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Course Code: 
PTR 314
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
Theoric: 
2
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
2
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
4
Course Language: 
English
Course Coordinator: 
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
1.Demonstrate an understanding of basic principles neurologic rehabilitation 2.Identify the physiological and pathological conditions related to neurologic rehabilitation 3.Identify and apply the assessment methods in neurologic rehabilitation
Course Content: 

This course provides the student with information related to the physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches to neurologic conditions.  Rehabilitation of the diseases of the upper and lower motor neurons, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, tumors of the central and peripheric nervous systems, and neuromuscular diseases will be discussed in addition to the special physiotherapeutic treatment modalities and rehabilitation approaches.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2. discussion 12. group work 14. laboratory work
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Theoretical exam, B: Practical exam (laboratory) C: Homework, D: Presentation E: Quiz

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1. Describes neurological problems.

1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

1,2,12,14

A, B, D

2. Describes planning rehabilitation program in neurological problems

1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

1,2,12,14

A, B, D

3. Describes choosing the proper rehabilitation technique in neurological problems.

1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

1,2,12,14

A, B, D

4. Describes neurologic rehabilitation laboratory-hands on work. 

1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

1,2,12,14

A, B, D

 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Examination of Neurological and Physiotherapy Assessment

 

2

Ataxies: Types, Pathology, Methods of Assessment and Measurement

 

3

Ataxies: Treatment Interventions

 

4

M.S Multiple Sclerosis: Methods of Assessment and Measurement, Treatment Intervention

 

5

Rehabilitation of Head Injury, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Tumors

 

6

Rehabilitation of Disk Hernia

 

7

Rehabilitation of Peripheric Neuropathies

 

8

Midterm Exam

 

9

Rehabilitation of Cerebrovascular Diseases

 

10

Rehabilitation of Parkinson’s Disease

 

11

Spasticity Mechanisms, Assessment and Treatment

 

12

Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Injuries

 

13

Rehabilitation of Neuromuscular Diseases

 

14

Rehabilitation of Alzheimer's Disease

 

15

General Discussion

 
 
 

Recommended Sources

Ders Notu

1.İÜ İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Temel ve Klinik Bilimler Ders Kitaplar, Fiziksel Tıp ve Rehabilitasyon.

2.Oğuz H, Tıbbi Rehabilitasyon, Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, 1995

3.Edwards S, Neurological Rehabilitation, Churchill Livingstone, 2002

Diğer Kaynaklar

 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

Photocopy shareable.
Assignments Shareable.

Exams

Not shareable.
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-Term

1

90

Oral Presentation

1

10

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

1

2

3

4

5

 

1

To have knowledge about health for national and international physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications.

     

x

   

2

Using basic knowledge, identifying and analyzing problems.

     

x

   

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

     

4

Choosing and using appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation techniques for cases.

     

x

   

5

To gain practical skills in application processes.

       

x

 

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

 

7

To have an idea about special topics in physiotherapy.

     

x

   

8

To have an idea about oral and written communication methods for correct communication.

     

x

   

9

To be sensitive to life-long learning and self-improvement.

     

x

   

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
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course duration (including the exam week: 15x total course hours/week)

15

2

30

Laboratory 15 2 30

Hours for off-the-classroom study (pre-study, practice, review/week)

15

2

30

Mid-term exam

1

5

5

Final

1

5

5

Total Work Load

 

 

100

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

4

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

4

 
 
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