PHYSIOTHERAPY (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
FZT2007	Physiotherapy Massage Treatments	Fall	0	4	2	3

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor MİRSAD ALKAN
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor MİRSAD ALKAN
Course Objectives:	"In health care organizations that provide services of physical therapy technicians, doctors organized by the massage therapy program is aimed to be applied."

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students learn basic theoretical kowledge about classical massage.
2) Students have an idea about other types of massage.
3) Students makes classical massage.

Course Content

Introduction to Massage, general information , basic concepts and techniques, issues such as indications and contraindications masager are covered in this course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Massage History, Massage Types, Indications and Contraindications	NONE
2)	Patient Positioning and Joint Protection Principles for Therapist During Massage	NONE
3)	Basic Techniques in Medical Massage	NONE
4)	Fascia and Fascial Massage Techniques	NONE
5)	Lower Extremity Massage	NONE
6)	Abdomen and Thorax Massage	NONE
7)	Neck and Back Massage	NONE
8)	Upper Extremity Massage	NONE
9)	Recurrent Injuries, Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Cramp, Dupuytren Contracture, Plantar Fasciitis, Scar Tissue Injuries Massage	NONE
10)	Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Tension Type Headaches, Anxiety Disorders Massage	NONE
11)	Restless Leg Syndrome, Emotional Problems and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Massage	NONE
12)	Ankylosing Spondylitis, Cervical and Thoracic Spondylosis, Lumbar Spondylosis, Scoliosis Massage	NONE
13)	Eating Disorders, Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gynecological Problems, Menopause Massage	NONE
14)	Peripheral Neuropathy, Radial Nerve Palsy, Sciatica, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Low Foot Massage	NONE

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Maureen Abson. Healing Massage. North Atlantic Books Berkeley. California. 2016. Thomas w. Myers. Derin Doku Masaj Teknikleri. İstanbul tıp Kitabevleri. 2018.
References:	Maureen Abson. Healing Massage. North Atlantic Books Berkeley. California. 2016. Thomas w. Myers. Derin Doku Masaj Teknikleri. İstanbul tıp Kitabevleri. 2018.

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	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Homework Assignments	1	5	5
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			79

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)	Physiotherapy related to the field of theoretical and practical information you can use on a basic level.	5
2)	It can do all the applications related to the field of physiotherapy according to its technique	5
3)	It interprets and evaluates data using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of physiotherapy, identifies and analyzes the problems, and takes part in the planned studies for the solution.	5
4)	It can evaluate and apply vocationally the information obtained from theoretical and applied courses at the basic level supported by lecture notes, application tools, visual-objective resources in the field of physiotherapy.	5
5)	Using basic knowledge and skills in the field of physiotherapy, they can interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze them, develop solutions based on evidence.	5
6)	Scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing and reporting results related to the field of physiotherapy.	5
7)	As an individual, he may act in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules regarding his duties, rights and responsibilities.	5
8)	Using a basic knowledge of the field of physiotherapy, an assigned task can be performed independently.	5
9)	It can work as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in practice related to the field of physiotherapy.	5
10)	Issues related to the field of physiotherapy have the basic knowledge and skills in using information about the people and institutions; ideas and proposals for solutions to the problems of written and oral transfer.	5
11)	Basic knowledge acquired in the field of physiotherapy and skills to critically evaluate them.	5