CLINICAL DECISION MAKING IN ORTHOTICS

PTR547

Course Code: PTR547
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)

Assistant Professor Halime Ceren Tezeren

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

determine the orthotic indications of musculo-skeletal system problems
make the selection of the appropriate orthosis in different pathologies
evaluate individuals with orthoses.
perform orthotic modifications according to the needs of the individuals.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

Choosing the appropriate orthosis according to the different pathologies, perform the necessary modifications for these orthosis, analyze the compliance with the orthosis

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	The components of orthosis
2^nd Week	Foot pathologies and orthotics
3^rd Week	Knee pathologies and orthotics
4^th Week	Hip pathologies and orthotics
5^th Week	Midterm exam
6^th Week	Spinal pathologies and orthotics
7^th Week	Scoliosis and orthotics
8^th Week	Hand and wrist pathologies and orthotics
9^th Week	Elbow pathologies and orthotics
10^th Week	Midterm exam
11^th Week	Shoulder pathologies and orthotics
12^th Week	Evaluation of the appropriateness of the orthosis
13^th Week	The discussion of the orthotic modifications.
14^th Week	General review
15^th Week	Discussion

Recommended or Required Reading

S 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
Project
Presentation
Practice
Discussion

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	3	3
Preparation for Quiz	7	2	14
Individual or group work	14	6	84
Preparation for Final exam	1	28	28
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	28	28
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	3	3
Homework	7	5.5	38.5
Total Work Load			240.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			8.01
ECTS Credit of the Course			8

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1	X	X	X	X
K2	X	X	X	X
K3
K4
K5
K6