Information Package

Program of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Turkish)

FTR209

FUNCTIONAL ELECTRIC STIMULATION

Course Code
FTR209
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
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. Learn the basic principles of functional electrical stimulation, current parameters and application methods.
  3. Learn the appropriate patient selection for functional electrical stimulation and makes the right application.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of the course is to obtain knowledge about the properties, application methods and clinical practice of functional electrical stimulation.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course
2nd Week Neural and muscle physiology
3rd Week Basics of electricity and electrical stimulators
4th Week Parameters of electrical stimulation
5th Week Electrodes
6th Week Control of electrical stimulators
7th Week Midterm, Discussion
8th Week Position of surface electrodes
9th Week Therapeutic electrical stimulation
10th Week Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
11th Week Functional electrical stimulation
12th Week Functional electrical stimulation in neurological patients
13th Week Functional electrical stimulation in neurological patients
14th Week General review
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required Reading1. Kırdı N. Fonksiyonel elektrik stimulasyonu. Hacettepe Üniversitesi yayınları, Aydoğdu Ofset: Ankara, 1998.
2. 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.
3. Merrick MA. Therapeuticmodalities as adjuncttorehabilitation. In: Andrews JR, Harrelson GL, Wilk KE, eds. PhysicalRehabilitation of theInjuredAthlete. 4th ed. Elseiver; 2012 (e-book).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Vaka tartışma
  • Discussion
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(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 2 1 2
Individual or group work 14 1.5 21
Preparation for Final exam 1 14 14
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Presentation (including preperation)
Project
Article
Total Work Load91
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.03
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X X
K2 X
K3 X X X
K4 X
K5 X X X
K6