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
FTR3012 Pediatric Rehabilitation Spring 2 2 3 5
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 PELİN PİŞİRİCİ
Course Objectives: Aims to develop the skills of planning appropriate physiotherapy programs on neurophysiological approaches and performing assessment and measurement techniques in pediatric rehabilitation,

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) The consept of Pediatric Physiotherapy
2) Define the neurophysiological approach, motor control
3) Physiotherapy plans in New borns and Cerebral Palsied children.
4) Bobath Consept, assesment and measurements
5) Physiotherapy assesment in orthopedic problems, post-op physiotherapy plans
6)Applies physiotherapy plans for Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injuries,Torticollis,Spina Bifida

Course Content

This course provides the student with the information related to pediatric physiotherapy including cerebral palsy, obstetric brachial plexus injuries, torticallis, orthpeadic problems.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Intruduction to Pediatric Physiotherapy .Neural Organisation and Movement, What makes a child move? .Motor control,Motor Learning from theories to practise.
2) Motor control and basic principles of Motor Learning .Neural Plasticity .Sensory Motor Integration .Video show,practice
3) Mechanisims of Postural Control in children with motor delay .Developmental level and reflex reactions in the normal child .Pathologic motor and reflex reactions in Cerebral Palsy .Developmental progress of sitting,standing,walking,prone&supine position
4) .Assessment of the neonates at high risk .Early mobilisation,Positioning and Techniques for carriying the child correctly and femaly education .Video show and motion analysis for preterm newborns
5) .Comman factors that effect in CP and similar movement disorders .Etiology,Classification causes of Cerebral palsy. .Bobath approach,Neurodevelopmental Treatment
6) .Assessments methods in Cerebral Palsy .GMFM,GMFCS,MACS .Bobath approach,
7) .Orthopedic Problems in Cerebral Palsy .Physical & Orthopedic examination .Causes of deformities and aims of therapy and manegement. .Physical therapy interventions,Prevention,Medical therapy,Botox applications, Surgery
8) Midterm Exam
9) Torticollis .Etiology,Pathophysiology,Biomechanics .Physical therapy interventions,positioning,splinting, ortopedic interventtion, video
10) Rehabilitation at Spina Bifida
11) Fasilitation and handling strategies for Cerebral Palsy
12) Assistive tecnology for Cerebral Palsy .The use of ICF classification in Cerebral Palsy
13) Congenital Brachial Plexus Injuries Rehabilitation
14) Child and technology, innovative games and play in pediatric rehabilitation, virtual rehabilitation Practice and discussion

Sources

Course Notes: Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir. Will be given weekly
References: - Livanellioğlu, A., Günel, M. K. (2009) Serebral Palside Fizyoterapi. Yeni Özbek Matbaası - Shumway-Cook, A., Woolacott, M. H. (2012) Pediatric Physical Therapy, Lipincot Williams&Wilkins - Tecklin, J. S. (2008) Pediatric Physical Therapy, Lipincot Williams &Wilkins. - Campbell, K. S., Linden, D. W. V., Palisano, R. J. (2006) Physical Therapy for Children, 3rd Ed. Saunders Elsevier. - 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
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 1 13
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 10 7 70
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 113

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. 5
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