Know the basic theory, indications and contraindications related to reflex, mechanical, physiological and clinic related to mobilization and manipulation techniques and transverse friction massage
Will be able to make clinical decision and apply mobilization, manipulation techniques and use transverse friction massage in various diseases
Understand the examples of treatment protocols and make the application by choosing the most appropriate technique for the patients
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
This 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 Reading
Baltaci 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(%)