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Master's of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation with Thesis

PTR578

LOCOMOTOR ANALYSIS

Course Code
PTR578
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define and assess the normal mechanical and anatomical characteristics of the joint and the members of the joints musculoskeletal system.
  2. Interpret and analyse pathomechanics of the joint and other structures composed of the joint
  3. Transfer the theoretical knowledge into the clinical practice
  4. Define right movement patterns.
  5. Catch the right perspective for solving the musculoskeletal problems.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course Descriptionto explain muscule, bone, joint, ligament and tendons mechanics that inform locomotor movement and evaluate patological changes.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Normal gait
2nd Week Pathologic gait
3rd Week Mechanics of the Columna vertebralis
4th Week Pathomechanics of the collumna vertebralis
5th Week Scoliosis
6th Week Mechanics and pathomechanics of the pelvis
7th Week Mechanics and pathomechanics of the hip
8th Week Mechanics of the knee
9th Week Pathomechanics of the knee
10th Week Mechanics and pathomechanics of the foot and ankle
11th Week Mechanics of the shoulder and arm complex
12th Week Pathomechanics of the shoulder and arm complex
13th Week Mechanics and pathomechanics of the elbow
14th Week Mechanics and pathomechanics of the wrist and hand
15th Week Discussion
16th Week
Recommended or Required Reading1. Steinder A: "Kinesiology of the human body under normal and pathological conditions" Springfield, 1977.
2. Akman M.N.: "Temel ve uygulanan kinezyoloji" Ankara, 2003
3.Donald A. Neumann. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System, 2002
4.Carol A Oatis. Kinesiology: The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement, 2008.
5.Nancy Hamilton, Wendi Weimar, and Kathryn Luttgens. Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Motion, 2008.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 1 25
Project 1 25
Presentation of Article 1 25
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 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 4 2 8
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 14 14
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 4 4 16
Total Work Load149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K2 X X X X
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