HEAT-LIGHT AND HYDROTHERAPY II

FTR132

Course Code: FTR132
Semester: Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice: 1 + 2
ECTS: 3

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Second Term (Spring)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Professor Manolya Acar

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

To be able to transfer the acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills to hydrotherapy clinics.
To be able to evaluate and plan treatment before hydrotherapy and pool treatment.
To be able to apply hydrotherapy methods safely and to interpret the responses observed during hydrotherapy.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

Local and systemic effects, advantages and disadvantages, indications and contraindications of hydrotherapy and moist heat applications will be examined.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to the course
2^nd Week	History of hydrotherapy
3^rd Week	Physiological effects of hydrotherapy
4^th Week	Partial immersion baths
5^th Week	Water applications with mechanical stimulations
6^th Week	Showers
7^th Week	Midterm, General revision
8^th Week	Fluidotherapy
9^th Week	Damp Heat Applications
10^th Week	Pool Therapy
11^th Week	Exercises in water
12^th Week	Thermal Bath
13^th Week	Tests used in hydrotherapy
14^th Week	To observe hydrotherapy applications in clinic
15^th Week	General revision

Recommended or Required Reading

1. Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice, 5th Edition (2017) Michelle H. Cameron.
2. Isı,Işık ve Hidroterapi. In:Prof. Dr. Hülya Harutoğlu editors. Ankara: Hipokrat Kitapevi (2016).
3. Bukowski EL, Nolan, TP. Hydrotherapy (2012) The Use of Water as a Therapeutic Agent. James W. Bellew, Susan L. Michlovitz, Thomas P. Nolan Jr. Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention. USA.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Presentation
Practice

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	50
Total(%)		50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		50
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz	0	0	0
Individual or group work	14	1	14
Preparation for Final exam	2	4	8
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	8	8
Laboratory (including preparation)	14	1	14
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	0	0	0
Presentation (including preperation)	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Article	0	0	0
Total Work Load			90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			3
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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