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CMMR Medicina de Rehabilitación study plan

CMMR Medicina de Rehabilitación · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 6 hours per week

Week 1

Rehabilitación neurológica (EVC, lesión medular, TCE, esclerosis múltiple, ELA, neuropatías) & Medicina de rehabilitación general y valoración funcional

  • List and explain the key functional scales used in neurological rehabilitation, including Barthel, FIM, and Rankin, specifying their domains and scoring.

  • Describe the pathophysiology and rehabilitation phases of stroke, including early mobilization, spasticity management, and secondary prevention.

  • Outline the ASIA impairment scale and its use in spinal cord injury classification.

  • Identify common complications in traumatic brain injury and multiple sclerosis that affect rehabilitation planning.

  • Compare the clinical features and rehabilitation approaches for ALS and peripheral neuropathies.

Your checkpoint

Create a one-page summary table of functional scales and their scoring for neurological conditions, with at least 5 scales.

Week 2

Rehabilitación neurológica (EVC, lesión medular, TCE, esclerosis múltiple, ELA, neuropatías) & Electrodiagnóstico (EMG, VCN, potenciales evocados)

  • Interpret the findings of nerve conduction studies and electromyography in common neuropathies, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and Guillain-Barré syndrome.

  • Explain the role of somatosensory and motor evoked potentials in diagnosing and prognosticating neurological disorders.

  • Differentiate upper versus lower motor neuron lesion patterns on electrodiagnostic testing.

  • Describe the rehabilitation management of spasticity, including botulinum toxin injection and physical modalities.

  • Outline a rehabilitation plan for a patient with spinal cord injury at T10, addressing mobility, bowel/bladder, and skin care.

Your checkpoint

Write a 10-question self-quiz on electrodiagnostic patterns in neurological disorders, with answer key and references.

Week 3

Rehabilitación musculoesquelética y ortopédica (amputaciones, prótesis, artroplastias, lesiones deportivas) & Órtesis, prótesis, ayudas técnicas y tecnología asistencial

  • Detail the rehabilitation phases after total hip and knee arthroplasty, including weight-bearing restrictions and exercise progression.

  • Explain the principles of prosthetic prescription for upper and lower limb amputations, including component selection based on activity level.

  • Describe common sports injuries (ACL tear, rotator cuff tear, ankle sprain) and their rehabilitation protocols.

  • Identify indications for and types of orthoses used in musculoskeletal conditions, such as AFO and knee braces.

  • Summarize evidence-based exercise interventions for osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.

Your checkpoint

Draft a prosthetic prescription checklist for a transfemoral amputee, including socket type, knee unit, foot, and suspension.

Week 4

Rehabilitación pediátrica y del desarrollo (parálisis cerebral, mielomeningocele, distrofias) & Rehabilitación geriátrica y en enfermedades crónicas

  • Describe the classification and rehabilitation management of cerebral palsy, including gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) levels.

  • Outline the multidisciplinary care for a child with myelomeningocele, focusing on mobility, bowel/bladder, and orthopedic complications.

  • Explain the rehabilitation approach for muscular dystrophies, including contracture prevention and respiratory care.

  • Identify age-related changes in functional capacity and design exercise programs for older adults to prevent falls.

  • Discuss the rehabilitation of common chronic diseases in the elderly, such as Parkinson's disease and frailty.

Your checkpoint

Create a comparison chart of GMFCS levels and corresponding rehabilitation goals for cerebral palsy.

Week 5

Rehabilitación cardiorrespiratoria y vascular & Rehabilitación del dolor y medicina intervencionista

  • Design a cardiac rehabilitation program for a patient after myocardial infarction, including exercise prescription and monitoring.

  • Explain pulmonary rehabilitation components for COPD, including breathing exercises and endurance training.

  • Outline rehabilitation for peripheral arterial disease and venous insufficiency, including exercise and compression therapy.

  • Describe interventional pain management techniques, such as epidural steroid injections and nerve blocks, and their indications.

  • Develop a multimodal pain rehabilitation plan for chronic low back pain, integrating physical therapy and psychological interventions.

Your checkpoint

Write a sample 12-week cardiac rehabilitation exercise prescription for a low-risk patient, including frequency, intensity, time, and type.

Week 6

Ética, normatividad, administración y calidad en rehabilitación & Medicina de rehabilitación general y valoración funcional

  • Summarize the ethical principles in rehabilitation, including autonomy, beneficence, and distributive justice.

  • Explain the legal and regulatory framework for rehabilitation services, including disability certification and accessibility laws.

  • Describe quality indicators and accreditation standards in rehabilitation facilities.

  • Discuss resource allocation and administration challenges in rehabilitation settings.

  • Apply functional assessment tools to measure outcomes and quality of life in rehabilitation.

Your checkpoint

Prepare a one-page outline of a quality improvement project for a rehabilitation unit, including aim, measures, and change ideas.

Week 7

Rehabilitación neurológica (EVC, lesión medular, TCE, esclerosis múltiple, ELA, neuropatías) & Rehabilitación musculoesquelética y ortopédica (amputaciones, prótesis, artroplastias, lesiones deportivas) & Rehabilitación pediátrica y del desarrollo (parálisis cerebral, mielomeningocele, distrofias)

  • Integrate knowledge from neurological, musculoskeletal, and pediatric rehabilitation by solving case-based scenarios.

  • Identify gaps in understanding of high-yield topics through practice questions and targeted review.

  • Explain the rehabilitation management of common pediatric orthopedic conditions, such as clubfoot and developmental dysplasia of the hip.

  • Review the indications and complications of common orthopedic surgeries and their rehabilitation implications.

  • Revisit key electrodiagnostic and functional assessment concepts as they apply to complex cases.

Your checkpoint

Complete 30 mixed-topic practice questions and write a reflection on errors, listing three areas for further study.

Week 8

Medicina de rehabilitación general y valoración funcional & Rehabilitación neurológica (EVC, lesión medular, TCE, esclerosis múltiple, ELA, neuropatías) & Rehabilitación musculoesquelética y ortopédica (amputaciones, prótesis, artroplastias, lesiones deportivas) & Rehabilitación pediátrica y del desarrollo (parálisis cerebral, mielomeningocele, distrofias) & Rehabilitación cardiorrespiratoria y vascular & Electrodiagnóstico (EMG, VCN, potenciales evocados) & Rehabilitación del dolor y medicina intervencionista & Órtesis, prótesis, ayudas técnicas y tecnología asistencial & Rehabilitación geriátrica y en enfermedades crónicas & Ética, normatividad, administración y calidad en rehabilitación

  • Synthesize all domains by taking a full-length mock examination under timed conditions.

  • Review incorrect answers and create a personalized high-yield fact sheet for last-minute revision.

  • Rehearse rapid recall of key scales, classifications, and treatment algorithms.

  • Practice case-based decision-making for common rehabilitation scenarios.

  • Develop a test-taking strategy for managing time and question types.

Your checkpoint

Score at least 70% on a 100-question mock exam and produce a two-page summary of weak areas with corrective actions.

Milestones

Week 4: Complete a 20-question quiz covering domains 2, 3, and 4 with at least 70% accuracy, and review all incorrect answers.

Week 8: Achieve a score of 70% or higher on a comprehensive 100-question mock exam covering all domains, with a personalized study plan for remaining gaps.