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Program of Physiotherapy

FT105

PHYSICAL THERAPHY AND PRACTICES AND PRINCIPLES I

Course Code
FT105
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Recognize the physiological effects of hot, cold, heat and light applications used in physiotherapy.
  2. Gain theoretical and practical skills about hot, cold, heat and light applications used in physiotherapy.
  3. Evaluates the patient before treatment with heat and light agents
  4. Prepares heat and light agents for use in treatment
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, within the scope of the fundamental principles of superficial physical agents used in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, the student acquires knowledge regarding the history of physical therapy practices; the physical properties of heat and light; pain physiology; inflammation and repair processes; and the physiological effects, mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, and application methods of thermotherapy, infrared, ultraviolet, laser, fluidotherapy, cryotherapy, and heliotherapy. The course aims for students to gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills regarding the safe and correct use of superficial physical agents, to select appropriate therapeutic agents, and to develop basic competence in clinical practice.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course, The history of the physiotherapy
2nd Week Physics of heat
3rd Week Physics of light
4th Week Pain
5th Week The effects of heat
6th Week Infrared therapy
7th Week Practical application of infrared therapy
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Hotpacks
10th Week Cyriotherapy
11th Week Fluidotherapy
12th Week Ultraviolet therapy
13th Week Laser therapy
14th Week Heliotherapy
Recommended or Required ReadingHarutoğlu, H. (2016). Isı, ışık ve hidroterapi. Hipokrat Kitabevi.
Kayıhan, H., & Dolunay, N. (1992). Isı-ışık-su. H.Ü. Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Yüksekokulu Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Practice 1 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 2 1 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 2 5 10
Preparation for Final exam 1 5 5
Course hours 14 5 70
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 2.5 5
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 2 28
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 1 1
Quiz
Performance Practice 1 1 1
Total Work Load123
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.1
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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