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
FTR3014 Orthopedic Rehabilitation Spring 3 2 4 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): Instructor MİRSAD ALKAN
Course Objectives: Providing to comprehend and to transfer application of basic procedures in evaluation methods of musculoskeletal system injuries and orthopaedic problems which needs surgical intervention or not; developing competence and skills to select and to apply the most appropriate and surgery specific physiotherapy and rehabilitation program and interventions

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- Can explain musculoskeletal system injuries and degenerative joint diseases and knows related complications of these problems
- Is know basic concepts about surgical procedure in the cases who may need surgical intervention, and will be able to aware of critical points should be taken account.
- Comprehends and apply general and pathology-specific evaluation and measurement methods in ortopaedic problems
- Knows general treatment principles about musculoskeletal system injuries and degenerative diseases in ortopaedics and can identify the cases which needs to have physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Determines and apply the most appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation program dependent upon pathology and situation for the patients undergone surgical interventions or not

Course Content

General treatment principles of the fractures and physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions after various fractures; conservative treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankilosan spondylitis as the pathologies which leads to joint degeneration, and rehabilitation principles after joint replacement surgery as endoprosthesis; rehabilitation of pathologies like rotator cuff tendinitis and ruptures, bursitis and periarthritis in shoulder joint; rehabilitation principles of patellofemoral pain syndrome, ligament and meniscal injuries in knee joint, cervical and low pain and their physiotherapy and rehabilitation concepts; bandage applications and taping methods in musculoskeletal injuries and other ortopaedic problems

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) General principles of assessment and evaluation methods in orthopedic rehabilitation
2) Fractures, classification of the fractures, fracture healing and complications
3) Treatment of the fractures and general principles of fracture rehabilitation
4) Rehabilitation of upper and lower extremity fracture
5) Endoprosthesis of the articulation and rehabilitation principles
6) Physiotherapy and rehabilitation of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
7) Physiotherapy and rehabilitation of ankilozan spondylitis and non-artiküler rheumatic diseases
8) Midterm Exam
9) Rehabilitation of shoulder rotator cuff pathologies, bursitis and periarthritis
10) Patellofemoral pain syndrome and physiotherapy and rehabilitation principles
11) Rehabilitation of knee ligaments and meniscal injuries of the knee
12) Rehabilitation of low back pain and postoperative rehabilitation after spinal surgery
13) Bandage and taping methods in orthopaedic problems
14) Technology and innovative approaches in orthopedic rehabilitation to improve the physical activity level of the patens, virtual rehabilitation for child, adult ve elderly

Sources

Course Notes: Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir. / Course notes will be given weekly.
References: - Brotzman, S. B. (2003) Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation. St. Louise: Mosby - Malone, T. R., McPoil, T., Nitz, A. J. (1997) Orthopaedic and sports physical therapy, 3rd Edition. St Louis: Mosby - Atkinson, K., Coutts, F. J., Hassenkamp, A. M. (2005) Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics: A Problem-Solving Approach, 2nd Edition. Churchill Livingstone - Burstein, A. H., Wright, T. M. (1994) Fundamentals of Orthopaedic Biomechanics. Baltimore: William&Wilkins

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 13 % 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 3 39
Laboratory 13 2 26
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 8 7 56
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 125

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. 3
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. 4
6) To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. 5
7) To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. 5
8) To be able to use skills for effective communication. 2
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. 2
12) To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. 2