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Program of Physiotherapy

FT110

PHYSICAL THERAPHY PRACTICES AND PRINCIPLES II

Course Code
FT110
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 4
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Describe electrotherapy agents used in physiotherapy and their application areas.
  2. Evaluates the information he/she acquires with a critical approach according to the priorities in his/her field.
  3. Transfers and applies acquired knowledge and skills to the clinical environment
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to teach the physical and physiological properties of electrotherapy agents, to explain their indications and contraindications, patient and device safety principles, and to provide students with fundamental knowledge and application skills related to electrotherapy. Furthermore, it aims to enable students to evaluate electrotherapy applications through clinical examples and to apply basic principles of device use.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week History of Electrotherapy
2nd Week Diadynamic currents
3rd Week Transcutaneal electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
4th Week Interferential currents
5th Week Obtaining ultrasound, physical properties, treatment and physiological effects
6th Week Indications and contraindications of ultrasound
7th Week Pulse ultrasound, Phonophoresis
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Electro shock wave therapy(ESWT)
10th Week Traction
11th Week Russian currents
12th Week Electirical shock
13th Week Short wave diathermy
14th Week Pulsed short wave diathermy
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingŞimşek, N., & Kırdı, N. (2019). Elektroterapide temel prensipler ve klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi.
Şimşek, N., Kırdı, N., Korkmaz, N. Ç., & Yürük, Z. Ö. (2024). Elektroterapide temel ilkeler ışığında klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Training-Application
  • Question-Answer
  • Discussion
  • Clinical case discussions
  • Instrumental applications
  • Video-assisted instruction
  • Field trip
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 2 20
Practice 1 25
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 13 4 52
Preparation for Final exam 1 4 4
Course hours 14 6 84
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 2 2
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 4 4
Performance Practice 1 4 4
Total Work Load153
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.1
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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