FTR3003 Orthotics and Prosthetics RehabilitationBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
FTR3003 Orthotics and Prosthetics Rehabilitation Fall 2 2 3 4

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. HASAN KEREM ALPTEKİN
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor SENA VARGEL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Purpose of this course is providing information about upper and lower limb and spinal orthoses basic mechanics, principles and usage in rehabilitation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of this course students will be able to:
1. Defines the basic mechanics and principles of orthotics
2. Decides on correct orthotic indications.
3. Uses computerized equipment before and after orthotics application.
4. Evaluates patients before and after application of orthotics.
5. Compares different orthotic materials.
6. Investigates complications due to orthotics.

Course Content

This course includes hand and foot arch and their special splinting, upper and lower extremity orthoses in different rheumatologic and neurologic diseases, orthoses of various tendon and plexus injuries, body orthoses used for spinal diseases, hip-knee-ankle-foot orthoses, computerized models in orthotics and splinting.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Orthotics, classification: aims and indications or prothesis and orthotics (supportive, functional, immobilizer, corrective), material technologies
2) Mechanical principle of orthotics, surface anatomy, plans and axises, localisations of mechanical joints
3) Lower extremity orthotics: Shoes, foot orthosis, AFO, PAFO, DAFO, Leafsprinf AFO (Dynamic AFO), Inhibition orthosis. Short leg orthosis, Long leg brace: parts, indication of different joints, mechanical principles
4) Orthopedic conditions: Orthosis of hip dislocation, club foot, genu varum, valgum, recurvatum, ; cervical collars and thoracic orthosis- corsets
5) Orthosis for Neurologic Conditions: CP, Spinal cord lesions, stroke, orthosis for neuromuscular diseases.
6) Practicum: Measurements by paper-pencil; P.O.P., innovations in measurement systems, 3D technologies in measurement and manufacturings
7) Midterm Exam
8) Amputation level, surgery techniques, stump types, upper and lower extremity prosthesis according to the amputation levels
9) Lower extremity prosthesis: transtibial and transfemoral prosthesis
10) Lower extremity prosthesis: Hip and knee disarticulation
11) Lower extremity prosthesis: hemipelvectomy prosthesis
12) Stump care and stump exercises
13) Amputee rehabilitation
14) Practice

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Haftalık olarak verilecektir. /Will be given weekly
References: - Lusardi, M. M., Nielsen, C. C. (2006) Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, 2. Edition. Butterworth-Heinemann
- Algun, C. (1988) Ortez ve Protez Kullanan Hastalarda Rehabilitasyon. Ankara: Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları.
- İnal, H. S. (2000) Kas Hastalıklarında Rehabilitasyon ve Ortezler. İstanbul: Çizge Tanıtım ve Matbaacılık.
- Nawoczenski, D. A., Epler, M. E. (1997) Orthotics in Functional Rehabilitation of the Lower Limb. W.B. Saunders Company.
- Myers R.S. (1995) Saunders Manual of Physical Therapy Practice. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Campany.
- Schuchmann, J. A. (1996) Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Company

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 2 26
Application 13 2 26
Study Hours Out of Class 5 9 45
Homework Assignments 1 6 6
Quizzes 1 2 2
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 109

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field. 5
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. 5
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 4
4) To define evidence-based practices and determine problem solving methods in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care. 5
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 5
6) To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. 4
7) To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. 4
8) To be able to use skills for effective communication. 3
9) To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies effectively. 4
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 1
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 2
12) To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. 3