinence. Vesicovagina fistula, pelvic floor repair. Retroverted and prolapsed uterus. .Menopausal changes.

C.      Nutritional Disorders – Nutritional factors in diseases. Aetiology of nutritional disorders, quantitative and qualitative aspects of nutrition. Protein-caloric malnutrition – Kwashiorkor, nutritional merasmus. Vitamins and disorders due to vitamin deficiency-rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis. Nutritional neurological syndromes- nutritional and alcoholic polyneuropathies. Obesity, prevention of nutritional disorder.

PST 426     RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS (2 Credits) Research in physiotherapy, research problems, literature review, research design/protocol, data collection and storage, referencing, simple statistics in research. Central role of statistics in medicine, variables, routines and special data collection sampling, reduction,. Summarization and presentation of data. Probability, normal distribution, sampling methods, tests of hypothesis. Measurement of health.

PST 427 JOINT DISORDERS AND REHABILITATION (2 Credits)

Degenerative joint disorders - Osteoarthritis, Cervical and lumber spondylosis, intervertebral disc lesion; low back pain syndrome. Infectious Joint Disorders- septic arthritis, tuberculous arthritis. Polyarthritis of unknown cause- Rheumatoid arthritis, Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis. Crystal arthritis/gout.

PST 428 CLINICAL PRACTICE II (2 Credits)

Application of the knowledge of physiotherapy assessment skills and physiotherapy modalities on patients for preventive, alleviating and health promotion purposes under the supervision of experienced physiotherapists.

PST 429       STUDENTS       INDUSTRIAL   WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (VACATION CLINICAL AFFILIATION PROGRAMME) (4 Credits)

This is to expose students to physiotherapy practice outside their hitherto ideal Teaching Hospital, set up.

Rotation through the following areas during the long vacation to promote entrepreneurship skills:

a) community physiotherapy and ergonomics, b)sports medicine,

 c)private physiotherapy practice, 

d)rehabilitation homes,

e)  psychiatric hospitals,

f)   leprosarium,

g)  industrial health clinics,

h)  general hospitals,  

i)orthopaedic hospitals etc

500L FIRST SEMESTER

PST 510    MANIPULATIVE THERAPY (3 Credits)

Passive and forced means of joint manipulation.  Manual traction with relaxed passive movement.  Prolonged stretching of tissues to correct deformity.  Introduction to the manipulative techniques of the various schools of thought e.g. Maitland, Nwuga, McKenzie etc.

PST 511      NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND REHABILITATION II (2 Credits)

Pre-requisite: - PST 412 Neurological disorders and rehabilitation I

PST 512    SPECIALTY LECTURES (ANAESTHESIA, RADIOLOGY, PSYCHIATRY, PATHOLOGY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK AND PRAIMARYU HEALTH CARE) (3 Credits)

Surgery – Observation of operating theatre procedures in the general, neuro and plastic surgery units. Clinical psychology – Personality development and assessment, learning and clinical Applications, human motivations and emotions, Memory and forgetting, Attitude and behaviour. Medical Social Sciences - Services rendered and funding, psychiatric and paediatric social work, problems involved in medical social practice. Paediatrics – Neonatal tetanus, cerebral malaria, kernicterus, burns, T.B., meningitis, post measles encephalitis, poliomyelitis, cerebral palsy. Metabolic and deficiency diseases – diabetes, rickets, beriberi, kwashiorkor, radiology –recognition of fractures, dislocations, degenerative changes in the joints including the vertebrae, recognition of chest conditions- pre-and post-operation, X-ray in medical and surgical care. Pathology- degeneration, inflammation, healing and repair processes of soft tissue, bone and specialized tissues, disturbances of growth (Hypertrophy, hyperplasia, metaplasia, atrophy etc), disturbances of circulation) Thrombosis, embolism, infarction), pigment disturbances, neoplasm.

Psychiatry- psychological disorders, neurosis including schizophrenia, personality disorders, epilepsy, organic brain syndromes, mental retardation, behaviour disorders of childhood and adolescence. Anaesthesia- Use of stethoscope, general principles of respiratory care, endotracheal and tracheotomy tubes, use and care of suction apparatus, use and care of drainage tubes and drips, management of the unconscious patient, syncope and electrical shock resuscitation, cardiac arrest and external cardiac massage, artificial respiratory complication.

PST 513   GERONTOLOGY (2 Credits)

Methods of evaluation and management of geriatric disorders, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disorders, musculoskeletal disorders and debilitating conditions. Home care and institutional care. Multidisciplinary approach to gerontology.

PST 514   INTRODUCTION PHYSIOTHERAPY ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (2 Credits)

Elements of managerial process.  Analysis of problems involving the planning, developing, organizing and administering physiotherapy services.  Physiotherapy department, organization and management, principles of management, human relations, management techniques, personnel management, communications, financial management, legal responsibilities.

PST 515    PHYSIOTHERAPY IN DISORDERS OF BLOOD AND LYMPH VESSELS (2 Credits)

Atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, aneurism, Buerger’s-Raynaud’s disease, phlebitis, thrombosis, embolism, varicose veins, sickle cell diseases.

PST 516   RESEARCH PROJECT SEMINAR (2 Credits)

Each student writes a research proposal under the supervision of a lecturer and presents this as a departmental seminar. The student is graded for the quality of the seminar, his ability to respond intelligently to questions raised, and his attendance and participation when his colleagues present seminars.

PST 517 INTENSIVE CARE PHYSIOTHERAPY (3 Credits)

General principles of intensive care. Types of incision, anaesthesia and the respiratory, circulatory and musculoskeletal complications due to anaesthesia. Intensive care of the burnt patients. Care of the unconscious patient and the critically ill patient.

PST 518   CLINICAL PRACTICE III (4 Credits)

Same as CLINICAL PRACTICE II but with greater responsibilities in patient care.

PST 520    SKIN DISORDERS AND REHABILITATION (3 Credits)

The use of physiotherapy modalities in the management of skin disorders such as; pressure points and pressure ulcers, varicose ulcers, decubitous ulcers, buruli ulcers, acne vulgaris, psoriasis, vitiligo, alopecia areata and totalis, eczema, burns, skin disorders in leprosy and diabetes mellitus etc. 

500L SECOND SEMESTER

PST 521   SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY (3 Credits)

The role of physiotherapy in sports. Relationship with sportsmen, coaches, trainers, sports psychologists, sports medical team etc. Prevention and treatment of sports injuries. Health promotion for sportsmen through the attainment and maintenance of adequate physical fitness levels. Assessment of physical fitness status of sportsmen i.e., cardio-pulmonary and musculo-skeletal fitness. Ethics of sports physiotherapy practice. Good working knowledge of the rules of each sport, intrinsic and extrinsic causes of sports injuries for each sport. Good clinical judgment to carry out prompt and effective assessment of the severity of sports injuries as well as give prompt, appropriate and effective treatment.

PST 522    PHYSIOTHERAPY IN PAIN MANAGEMENT (3 Credits)

Assessment and management of pain as a clinical entity. Pain is considered in all its ramifications; physical, pathological, emotional, social, psychological, financial, spiritual etc. The role of the physiotherapist in the holistic assessment and management of pain in all its presenting ramifications as a member of the pain clinic.

PST 523     PALLIATIVE CARE IN TERMINAL ILLNESSES (3 Credits)

Philosophical issues in palliative care. Psycho-social issues. Introduction to pain control; pain syndromes in cancer and HIV/ AIDS. Pharmacological management of cancer pain. Other symptoms and their control with emphasis on the GIT, psycho-neurological and urinary symptoms. Roles of Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Surgery and physiotherapy in palliation. Communication skills with patient and relatives, spiritual and psychological supports dying and death, bereavement.

PST 524   POLICY ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE (SEMINARS) (3 Credits) Seminars on topical issues such as the International Health definitions and classifications; ICF (formally ICIDH). Determinants of health, disease prevention and health promotion. The Nigerian health environment, policies and statistics. Concept of “Evidence Based” decision making and practice. Health care focus on selected population (women, children and the elderly). Ethical issues in general clinical practice with emphasis on ethical issues in physiotherapy practice. Public and private funding of health care services. The National Health Insurance Scheme. Entrepreneurship in health care. HIV/AIDS. Cancers etc.

PST 525 RESEARCH PROJECT (6 Credits)

The student undertakes and reports his independent research findings as a dissertation which is submitted to the Department of Physiotherapy in partial fulfilment for the award of Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree of the University. The dissertation is examined in its written form and a Viva Voce.