This course covers in detail the mechanisms of superficial heat, cold modalities, pain and inflammation.
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
1) Expresses the Basic Principles and laws of heat & light |
6 |
1,2,14 |
A |
2) Explains the application of superficial hot and cold modalities |
6 |
1,2,14 |
A |
3) Evaluation the modalities in relation to the diseases |
6 |
1,2,14 |
A |
4) ) Applying the modalities in relation to the diseases |
6 |
1,2,14 |
A |
Course Flow
Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
1 |
Introduction, heat and light, general principles |
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2 |
Physical features, temperature, heat transfer methods |
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3 |
The features of superficial and deep modalities |
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4 |
The physiological effects of heat and cold, physiological control |
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5 |
The physiological effects on body tissues, therapeutic effects |
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6 |
Modalities (parafin wax). Indications, contraindications, hazards, and safety measures, considerations, management, and hygiene |
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7 |
Modalities (hot packs). Indications, contraindications, hazards, and safety measures, considerations, management, and hygiene |
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8 |
Modalities (fluidotherapy and other modalities). Indications, contraindications, hazards, and safety measures, considerations, management, and hygiene |
Mid-Term |
9 |
Electromagnetic radiation |
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10 |
Infrared |
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11 |
Ultraviolet |
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12 |
Comparison of dry and moist modalities |
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13 |
Pain, pain receptors, pathways, gate control theory, assessment of pain, and pain and modalities |
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14 |
Inflammation and tissue regeneration, effects of modalities |
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15 |
General discussion |
Recommended Sources
Textbook |
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Additional Resources |
Forster A. Palastanga N. Clayton’s Electrotherapy Theory and Practice, Bailliere Tindall, london; 1985 |
Material Sharing
Documents |
Photocopy shareable. |
Assignments |
Shareable. |
Exams |
Not shareable. |
Assessment
IN-TERM STUDIES |
NUMBER |
PERCENTAGE |
Mid-terms |
1 |
40 |
Quizzes |
- |
- |
Assignment |
- |
- |
Fınal examınatıon |
1 |
60 |
Total |
|
100 |
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE |
|
60 |
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
|
40 |
Total |
|
100 |
COURSE CATEGORY |
Expertise/Field Courses |
Course’s Contribution to Program
No |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Contribution |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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1 |
To have knowledge about health for national and international physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications. |
X |
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2 |
Using the basic knowledge to define and analyze the problems. |
X |
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3 |
To use physiotherapy and rehabilitation assessment methods and to provide evidence-based solutions in order to protect and improve the health of patients and healthy people and to achieve the best functional level. |
X |
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4 |
Choosing and using appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation techniques for cases. |
X |
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5 |
To gain practical skills in application processes. |
X |
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6 |
To gain the ability to choose the appropriate therapy agents to be used in rehabilitation and to follow, evaluate and apply the current literature while planning the treatment program. |
X |
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7 |
To have an idea about special topics in physiotherapy. |
X |
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8 |
To have an idea about oral and written communication methods for correct communication. |
X |
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9 |
To be sensitive to life-long learning and self-improvement. |
X |
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10 |
To be able to determine the duties, rights and responsibilities related to the profession of physiotherapists, to act in accordance with professional ethics, principles and standards. |
X |
ECTS
Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) |
15 |
2 |
30 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
15 |
2 |
30 |
Mid-terms |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Final examination |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Total Work Load |
|
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64 |
Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
|
|
2,56 |
ECTS Credit of the Course |
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3 |