Information Package

Program of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English 30%)

FTR223

ELECTROTHERAPY I

Course Code
FTR223
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 3
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the physiological properties of tissues. Understands the principles of excitability of muscle and nerve tissue.
  2. Gain theoretical knowledge and application skills about direct and low frequency currents.
  3. Know the effects, indications and contraindications of the direct and low frequency currents and decide the appropriate current for the problem.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe course on electrotherapy, which is defined as the utilization of electrical agents for the purpose of treatment and diagnosis, includes methods of obtaining galvanic currents, low frequency currents, diadynamic and ultra-reiz currents, their chemical, heat-related and physiological effects and electrodiagnosis, electromyography, applied techniques of electrotherapy.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course, history of electrotherapy Terminology and current types, Physiological properties of muscle and nerve tissue,General properties of direct (Galvanic) current
2nd Week The effects of direct current: Chemical, thermal and physiological effects,Iontophoresis application
3rd Week Medical galvanism applications
4th Week Modified galvanic current application
5th Week Electrodiagnosis
6th Week Practical application
7th Week Midterm, General Review
8th Week Low frequency currents
9th Week Low frequency current applications
10th Week High-voltage galvanic stimulation (HVGPS)
11th Week Ultrareitz currents
12th Week Diadynamic currents
13th Week Electrical shocks, Discussion on what types of currents are used in different diseases
14th Week Practical application
15th Week General Review
Recommended or Required Reading1. Şimşek N, Kırdı N, Meriç A, Savcı S, Çetişli Korkmaz N, Fırat T, Ayhan Ç, Yürük Ö. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik Uygulamalar. Pelikan Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2017.
2. Merrick MA. Therapeutic modalities as adjunct to rehabilitation. In: Andrews JR, Harrelson GL, Wilk KE, eds. Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete. 4th ed. Elseiver; 2012 (e-book).
3. Lee P. Modalities. In: Sackhein KA, editor. Rehab Clinical Pocker Guide. Springer; 2013 (e-book).

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • pratik eğitim-uygulama
  • vaka tartışma
  • Discussion
  • Practice
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Practice 1 25
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 2 2 4
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 2.5 35
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 3 42
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 Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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K2 X
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K4 X X
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