Hydrotherapy

Course Code:

PTR 106

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

Theoric:

2

Practice:

0

Lab:

0

Credits:

2

ECTS:

3

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Rasmi MUAMMER

Courses given by:

Rasmi MUAMMER

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to enable students to learn the basic principles of water treatments.

Course Content:

This course includes different application methods of hydrotherapy with an explanation of the principles, applications, and effects.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Discussion

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Theorical exam

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Describes the definition of “hydrotherapy”.	1,,4,6,7	1,2	A
2) Describes the definition of “spa therapy”.	1,4,6,7	1,2	A
3) Describes the hydrotherapy techniques	1,4,5,6,7	1,2	A
4) Describes the thalassotherapy techniques	1,4,5,6,7	1,2	A
5) Analyzes the spesific rehabilitation techniques.	1,4,5,6,7,9	1,2	A

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to hydrotherapy, Physical properties
2	Water physiological properties and effects
3	Full immersion baths
4	Partial-immersion baths, Sit baths
5	Whirlpool, Hubbard tank
6	Showers and sprays
7	Showers and sprays
8	Fluidotherapy, Differences with Wet and Hot Applications	Mid-Term
9	Thalassotherapy, Spa therapy
10	Thermomineral Waters
11	Gases, mud therapy
12	Specific Techniques: Halliwick Method
13	Specific Techniques: Bad Ragaz Ring Method
14	Specific Techniques: Watsu and other techniques
15	Discussion

Recommended Sources

Textbook

1. Becker B, Cole E; Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy, Aquatic Science Associate, 2011

2. Akman N, Surenkok O; Hidroterapi ve Akuatik Rehabilitasyon, Haberal Egitim Vakfı, 2006

Additional Resources

Photos of spa centers; photos and videos of aquatic rehabilitation techniques.

Material Sharing

Documents	Photocopy shareable.
Exams	Not shareable.

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	40
Final Exam	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
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Having enough educational background in health.			X
2	Using the basic knowledge to define and analyze the problems.		X
3	To make solution suggestions based on the evidence.			x
4	To choose and use efficiently physiotherapy- rehabilitation techniques required for the cases.				X
5	To gain practice skills.			X
6	To have the capability to choose the therapy agents, tools and plan the rehabilitation program.				X
7	To have a command in spesific problems in physiotherapy					X
8	To have command in communication skills usage in order to communicate efficiently.		X
9	To achieve an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and consistently self-improving.				X
10	To have the consciousness of professional, social and universal ethics and responsibilities				X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
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			64
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			2,56
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

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