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Course Code: 
PTR 311
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
Theoric: 
3
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
2
Credits: 
4
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
Pediatric physiotherapy approaches, assessment and evaluation methods and development of appropriate physiotherapy planning with follow-up.
Course Content: 

Students taking this course learn about pediatric physiotherapy approaches including cerebral palsy, congenital brachial plexus injuries, torticollis, orthopedic problems and treatment approaches. 

Course Methodology: 
1: Ders, 2: Tartışmalı ders, 3.Özel destek/yapısal örnekler,4:Rol yapma,5:Problem çözme,6:Vaka çalışması,7:Beyin fırtınası,9:Gösterim 14: Laboratuar
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Theorical exam B:Pratical exam

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) The consept of Pediatric Physiotherapy

1,2,5,7

1,2,4

A

2)  Define the  neurophysiological approach,  motor control

1,2,4,5

1,2,10,14

A,B

3)   Physiotherapy plans in New borns and Cerebral Palsied children.

1,4,5,6,7,9,14

1,2,9,14

A,B

4)   Bobath Consept, assesment and measurements

1,4,5,6,7,9

 

1,2,9,14

A,B

5)  Physiotherapy assesment  in orthopedic problems, post-op  physiotherapy plans 

 

1,4,5,6,7,9

1,2,9,14

A,B

6)Applies physiotherapy plans  for Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injuries,Torticollis,Spina Bifida

1,3,4,6,14

1,2,5,9,14

A,B
 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

.Intruduction to Pediatric Physiotherapy

.Neural Organisation and Movement, What makes a child move?

.Motor control,Motor Learning from theories to practise.

 

2

.Motor control and basic principles of Motor Learning

.Neural Plasticity

.Sensory Motor Integration

.Video show,practice

  

3

.Mechanisims of Postural Control in children with motor delay

.Developmental level and reflex reactions in the normal child

.Pathologic motor and reflex reactions in Cerebral Palsy

.Developmental progress of sitting,standing,walking,prone&supine position

  

4

.Assessment of the neonates at high risk

.Early mobilisation,Positioning and Techniques for carriying the child correctly and femaly education

.Video show and motion analysis for preterm newborns

  

5

.Comman factors that effect in CP and similar movement disorders

.Etiology,Classification causes of Cerebral palsy.

.Bobath approach,Neurodevelopmental Treatment

  

6

.Assessments methods in Cerebral Palsy

.GMFM,GMFCS,MACS

.Bobath approach,Neurodevelopmental treatment(2)

 

7

.Orthopedic Problems in Cerebral Palsy

.Physical & Orthopedic examination

.Causes of deformities and aims of therapy and manegement.

.Physical therapy interventions,Prevention,Medical therapy,Surgery

 

8

Midterm Exam

  

9

.Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injuries

.Etiology,Pathophysiology,Biomechany

.Physical therapy interventions,positioning,handling

.Splinting,Orthopedic surgery

 

10

.Rehabilitation in Spina Bifida 

 

11

 .Fasilitation and handling strategies for Cerebral Palsy 
 
 
 .Adaptive equipment for children with Cerebral Palsy 
 
 
.Physical therapy interventions,positioning,nahdling,splinting 

  

 

 

 

 

12

.Assistive tecnology for Cerebral Palsy 
 
.The use of ICF classification in Cerebral Palsy 

 

13

Case Discussion,Theoretical and Practical applications.

 

14

.Theoratical and Practiacal Applications and Discussion

 
   15 General discussion   
 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

 

  1. Anne Shumway-Cook ,Marjoriew H.Woolacott.  Pediatric Physical Therapy, Lipincot Williams & Wilkins, 2012
  2. Jan S.Tecklin. Pediatric Physical Therapy,  Lipincot Williams & Wilkins,  2008
  3. Ayşe Livanellioğlu, Mintaze Kerem Günel.  Serebral Palside

Fizyoterapi.  Yeni Özbek Matbaası,220

 

4- Lamia Pınar. Sinir ve Kas Fizyolojisi,  Efil Yayınları, 2010.

Additional Resources

  

 

    
 
 

Material Sharing

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

1

40

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
 
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

1

40

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
  1. Having enough educational background in health.
    

X

    

2
  1. Using the basic knowledge to define and analyze the problems.
  

X

      

3
  1. To make solution suggestions based on the evidence.
    

x

    

4
  1. To choose and use efficiently physiotherapy- rehabilitation techniques required for the cases.
      

X

  

5
  1. To gain practice skills.
    

X

    

6
  1. To have the capability to choose the therapy agents, tools and plan the rehabilitation program.
      

X

  

7
  1. To have a command in  spesific problems in physiotherapy
        

X

8
  1. To have command in communication skills usage in order to communicate efficiently.
  

X

      

9
  1. 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

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)

15

3

45
Laboratory  15 2 30

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

15

3

45

Mid-term

1

2

2

Final examination

1

4

4

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

5,04

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5
 
 
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