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
FTR3007 Manual Therapy Fall 2 4 4 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. HASAN KEREM ALPTEKİN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DEMET TEKİN
Instructor MEHMET TOPRAK
Course Objectives: This course covers the theory and techniques of manual massage techniques as applied to the upper and lower extremities. This course covers lab demonstrations on performing therapeutic massage techniques. The aim of he course is to establish the students to perform therapeutic massage techniques as a manual skill.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the manual therapy techniques
2) Explain the field of manual therapy
3) Can perform the massage techniques
4) Can compare the massage techniques

Course Content

Action mechanisms of classical massage, techniques, dosage, cases where indicated and contraindicated, accurate positioning and regional applications (face, neck, back, lumbar region, abdominal massage, thigh, leg, foot, arm-forearm and hand massage reflex areas, Connective Tissue Massage (CTM) induced reactions, in which diseases they are applied, assessment methods, basic region, the lower thoracic-scapular-interscapular, cervical, and occipital, arm-forearm-hand, thigh-leg-foot, pelvic and abdominal, chest and face area, where CTM application methods are applied is included in this course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to therapeutic massage
2) Thigh massage , knee massage classical massage
3) Leg and foot classical massage techniques
4) Shoulder, forearm, elbows classical massage techniques
5) Back and abdominal region massage applications
6) Face massage techniques
7) Midterm exam
8) Introduction and fundamental of connective tissue massage
9) Basic region and lower thoracal part connective tissue massage
10) Scapular and interscapular region connective tissue massage
11) Cervical and occipital region connective tissue massage
12) Upper and lower extremity connective tissue massage
13) Abdominal, anterior pelvic, chest and face connective tissue massage
14) Athletes massage

Sources

Course Notes: Haftalık olarak verilecektir. / Will be given weekly
References: - Yüksel, İ. (2016) Masaj Teknikleri, Ankara: Hipokrat Kitabevi - Olson, K. A. (2015) Manual Physical Therapy of the Spine, 2nd Edition. Saunders - Beck, M. F. (2010) Theory and practice of therapeutic massage, 5th Edition. Milady. - Fritz, S. (2012) Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage 5th Edition, Mosby.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 13 2 26
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 12 12 144
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 200

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. 3
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. 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