Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Master) (with Thesis) (English)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: PHYS5024
Course Name: Early Period Physiotherapy After Orthopedic Surgery
Semester: Fall
Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
8
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. KÜBRA KARDEŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Doç.Dr.Gül Deniz Yelvar Yılmaz
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course for each student;
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.

Course Content: Rehabilitation approaches that will be applied to hospitalized patients in the early period after orthopedic surgery.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) After completing this course, the student: is be able to describe general orthopaedic problems 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.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Fractures, classification of fractures, fracture healing, fracture complications, General principles of fracture rehabilitation and fracture rehabilitation Rehabilitation in lower and upper extremity fractures
2) Joint arthroplasties, endoprostheses and rehabilitation, Rehabilitation of hip and knee arthroplasty
3) Rotator sheath pathologies, rehabilitation approaches in bursitis and periatitis
4) Hand surgery and rehabilitation
5) Rehabilitation of ligament and meniscus injuries in the knee
6) Common pathologies and rehabilitation of ankle, wrist and elbow
7) Midterm
8) Exercise selection and applications of surgery after orthopedic surgery, Open and closed kinetic chain exercises
9) Cold applications after orthopedic surgery; effect of cryokinetics and application times
10) The effect of biofeedback and electrical stimulation in orthopedic rehabilitation
11) Use of other electrotherapy modalities in orthopedic cases
12) Banding methods used in orthopedics; Therapeutic or preventive effects and application methods of bandages in orthopedic cases
13) The characteristics of knee brace, brace, braces and orthoses used in orthopedics and indications for use
14) Fınal Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders Notları, Literatür, Pubmed, Medline
References: Course Notes, Literature, Pubmed, Medline

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) She/He has up-to-date reliable and evidence-based knowledge on Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
2) She has the knowledge to apply evaluation and treatment methods in the field of physiotherapy, which she will specialize in.
3) She/he has sufficient knowledge about the legislation related to physiotherapy practices.
4) Makes evaluation and treatment program planning for individuals who require physiotherapy and rehabilitation by using the theoretical and applied knowledge specific to the field.
5) It directs professional evaluation, treatment and practices according to technological developments and health policies.
6) Analyzes problems and reflects them into practice by using field-specific knowledge and skills.
7) She/he works independently and takes responsibility by using her knowledge in the field of physiotherapy.
8) Conducts research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, plans and manages project design and execution.
9) Develops new ideas in the field of physiotherapy and evaluates information sources with a critical approach.
10) Adopts lifelong learning and uses professional knowledge effectively and sets learning goals.
11) Expresses herself/himself effectively by using communication technologies by following resources on physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
12) Follows current developments in the field of health and communicates in interdisciplinary cooperation with a sense of social responsibility.
13) It acts in accordance with the legislation and professional ethical rules in cooperation with the relevant disciplines, taking into account the duties, rights and responsibilities in the physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices in which it is specialized.
14) It applies professional integrity and responsibility for the well-being of the individual, providing safety at every stage and creating the right model.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) She/He has up-to-date reliable and evidence-based knowledge on Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. 3
2) She has the knowledge to apply evaluation and treatment methods in the field of physiotherapy, which she will specialize in. 3
3) She/he has sufficient knowledge about the legislation related to physiotherapy practices. 3
4) Makes evaluation and treatment program planning for individuals who require physiotherapy and rehabilitation by using the theoretical and applied knowledge specific to the field. 2
5) It directs professional evaluation, treatment and practices according to technological developments and health policies. 1
6) Analyzes problems and reflects them into practice by using field-specific knowledge and skills. 2
7) She/he works independently and takes responsibility by using her knowledge in the field of physiotherapy. 3
8) Conducts research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, plans and manages project design and execution. 3
9) Develops new ideas in the field of physiotherapy and evaluates information sources with a critical approach. 2
10) Adopts lifelong learning and uses professional knowledge effectively and sets learning goals. 3
11) Expresses herself/himself effectively by using communication technologies by following resources on physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 1
12) Follows current developments in the field of health and communicates in interdisciplinary cooperation with a sense of social responsibility. 2
13) It acts in accordance with the legislation and professional ethical rules in cooperation with the relevant disciplines, taking into account the duties, rights and responsibilities in the physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices in which it is specialized. 3
14) It applies professional integrity and responsibility for the well-being of the individual, providing safety at every stage and creating the right model. 2

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 44