APPLIED UPPER EXTREMITY ORTHOSIS

FTR621

Course Code: FTR621
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 8

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Doctorate Of Science

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Professor Halime Ceren Tezeren

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Gains the ability to apply the theoretical knowledge in the field of upper extremity orthoses in the workshop environment.
Gain the ability to critically evaluate research and integrate it with clinical experience
Finds the opportunity to plan and apply the appropriate orthotic treatment for upper extremity problems.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

Upper extremity orthoses, measuring, construction technique, adjustment and mechanical compatibility, practical applications are planned.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to upper extremity orthoses, determining the subjects
2^nd Week	Basic principles in upper extremity orthoses
3^rd Week	Taking measurements on hand orthoses
4^th Week	Hand orthosis applications
5^th Week	Taking measurements on hand and wrist orthoses
6^th Week	Hand and wrist orthoses applications
7^th Week	Midterm
8^th Week	Elbow orthoses applications
9^th Week	Orthotic applications in brachial plexus injuries
10^th Week	Upper extremity contracture orthosis applications
11^th Week	Upper extremity contracture orthosis applications
12^th Week	Orthotic applications in upper extremity spasticity
13^th Week	Control in upper extremity orthoses
14^th Week	Research planning
15^th Week	Research planning

Recommended or Required Reading

1. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics
2. Journal of Biomechanics
3. Prosthetics Orthotics International
4. Physical Therapy
6. Archieves of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Fizyoterapi Rehabilitasyon

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Discussion, Soru-Yanıt, Takım/Grup Çalışması, Case Study, Problem Solving, Other: Kanıta dayalı uygulamalar için klinik mantık yürütme ve literatürü değerlendirme çalışmaları

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Project	1	50
Presentation of Case Study	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	9	126
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework	12	6	72
Total Work Load			240
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			8
ECTS Credit of the Course			8

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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