Information Package

Master's of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation with Thesis

PTR544

HAND REHABILITATION

Course Code
PTR544
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. Evaluates and treats patients with hand injuries or diseases with private physiotheraPC and rehabilitation methods.
  2. Critically analyzes the evidences related to use of treatment modalities in the hand rehabilitation
  3. Gain ability to develop advanced clinical decision making
  4. Gain pratical experience and theoretical knowledge about hand rehabilitation methods.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to provide the students the theoretical basic knowledge and practical expertise about the special hand rehabilitation methods in the diseases such as hemiplegia, cerebral palsy, tendon injuries, fractures, nerve injuries and sudeck atrophy
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course
2nd Week Special assessments in hand rehabilitation
3rd Week Special assessments in hand rehabilitation
4th Week Specific approaches in hand rehabilitation of patients with hemiplegic patients
5th Week Specific approaches in hand rehabilitation of patients with cerebral palsy patients
6th Week Specific approaches in hand rehabilitation of patients with orthopedic patients
7th Week Specific approaches in tendon injuries
8th Week Specific approaches in nerve injuries
9th Week Specific approaches in sudeck atrophy
10th Week Specific approaches in hand rehabilitation of rheumatic diseases
11th Week Specific approaches in different patologies of hand rehabilitation
12th Week Evidence-based practices related to hand rehabilitation
13th Week Problem-based case-analysis
14th Week General review
15th Week Discussion
Recommended or Required ReadingSüreli Yayınlar; Journal of Hand Surgery, Journal of Hand Therapy, Hand Clinics, AJOT
Hunter JM, Mackin EJ, Callahan AD. Rehabilitation of The Hand: Surgery and Therapy, 4th edition, Mosby, St. Louis, 1995.
Cook AM, Hussey SM. Assistive Technologies Principles and Practice, Secon edition, Mosby, St. Louis, 2002.
Yekutıel M. Sensory Re-Education of, The Hand After Stroke, first edition, Athenaeum Pres, England, 2000.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Project 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 8 112
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 2 13 26
Total Work Load180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X X X X
K2 X X X X
K3
K4
K5
K6