FTR 101 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Course Name

Basics of Physiotherapy I

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
FTR 101	Fall	4	2	5	6

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	Turkish
Course Type	Required
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Group Work Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Öğr.Gör.Dr. BANU DEĞİRMENCİOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s)	Doç. Dr. Ata Elvan Dr.Öğretim Üyesi BARIŞ GÜRPINAR Öğr.Gör.Dr. BANU DEĞİRMENCİOĞLU
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	This course aims to provide students basic knowledge about the physiotherapist profession, basic scientific theories and approaches related to human behavior, as well as the ability to establish accurate and effective professional communication, and upper extremity superficial anatomy-palpation techniques.and the basic principles of palpation.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Define the basic conceptual knowledge and working areas of the physiotherapist profession and its role in improving public health. List the legislation and legal regulations related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and the professional platforms working in this field. Discuss the importance of communication in human relations and health. Discuss basic information about patient communication. Define approaches and research methods related to behavioral sciences. Explain types of sensation, perception, learning and memory. Define the basic principles of superficial anatomy and palpation techniques. Apply superficial anatomy and palpation techniques of upper extremity.
Course Description	This course includes the definition, content and development of the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, physiotherapy and rehabilitation education and application areas, legal regulations, professional practices, team work in the field of health, the concept of communication and factors affecting communication, professional communication skills, research methods in psychology, neuroscience and behavior. Includes information on developmental psychology, social psychology and general and regional superficial anatomy, and correct palpation techniques of the upper extremity.
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Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Course introduction. Definition of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; history and development of the profession.	Güncel yaklaşımlarla fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyona giriş Prof. Dr. Hülya Harutoğlu (Bölüm:1 sf:3-7, Bölüm:2 sf:9-17, Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyona Giriş Prof. Dr. Arzu Razak Özdinçler Bölüm:1 sf:1-11, Bölüm:3 sf:27-32)
2	Definitions of physiotherapy and physiotherapist. Fields of practice, roles and responsibilities of physiotherapists. Physiotherapy in Türkiye and worldwide: ENPHE, APTA, World Physiotherapy (formerly WCPT), and the Turkish Physiotherapy Association. Introduction to the science of psychology	Güncel yaklaşımlarla fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyona giriş Prof. Dr. Hülya Harutoğlu (Bölüm:1 sf:3-7, Bölüm:2 sf:9-17, Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyona Giriş Prof. Dr. Arzu Razak Özdinçler Bölüm:1 sf:1-11, Bölüm:3 sf:27-32)
3	Overview of the fields of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation: Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Sports Rehabilitation, Rheumatological Rehabilitation, and Geriatric Rehabilitation. Research methods in psychology	Fizyoterapist ve hasta iletişimi Prof. Dr. Uğur Cavlak, Bölüm:2, sf:23-33 • Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel. • Hill-Renner, M. T. and Feldman, RS (2016). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji.
4	Emotional intelligence and communication in the rehabilitation process. Verbal and non-verbal communication. Neurobiological foundations of the mind: Brain and nervous system. Basic principles of surface anatomy and palpation.	Fizyoterapist ve hasta iletişimi Prof. Dr. Uğur Cavlak, Bölüm:3-4, sf:35-60 • Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel. • Hill-Renner, M. T. and Feldman, RS (2016). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji. • Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. (2009). Fundamentals of human neuropsychology. Macmillan.
5	Measurement and assessment methods and treatment modalities in physiotherapy. Basic principles of surface anatomy and palpation. Neurobiological foundations of the mind: sensation and perception.	Güncel yaklaşımlarla fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyona giriş Prof. Dr. Hülya Harutoğlu, Bölüm:5-11, sf:37,125 • Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel. • Hill-Renner, M. T. and Feldman, RS (2016). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji. • Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. (2009). Fundamentals of human neuropsychology. Macmillan.
6	An overview of the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation: orthopedic rehabilitation, sports rehabilitation, rheumatological rehabilitation, and geriatric rehabilitation. Basic principles of surface anatomy and palpation. Neurobiological foundations of the mind: consciousness and sleep.	Güncel yaklaşımlarla fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyona giriş Prof. Dr. Hülya Harutoğlu Bölüm: 21, sf: 237-244, Bölüm:19, sf:215-225, Bölüm 17, sf: 189-195, Bölüm:20 sf:227-235 Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyona Giriş Prof. Dr. Arzu Razak Özdinçler Bölüm: 11, sf:109-118, Bölüm:12, sf:119-132, Bölüm:10, sf:97-108 • Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel. • Hill-Renner, M. T. and Feldman, RS (2016). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji. • Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. (2009). Fundamentals of human neuropsychology. Macmillan.
7	An overview of the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation: cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, and pediatric rehabilitation. Basic principles of surface anatomy and palpation. Stress and health psychology.	Güncel yaklaşımlarla fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyona giriş Prof. Dr. Hülya Harutoğlu Bölüm:25-26, sf:275-290, Bölüm:18, sf: 197-213, Bölüm:22, sf:247-257 , Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyona Giriş Prof. Dr. Arzu Razak Özdinçler Bölüm:14-15, sf:143- 156, Bölüm:8-9, sf:79-96 • Morris, C.G. (2002). Understanding Psychology. Prentice-Hall: NJ (Selected Sections: Chapter 1: The Science of Psychology)
8	Midterm Exam
9	Basic principles of surface anatomy and palpation. Lifespan development: infancy and childhood.	Reichert, Bernhard, Wolfgang Stelzenmüller, and Omer Matthijs. Palpation techniques: surface anatomy for physical therapists. Stuttgart, Germany:: Thieme, 2011. • Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel. • Hill-Renner, M. T. and Feldman, RS (2016). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji.
10	Basic principles of surface anatomy and palpation. Lifespan development: adolescence, adulthood, and old age.	Reichert, Bernhard, Wolfgang Stelzenmüller, and Omer Matthijs. Palpation techniques: surface anatomy for physical therapists. Stuttgart, Germany:: Thieme, 2011. • Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel. • Hill-Renner, M. T. and Feldman, RS (2016). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji.
11	Basic principles of surface anatomy and palpation. Psychopathology 1	Reichert, Bernhard, Wolfgang Stelzenmüller, and Omer Matthijs. Palpation techniques: surface anatomy for physical therapists. Stuttgart, Germany:: Thieme, 2011. • Glassman, W., & Hadad, M. (2013). Approaches to Psychology. McGraw Hill.
12	Upper extremity palpation techniques. Psychopathology 2	Reichert, Bernhard, Wolfgang Stelzenmüller, and Omer Matthijs. Palpation techniques: surface anatomy for physical therapists. Stuttgart, Germany:: Thieme, 2011. • Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel. • Hill-Renner, M. T. and Feldman, RS (2016). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji. • Kring, A. M., Johnson, S. L., Davison, G., & Neale, J. (2015). Anormal psikolojisi. M. Şahin (çev.), Ankara: Nobel Akademi.
13	Upper extremity palpation techniques. In-class video viewing.	Reichert, Bernhard, Wolfgang Stelzenmüller, and Omer Matthijs. Palpation techniques: surface anatomy for physical therapists. Stuttgart, Germany:: Thieme, 2011. • Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel. • Hill-Renner, M. T. and Feldman, RS (2016). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji. • Kring, A. M., Johnson, S. L., Davison, G., & Neale, J. (2015). Anormal psikolojisi. M. Şahin (çev.), Ankara: Nobel Akademi.
14	Upper extremity palpation techniques. In-class video viewing.	Reichert, Bernhard, Wolfgang Stelzenmüller, and Omer Matthijs. Palpation techniques: surface anatomy for physical therapists. Stuttgart, Germany: Thieme, 2011.
15	Review of the course
16	Final exam

Course Notes/Textbooks

Güncel yaklaşımlarla fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyona giriş Prof. Dr. Hülya Harutoğlu
Fizyoterapist ve Hasta İletişimi, Uğur Cavlak, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri,2020. ISBN: 9786057607614 &Reichert, Bernhard, Wolfgang Stelzenmüller, and Omer Matthijs. Palpation techniques: surface anatomy for physical therapists. Stuttgart, Germany:: Thieme, 2011.
Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel. &Hill-Renner, M. T. and Feldman, RS (2016). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji.
Glassman, W., & Hadad, M. (2013). Approaches to Psychology. McGraw Hill. Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. (2009). Fundamentals of human neuropsychology. Macmillan
Morris, C.G. (2002). Understanding Psychology. Prentice-Hall: NJ (Selected Sections: Chapter 1: The Science of Psychology
Kring, A. M., Johnson, S. L., Davison, G., & Neale, J. (2015). Anormal psikolojisi. M. Şahin (çev.), Ankara: Nobel Akademi.

Suggested Readings/Materials

Pagliarulo M.A. (2012). Introduction to Physical Therapy. 4th ed. St Louis: Elsevier Mosby. ISBN: 978-0323073967
Upton D. (2017). Hemşireler ve Sağlık Profesyonelleri için Psikolojiye Giriş. Çeviri: Tabak RS. Palme Yayınevi, Ankara. ISBN: 978-6053556534

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application	1	10
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	10
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	30
Final Exam	1	50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	50
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	50
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	4	64
Laboratory / Application Hours	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	14	1	14
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	5	5
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	15	15
Final Exam	1	20	20
		Total	150

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to define issues, and conduct evaluation and planning in health, disease and disability, using theoretical and applied concepts and principles of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.	-	-	-	-	-
2	To be able to demonstrate the analytical and practical skills to identify, formulate and to resolve issues affecting health; to be able to specify and apply the evidence-based practices in clinical decision-making.	-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to effectively use devices, tools and equipment, appropriate treatment techniques and modalities, up-to-date informatics and rehabilitation technologies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.	-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to record and collect data, analyze, interpret, and present results in health sciences.	-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to take responsibility, and demonstrate efficient working and management skills autonomously, as an individual, and as part of a healthcare team.	-	X	-	-	-
6	To be able to adopt the principle of lifelong learning; critically evaluate the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of information; access up-to-date scientific and technological information and practices.	-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to communicate with, and convey information to the individuals/groups regardless of their sociocultural background, education level, age or disability status.	-	-	X	-	-
8	To be able to understand and apply legal rights, regulations and responsibilities regarding the physiotherapy profession and practices; to participate in academic, professional, regional, and global networks, and to utilize these networks efficiently.	-	-	-	X	-
9	To acquire the ability to perform, record and archive Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation applications according to the principles of healthcare quality, patient and occupational safety, professional deontology and ethics.	-	-	X	-	-
10	To be able to contribute to the public health promotion via developing novel approaches to meet the diverse and changing needs of society, and to develop health policies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.	-	-	X	-	-
11	To be able to communicate with patients and healthcare team and perform clinical applications in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)	-	-	-	-	-