Information Package

Program of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English 30%)

FTR350

NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL APPROACHES II

Course Code
FTR350
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
6
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Describe the clinical features of stroke after cerebrovascular problem. Define normal movement and function and compare with movement and function disorders seen in stroke.
  2. Comprehend and apply basic and neurodevelopmental based measurement and evaluation methods used in stroke.
  3. Apply current neurophysiological approaches and neurodevelopmental treatment (Bobath) approach to stroke at basic level.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe content of this course is the definition of hemiplegia, the basic principles of adult Bobath neurophysiological approach, evaluation and treatment of hemiplegic patient according to Bobath approach, the evaluation of Jonstone and Brunnstrom methods as other neurophysiological approaches.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course, clinical features of stroke (theoretical)
2nd Week Clinical features of stroke (theoretical), Normal and abnormal movement (theoretical)
3rd Week Normal and abnormal movement (theoretical), Stroke assessment (theoretical)
4th Week Stroke assessment (practical), Brunnstrom stroke assessment (practical)
5th Week Brunnstrom stroke assessment (practical), General repetition of assessment methods
6th Week Treatment of hemiplegic patient according to Bobath approach (theoretical)
7th Week Midterm, General review
8th Week Stroke treatment (practical)
9th Week Stroke treatment (practical)
10th Week Stroke treatment (practical)
11th Week Stroke treatment (practical)
12th Week Restricted mandatory movement therapy, Johnstone-PANAT method
13th Week Aphasia, Vestibular rehabilitation
14th Week General review
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required Reading1. Meadows L, Raine S, Lynch-Ellerington M. Karaduman A, Aksu Yıldırım S, Tunca Yılmaz Ö. Bobath kavramı: nörolojik rehabilitasyonda teori ve klinik uygulama. Ankara: Pelikan Kitapevi; 2012.
2. Karaduman AA, Aksu Yıldırım S, Tunca Yılmaz Ö, ed. İnme Sonrası Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon. Ankara: Pelikan Yayıncılık; 2013.
4. Karaduman AA, Tunca Yılmaz Ö, ed. Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon, Cilt 3. Ankara: Pelikan Yayıncılık; 2017.
5. Stokes E. Rehabilitation outcome measures. Edinburgh; New York: Churchill Livingstone, 2011.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
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 6 84
Preparation for Final exam 1 18 18
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 12 12
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 2 28
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 1 5 5
Presentation (including preperation) 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Article 0 0 0
Total Work Load180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X X
K2 X X
K3 X X X
K4 X X
K5 X X X
K6 X X