ECTS - Basic Principles in Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Basic Principles in Orthopedic Rehabilitation (REH522) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Basic Principles in Orthopedic Rehabilitation REH522 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level ects.course_level_Sağlık_Bilimleri_Yüksek_Lisans
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Course Objectives The aim of this course is to improve knowledge of tissue pathophysiology and joint structure, function, and assessment methods.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Learns tissue pathophysiology and healing stages following injury, Learns upper extremity, lower extremity and spine anatomy, biomechanics and pathomechanics Analyzes movement dysfunction in spine, upper and lower extremity problems Selects and apply appropriate assessment methods in spine, upper and lower extremity problems
Course Content The evaluation methods used for different problems in orthopedic rehabilitation and their theoretical and practical knowledge on physical therapy and rehabilitation, literature review studies on issues, evaluation and new views in rehabilitation.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Basic orthopedic science for physiotherapists- pathophysiology of soft tissue
2 Basic orthopedic science for physiotherapists- pathophysiology of bone
3 Basic orthopedic science for physiotherapists- pathophysiology of cartilage-meniscus
4 Basic orthopedic science for physiotherapists- pathophysiology of peripheral nerve
5 Temporomandibular joint and cervical spine: Assessment and key points in rehabilitation
6 Thoracic spine: Assessment and key points in rehabilitation
7 Lumbar spine: Assessment and key points in rehabilitation
8 Shoulder: Assessment and key points in rehabilitation
9 Elbow: Assessment and key points in rehabilitation
10 Elbow: Assessment and key points in rehabilitation
11 Wrist/Hand: Assessment and key points in rehabilitation
12 Wrist/Hand: Assessment and key points in rehabilitation
13 Hip: Assessment and key points in rehabilitation
14 Knee: Assessment and key points in rehabilitation
15 Ankle/Foot: Assessment and key points in rehabilitation
16 Final exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Skinner, H.B., Current diagnosis & treatment in orthopedics. 3rd ed2003, New York: Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill. x, 758 p.
2. 2. Donatelli, R. and M.J. Wooden, Orthopaedic physical therapy. 3rd ed2001, New York: Churchill Livingstone. xv, 656 p.
3. 3. Richardson, J.K. and Z.A. Iglarsh, Clinical orthopaedic physical therapy1994, Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co. xvii, 712 p.
4. 4. Miller MD:Review of Orthopedics,WB Sounders Company,Philedelphia,1992
5. 5. Loudon JK,Bell SL,Johnston JM:The Clinical Orthopedic Assessment Guide, Human Kinetics Champaign,USA,1998
6. 6. Hertling D. Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders: Physical Therapy Principles and Methods. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,2005.
7. 7. Nordin M,Frankel VH:Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System,2. ed,Lea&Febiger,Philedelphia, 1989
8. 8. Nickel VL,Botte MJ:Orthopaedic Rehabilitation,Churchill Livingstone,New York,1992

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 14 5
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 14 5
Presentation 14 10
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar 14 10
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 58 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Utilizes knowledge from the literature in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation systematically, assessing, evaluating, describing, analyzing, and planning for professional and academic work with essential concepts and principles.
2 Plans and implements academic studies using evidence-based literature in physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
3 Collects data according to ethical principles, selects suitable statistical methods, analyzes results, critiques them by comparing with literature, and presents or publishes at national/international scientific meetings.
4 Takes responsibility individually within multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary teams for problem-solving in academic and scientific work and collaborates effectively using communication skills.
5 Identifies learning needs and goals, adopts lifelong learning for personal growth, uses a foreign language and information-communication technology, follows developments in the field, and organizes and supports quality improvement programs.
6 Understands the duties, rights, and responsibilities related to scientific work in physiotherapy, adheres to academic ethics and standards, and maintains professional conduct internationally.
7 Applies evidence-based preventive and rehabilitative approaches aligned with changing and growing community needs in physiotherapy and rehabilitation to contribute to health policy development and raise public awareness.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 14 1 14
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 14 1 14
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 11 11
Total Workload 125