Testing And Evaluation In Physiotherapy

Course Code:

PTR 201

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

Theoric:

2

Practice:

0

Lab:

4

Credits:

4

ECTS:

5

Prerequisite Courses:

Anatomy II

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Elif DEVELİ

Courses given by:

Elif DEVELİ

Elif Tuğçe ÇİL SERTÖZ

Course Objectives:

The main objective of the Testing and Evaluation in Physiotherapy course is to comprehensively teach students measurement and evaluation methods, enhancing their skills in objectively assessing the physical condition of patients, creating treatment plans, and intervening appropriately. This course aims to provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to make effective decisions in clinical applications.

Course Content:

This course includes patient evaluation, postural analysis, anthropometric analysis, shortening tests, assessment of flexibility, range of motion, goniometric assessments, and muscle testing.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 14: Laboratory work (hands-on applications)

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Theoretical exam, B: Practical exam (laboratory)

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Explains to take patient’s history	1,5,8,9,10	1,12,14	A,B
2. Explains postural analysis	1,5,8,9,10	1,12,14	A,B
3. Explains flexibility tests.	1,5,8,9,10	1,12,14	A,B
4. Explains assessment of Range of Motion(ROM)	1,5,8,9,10	1,12,14	A,B
5. Explains muscle testing and evaluation.	1,5,8,9,10	1,12,14	A,B

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction- Patient’s anamnesis and evaluation
2	Anatomical Landmarks and Anthropometric Measurements
3	Measurement of Range of Motion
4	Measurement of Range of Motion
5	Measurement of Muscle Shortness
6	Flexibility and Assessment
7	Posture and Postural Analysis
8	Manuel Muscle Testing – Upper Extremity	Mid-Term
9	Manuel Muscle Testing—Upper Extremity
10	Manuel Muscle Testing—Lower Extremity
11	Manuel Muscle Testing—Lower Extremity
12	Manuel Muscle Testing—Head and Trunk
13	Manuel Muscle Testing—Head and Trunk
14	General Discussion
15	General Discussion

Recommended Sources

Textbook

1.Otman S, Demirel H, Sade H; Tedavi Hareketlerinde Temel Değerlendirme Prensipleri, Sinem Ofset, Ankara, 1998.

2.Özdinçler AR, Yeldan İ, Demirbaş ŞB(ed); Hislop HJ, Montgomery J, Daniels ve Worthingham’ın Kas Testi, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2006.

Additional Resources

Material Sharing

Documents	Photocopy shareable.
Exams	Not shareable.

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Theoretical Mid-Term Exam	1	28
Practical Mid-Term Exam	1	12
Theoretical Final Exam	1	42
Practical Final Exam	1	18
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 sufficient educational background in health			x
2	Defining and analyzing problems with basic knowledge		x
3	Providing evidence-based solution suggestions			x
4	Selecting and using effective rehabilitation techniques for specific cases				x
5	Acquiring practical skills			x
6	Choosing, designing, and planning therapy agents for rehabilitation				x
7	Specializing in specific topics in physiotherapy					x
8	Using communication skills effectively		x
9	Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and personal development				x
10	Establishing awareness of professional, social, and universal ethical standards and responsibilities				x

ECTS

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	15	2	30
Laboratory	15	4	60
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	1	15
Mid-terms	1	5	5
Final examination	1	5	5
Total Work Load			115
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4,6
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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