Information Package

Master's of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation with Thesis

PTR542

FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS IN ORTHOTICS

Course Code
PTR542
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. evaluate without the orthosis
  2. determine an individual's level of functionality without orthosis
  3. detect the level of functionality of individual added by orthosis
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionAssessment of the patient's current function, to determine the variation of the functionality level with the individual's orthosis, to determine the appropriate orthotic approach to improve the functionality.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Overview to the motion analyses
2nd Week Overview to the functionality analyses
3rd Week Lower limb functions
4th Week Upper limb functions
5th Week Midterm exam
6th Week Functional lower limb orthosis
7th Week Functional lower limb orthosis
8th Week Functional upper limb orthosis
9th Week Functional upper limb orthosis
10th Week Midterm exam
11th Week Assessment of functionality with lower limb orthosis
12th Week Assessment of functionality with lower limb orthosis
13th Week Assessment of functionality with upper limb orthosis
14th Week Assessment of functionality with upper limb orthosi
15th Week Discussion
Recommended or Required ReadingS Fatma Uygur "Ayak Deformite ve Ortezleri" HÜ Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Yüksekokulu Yayınları: 14 Ankara 1992.
GK Rose " Orthotics: Principles & Practice" 1986.
American Academy of Orthotic Surgeons "Atlas of Orthotics: Biomechanical Principles and Application" 4th ed. 2009.
Lusardi MM, Nielsen CC. " Orhotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation " 2nd .ed. , Elsevier Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, USA, 2007.
Hunter JM, Schneider LH, Mackin EJ, Callahan AD " Rehabilitation of the Hand, Surgery and Therapy " 5th Ed., Mosby Company, Toronto, 2011.
Fess EE, Philips CA. " Hand Splinting " 3rd ed., Mosby Company, Toronto, 1996.
Stanley BG, Tribuzi SM. "Concepts in Hand Rehabilitation" Davis Company, Philadelphia, 1992.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
  • Project
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 4 2 8
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 14 14
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 4 8 32
Total Work Load181
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.03
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X X
K2 X X X
K3
K4
K5
K6