FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

FTR 206 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Electrophysical Agents II
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FTR 206
Spring
2
2
3
4

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
Case Study
Q&A
Role Playing
Simulation
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to provide students with basic theoretical and practical information about the physical principles, physiological effects, application methods, indications and contra-indications and dangers of electrotherapy modalities and to develop treatment methods and application skills.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • define basic concepts and principles related to electrotherapy methods;
  • explain the physical principles, physiological effects and application methods of electrotherapy modalities;
  • select electro-physical modalities suitable for the patient and the disease;
  • explain the place of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in physiotherapy;
  • compare the effects and application methods of different electrotherapy methods.
Course Description This course covers the applications of ultrasound, diadynamic currents, low frequency currents, high voltage intermittent galvanic stimulation, TENS, Russian current, NMES, FES, biofeedback, ESWT, magnetotherapy.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 History of electrotherapy, terminology Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016, 2. Baskı ISBN: 9786059160032
2 Electrical properties of cells and tissues, some pathologies indication for electrotherapy Arzu Razak Özdinçler. Fiziksel Modaliteler ve Elektroterapi, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi, 2014 ISBN: 9786054499809
3 Direct current and properties, iontophoresis Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı ISBN: 9786059160032
4 Medical and surgical galvanism Arzu Razak Özdinçler. Fiziksel Modaliteler ve Elektroterapi, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi, 2014 ISBN: 9786054499809
5 Modified forms of direct current Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, ISBN: 9786059160032
6 Low frequency currents - Faradic and Sinusoidal currents Arzu Razak Özdinçler. Fiziksel Modaliteler ve Elektroterapi, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi, 2014 ISBN: 9786054499809
7 Electrodiagnosis Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, ISBN: 9786059160032
8 Midterm Exam
9 Stimulation effects on healthy muscle and Russian current Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, 119-125
10 Neuromuscular electrical stimulation - Functional electrical stimulation Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, 145-163
11 Interferential currents Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, 231-241
12 TENS and Pain Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, 231-241
13 Diadynamic currents, microcurrent Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, 221-231
14 High Voltage Intermittent Galvanic Stimulation Yakut E, Dalkılıç M, Kaya D. Kanıta Dayalı Eklektroterapi. Pelikan Kitapevi, 2008; 225-254
15 Biofeedback, Semester Review Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, ISBN: 9786059160032
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Arzu Razak Özdinçler. Fiziksel Modaliteler ve Elektroterapi. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi, 2014   ISBN: 9786054499809

 

Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı  ISBN: 9786059160032

 

Yakut E, Dalkılıç M, Kaya D, Kanıta Dayalı Eklektroterapi. Pelikan Kitapevi, ISBN:9789944119160

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
5
Laboratory / Application
1
5
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
35
Final Exam
1
45
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
55
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
45
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
3
6
18
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
18
18
Final Exam
1
20
20
    Total
120

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
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.

X
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.

X
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.

X
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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