FTR3069 Hand-Wrist 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
FTR3069 Hand-Wrist Rehabilitation Fall 2 0 2 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. HASAN KEREM ALPTEKİN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi LEYLA ATAŞ BALCI
Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to define common hand and wrist problems, apply the principles of problem-specific assessment and gain information and skills about prepare individualized treatment program.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1 Understand the anatomy of the hand and wrist.
2. Define the hand and wrist biomechanics and kinesiology.
3. Obtain and summarize common problem in the wrist.
4. Decide on specific evaluation principles hand an wrist
5. Plan individualized treatment programs in the hand and wrist problems.

Course Content

This course contiains functional anatomy of hand, assessment in hand rehabilitation , splints for wrist and hand, exercises for hand and wrist, tendon injuries and rehabilitation, soft tissue injuries and rehabilitation, hand-traumatic problems and rehabilitation of congenital hand anomalies, hand amputation and prosthetic applications, peripheral nerve injuries of hand and entrapment neuropathies, hand burns and rehabilitation, hemiplegic hand rehabilitation, hand rehabilitation of rheumatic diseases and current technological approaches in hand rehabilitation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Functional anatomy of the hand
2) Assessment at hand rehabilitation
3) Hand and wrist splints
4) Hand and wrist exercises
5) Tendon injuries and rehabilitation
6) Soft tissue injuries and rehabilitation
7) Traumatic problems of hand and rehabilitation
8) Midterm exam
9) Congenital hand anomalies, amputations and prosthetics
10) Peripheral nerve injuries of hand and nerve entrapment rehabilitation
11) Hand burns and rehabilitation
12) Hand rehabilitation at Stroke
13) Hand rehabilitation of rheumatic diseases
14) Rehabilitation in brachial plexux injuries

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir. Course notes will be given weekly
References: - Çerezci Ö., Ataker, Y. (2013) El Rehabilitasyonu. Amerikan Hastanesi
- Burke, S. L., Higgins, J. P., McClinton, M. A., Saunders, R. J., Valdata, L. (2006) Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition. Missouri: Elsevier Churchill
- Weiss, S., Falkenstein, N. (2005) Hand Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition. Missouri: Elsevier Mosby

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
Study Hours Out of Class 14 8 112
Midterms 2 2 4
Final 2 2 4
Total Workload 146

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. 4
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. 3
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 2
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 1
12) To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. 3