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Program of Physiotherapy

FT215

THE APPLICATIONS OF SPECIAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUES

Course Code
FT215
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 8
ECTS
9
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS9
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Describe the basic structure of skeletal muscle
  2. Lists the basic principles of movement and exercise
  3. Describes the definition and treatment of various diseases
  4. Apply the theoretical knowledge acquired under the supervision of a relevant expert.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers the fundamental principles of therapeutic exercises used in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, the structure and function of skeletal muscle, posture and postural disorders, current treatment approaches used in various diseases, and their clinical applications. The aim of the course is for students to follow current evidence-based literature, evaluate it through article presentations, and transfer their acquired theoretical knowledge to clinical applications.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Explanation and aims of the lecture
2nd Week The muscles of skeleton
3rd Week Exercise physiology
4th Week The main principles of moving
5th Week Isometric, isotonic, isokinetic exercises and applications
6th Week The normal posture, anomalies and deformities of posture
7th Week The postural exercises .
8th Week The mid-term exam
9th Week Rheumatoid Arthritis
10th Week Ankylosing Spondylitis, plantar fasciitis
11th Week Rotator Cuff Syndrome
12th Week Adhesive Capsulitis, impingement syndrome
13th Week Peripheral Nerve Injuries
14th Week Radius Distal End Fracture
Recommended or Required ReadingGelecek, N. (Ed.). (2022). Terapatik egzersiz: Güncel yaklaşımlar. Hipokrat Kitabevi.
Kisner, C., Colby, L. A., & Borstad, J. (2023). Therapeutic exercise: Foundations and techniques (8th ed.). Elsevier.
Otman, A. S., & Köse, N. (2024). Tedavi hareketlerinde temel değerlendirme prensipleri (11. baskı). Hipokrat Kitabevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • vaka analizleri
  • eğitim ve uygulama
  • problem çözme
  • tartışma
  • video destekli öğretim
  • eğitici oyunlar (Kahoot vb.)
  • öğrenci sunumları ve makale tartışmaları
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 1 10
Practice 1 40
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 14 3.5 49
Preparation for Final exam 1 27 27
Course hours 14 10 140
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 19 19
Performance Practice 1 16 16
Total Work Load269
Total Work Load / 30 (h)8.96
ECTS Credit of the Course9
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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