COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Physical Therapy Methods and Principles III
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FYT 201
Fall
3
12
9
12
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aims of the course are to describe the widely used basic electrotherapy modalities in the clinic and to apply these modalities which are based on the principles of ergonomics with clinical practice together.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To be able to use the up to date knowledge about effect mechanisms and current properties in maintenance and usage of the electrotherapy modalities,
  • To be able to select right electrods for treatment area and give proper ergonomic positions for different pathologies,
  • To be able to define the problem during practice and to continue the practice with creative solutions,
  • To be able to maintain right and open communication with patients, patient's relatives and team collegues,
  • To be able to carry through the necessity of job security and environment protection before treatment, during treatment and after treatment,
  • To be able to make proper practice by considering social, cultural and universal ethical values.
Course Description The course of the semester is defined as follows; diadynamic current and practice application, interference current and practice application, Russian current and fields of application, high-voltage discrete galvanic stimulation and practice application, laser and practice application, the biofeedback mechanism and practice application and finally comparison of electrotherapy
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Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Intoduction To Physical Therapy Methods and Principles III
2 Terminology in Physiotherapy Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, 7-13
3 Ergonomy in Physiotherapy+Practice E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations
4 Setting The Currents into Surge and Pulsed+Practice Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, 257-263
5 Interferancial Currents+Practice Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, 69-79
6 Diadinamic Currents+Practice Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, 61-69
7 Current Electrophysiotherapy Approaches Used In Clinical Practice I+Practice E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations
8 Midterm Exam E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations, Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı
9 Current Electrophysiotherapy Approaches Used In Clinical Practice II+Practice E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations
10 Current Electrophysiotherapy Approaches Used In Clinical Practice III+Practice E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations
11 Electrical Shock+Practice Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, 251-257
12 Matrix Rythim Therapy, Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Lang Wave Therapy+Practice E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations
13 Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Biofeedback+Practice E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations
14 Patients Rights and Universal Ethics Principles+Practice E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations
15 Review of The Semester
16 Final Exam E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations, Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı
Course Notes/Textbooks

Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı
Suggested Readings/Materials • Kayıhan H, Dolunay N. (1992) "Isı-Işık Su" Ankara H.Ü. Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon YO Yayınları

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
5
Laboratory / Application
1
5
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
10
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
12
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
5
3
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
12
Final Exams
1
16
    Total
331

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

 X
2

To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

 X
3

To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

 X
4

To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

 X
5

To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

 X
6

To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

 X
7

To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

 X
8

To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

 X
9

To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

 X
10

To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

 X
11

To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level
12

To know the legal aspects of the field of physiotherapy, and work within this framework

 X
13

To determine the needs of the induviduals under their responsibility and carry out activities for development

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest