Information Package

Program of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Turkish)

FTR230

MANIPULATIVE THERAPY II

Course Code
FTR230
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
1 + 3
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the basic theory, indications and contraindications related to reflex, mechanical, physiological and clinic related to mobilization and manipulation techniques and transverse friction massage
  2. Will be able to make clinical decision and apply mobilization, manipulation techniques and use 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 ComponentsNone
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. In addition, we thougt the practical applications of Dr. Cyriax's orthopedic manipulative therapy approach. Dr Cyriax's orthopedic medicine treatment techniques include transvers friction massage, grade A, grade B and, grade C mobilization techniques and traction.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to manipulative treatment techniques. Definition, mechanism of action, indications and contraindications of transverse friction massage (TFM)
2nd Week Patient confidentiality
3rd Week Upper extremity TFM applications
4th Week Lower extremity TFM applications
5th Week Repetition and case discussion
6th Week General review, midterm
7th Week Introduction to mobilization and manipulation techniques. Functional anatomy, principles of manual techniques, manipulation rules and manipulation prescription, indications and contraindications of manipulations
8th Week Cervical region mobilization and manipulation practical applications
9th Week Tempromandibular joint mobilization and manipulation practical applications
10th Week Upper extremity mobilization and manipulation practical applications
11th Week Lower extremity mobilization and manipulation practical applications
12th Week Lumbar, sacral and thoracic region mobilization and manipulation practical applications
13th Week Repetition and case discussion
14th Week Discussion on the proposal to create and implement sample treatment protocols for mobilization, manipulation techniques and transverse friction massage for various diseases
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingBaltaci G and Aytar A. Mobilization Notes. Ankara: Hipokrat Publishing; 2019.
Yüksel İ. Manual Therapy in Orthopedic Problems. Ankara: Hipokrat Publishing; 2017.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Discussion
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
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
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X X
K2 X
K3 X
K4
K5
K6