Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: FTR301
Course Name: Neurophysiological Approaches 1
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
4
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. ÇİÇEK GÜNDAY
Course Lecturer(s): Lecturer Cicek Gunday
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course for each student;
The aim of this course is to enable the students to decide on the proprioseptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques and patterns appropriate for the functional deficiencies of the patients and to gain the skills of effective application.
Course Content: Definition of proprioceptive neuromuscular fascilitation techniques, neurophysiological basis, usage purposes and indications. Patrioseptif Neuromuscular Collocation and its techniques.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To learn the neurophysiological mechanisms of PNF techniques.
2) Knowing the role of PNF techniques in therapeutic exercises and their intended use.
3) To gain problem solving skills for facultative or inhibition purposes in different neuromuscular system disorders.
4) Ability to apply PNF techniques in different clinical situations.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic features of PNF patterns
2) Fundamental operations for facilitation
3) Pattern of scapula and pelvis
4) Upper extremity patterns
5) Lower extremity patterns
6) Neck and body patterns
7) Chronic vs.acute ilnesses, talking about diagnosis and treatment
8) Midterm exam
9) Facilitation techniques
10) Facilitation techniques
11) Relaxation techniques
12) Relaxation techniques
13) Mat activities
14) Walking training
15) Facilitation of vital functions
16) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları haftalık verielcektir.
References: “Proprioseptif Nöromusküler Fasilitasyon Teknikleri” Kitabı
Fzt. Ayşe Livanelioğlu, Fzt. Zafer Erden

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts and terminology, evaluation processes and methodological application principles in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; uses this advanced knowledge in study, research and practice. 1 2 1
2) Makes the necessary assessment, definition and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using the theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 2 1 1 1
3) Implements the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles in the light of professional attitudes and skills; terminates or changes as necessary. 3 1
4) Takes initiatives to protect and improve public health and welfare; contributes to the production of health strategies and policies suitable for the changing and diversifying needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 2 1 2 1
5) Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence. 1 1 1 3
6) Keeps records and prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; adopts ethical, deontological principles and legal framework in collecting, recording and reporting data. 1 2 3 1
7) Carries out professional and academic studies independently by using his knowledge; works as a team member and assumes responsibility in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
8) It adopts the principle of personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, training and promotion programs related to the field, and demonstrates its professional behavior at an international level. 3 2 2 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Knows the basic concepts and terminology, evaluation processes and methodological application principles in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; uses this advanced knowledge in study, research and practice. 3
2) Makes the necessary assessment, definition and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using the theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 3
3) Implements the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles in the light of professional attitudes and skills; terminates or changes as necessary. 3
4) Takes initiatives to protect and improve public health and welfare; contributes to the production of health strategies and policies suitable for the changing and diversifying needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 2
5) Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence. 1
6) Keeps records and prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; adopts ethical, deontological principles and legal framework in collecting, recording and reporting data. 2
7) Carries out professional and academic studies independently by using his knowledge; works as a team member and assumes responsibility in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups working in this field. 3
8) It adopts the principle of personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, training and promotion programs related to the field, and demonstrates its professional behavior at an international level. 3

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 28
Application 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 16 32
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 104