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Traditional and Complementary Medicine Master's Program with Thesis (Interdisciplinary)

GTT518

MANUAL THERAPY II

Course Code
GTT518
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows the basic theory, indications and contraindications related to reflex, mechanical, physiological and clinic related to mobilization and manipulation techniques and transverse friction massage.
  2. Clinical decision making and application for mobilization, manipulation techniques and the use of transverse friction massage in various diseases
  3. Understand the examples of treatment protocols and make the application by choosing the most appropriate technique for the patients.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course include the principals of orthopedic physiotherapy, advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and mechanical disturbances of the intervertebral mobile segment, essentials of manual therapy, direct and indirect manipulation techniques and sample protocols of therapeutic sessions.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1st Week Manipulative treatment techniques.
2nd Week 2nd Week Transvers friction massage (TFM).
3rd Week 3rd Week Upper extremity TFM aplications.
4th Week 4th Week Lower extremity TFM applications.
5th Week 5th Week Case discussion.
6th Week 6th Week I.Midterm
7th Week 7th Week Manipulation and manipulative prescription, indications and contraindications to manipulations.
8th Week 8th Week Practical applications of upper extremity mobilization and manipulation.
9th Week 9th Week Practical applications of lower extremity mobilization and manipulation.
10th Week 10th Week Practical applications of cervical region mobilization and manipulation.
11th Week 11st Week Practical applications of lumbar, sacral and thoracic region mobilization and manipulation.
12th Week 12th Week Practical applications of tempromandibuler joint mobilization and manipulation.
13th Week 13th Week To compose treatment protocols about mobilization, manipulation techniques and transverse friction massage for different diseases and discussion of application proposal
14th Week 14th Week Review of Current Literature
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingErgun N,Baltacı G. "Spor Yaralanmalarında Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Prensipleri" HÜ Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon YO yayınları Ankara 1997.
Baltacı G,Tunay V,Tuncer A,Ergun N. "Spor Yaralanmalarında Egzersiz Tedavisi" Alp Yayınları Ankara 2003.
Chaitow L. "Positional Release Techniques" Churchill Livingstone 1996.
Lederman E. "Fundamentals of Manual Therapy" Churchill Livingstone 1997.
Teys, P., Bisset, L., Vicenzino, B. The initial effects of mulligan's mobilization with movement technique on range of movement and pressure pain threshold in pain-limited shoulders. Manual Therapy, 13(1): 37-42 ,2008.
Neumann, D.A. "Kinesiology Of The Musculoskeletal System Foundations For Physical Rehabilitation " USA Mosby 2002.
Cook C. "Orthopedic Manual Therapy: An Evidence-Based Approach" Prentice Hall, 2006.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Practice
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 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 12 1 12
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load84
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.8
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
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K2 X X X
K3 X X X
K4
K5