RESPIRATORY MECHANICS AND POSTURAL CONTROL IN MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS

FTR518

Course Code: FTR518
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 8

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Master's Degree With Thesis

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Professor Manolya Acar

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Learn respiratory mechanics and problems seen in musculoskeletal system diseases.
Know and apply the evaluation of respiratory function in musculoskeletal system problems.
Learn and apply preventive exercise and physical activity planning for respiratory mechanics and postural control in musculoskeletal system problems.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

Respiratory mechanics and posture problems in musculoskeletal diseases, respiratory function evaluation and preventive physical activity and exercise methods will be examined.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to the course
2^nd Week	Respiratory mechanics and postural control
3^rd Week	Respiratory capacity assessment methods
4^th Week	Respiratory muscle strength assessment methods
5^th Week	Respiratory pathomechanics and postural function in musculoskeletal diseases
6^th Week	rehabilitation approaches in musculoskeletal diseases
7^th Week	Discussion
8^th Week	Evaluation of respiratory pathomechanics and postural dysfunctions in spine diseases and special exercise and preventive approaches
9^th Week	Evaluation of respiratory pathomechanics and postural dysfunctions in individuals with scoliosis
10^th Week	Special exercise and preventive approaches to respiratory mechanics and postural dysfunction in individuals with scoliosis
11^th Week	Evaluation and exercise approaches to respiratory mechanics and postural dysfunction in chest wall diseases
12^th Week	Evaluation of respiratory pathomechanics and postural dysfunctions and exercise approaches in pelvic floor problems
13^th Week	Evaluation of respiratory mechanics and postural dysfunctions and exercise approaches in rheumatic diseases
14^th Week	Case presentation
15^th Week	General review

Recommended or Required Reading

Lee MJ, Hermsmeyer JT. Measurements in Spine Care: AO; 2012
Troyanovich SJ, Troyanovich S. Structural Rehabilitation of the Spine and Posture: A Practical Approach: MPAmedia; 2001.
Eleanor Main, Linda Denehy. Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: Adults and Paediatrics, 5th ed. Elsevier, 2016.
Ulubay, G., & AD, B. Ü. G. H. (2015). Solunum Fonksiyon Testleri. Editörler: Dalar L, Süerdem M, Öztürk C. Saygı A. Türkiye Solunum Araştırmaları Derneği. Göğüs hastalıkları. İstanbul Medikal Yayıncılık s, 141-153.
Harutoğlu H editors. Pulmoner Rehabilitasyon. Ankara: Hipokrat Yayınaevi; 2019.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Case Study
Practice
Problem Solving
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Presentation of Book	1	50
Presentation of Article	1	50
Total(%)		100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		0
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	4	56
Preparation for Final exam	1	20	20
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework
Presentation (including preperation)	4	30	120
Total Work Load			240
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			8
ECTS Credit of the Course			8

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X	X
K2	X	X	X
K3
K4
K5
K6