Will be able to transfer the acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills to hydrotherapy clinics.
Will be able to evaluate and plan treatment before hydrotherapy and pool treatment.
Will be able to apply hydrotherapy methods safely and to interpret the responses observed during hydrotherapy.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
Hydrotherapy methods and special exercise techniques in the water, their local and systemic effects, advantages and disadvantages, indications and contraindications This course also includes teaching of the fluidotherapy, paraphin.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the course
2nd Week
History of hydrotherapy
3rd Week
Physiological effects of hydrotherapy
4th Week
Partial immersion baths
5th Week
Water applications with mechanical stimulations
6th Week
Showers
7th Week
General review
8th Week
Midterm, general review
9th Week
Fluidotherapy
10th Week
Damp Heat Applications
11th Week
Pool Therapy
12th Week
Exercises in water
13th Week
Thermal Bath
14th Week
Tests used in hydrotherapy
15th Week
To observe hydrotherapy applications in clinic
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice, 5th Edition (2017) Michelle H. Cameron.
2. Becker, Bruce E. Aquatic therapy: scientific foundations and clinical rehabilitation applications. Pm&r, 2009, 1.9: 859-872.
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(%)
