FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

FTR 207 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Manual Therapy I
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FTR 207
Fall
2
2
3
3

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 Group Work
Problem Solving
Case Study
Q&A
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives This course aims to provide students with the basic theoretical and practical information about massage techniques, to make them acquire the basic concepts of evaluation and application of massage therapy, and to teach them problem-solving skills.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • explain reflex, mechanical, physiological and clinical effects of massage methods and techniques;
  • plan massage therapy as a treatment option in indicated cases;
  • apply classical, connective tissue and deep friction massage techniques;
  • explain the clinical decision-making process for the massage techniques;
  • define contraindications of massage techniques.
Course Description This course covers the history of massage, different massage techniques, aims, application principles, effects, classical massage techniques, structure, function, examination of connective tissue, mechanism and application techniques of connective tissue massage (CTM), deep friction massage techniques and pediatric massage techniques.

 



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 Information and introduction about the course content
2 History of massage, different massage techniques, purposes, principles of application, effects İnci Yüksel, Masaj Teknikleri, S 15-56
3 Classic massage (Lower-upper extremity) İnci Yüksel. Masaj Teknikleri, S 82-118
4 Classic massage (Back-neck massage) İnci Yüksel. Masaj Teknikleri, S 118-138
5 Classic massage (Abdominal-face massage), Pediatric massage İnci Yüksel. Masaj Teknikleri, S 138-148, 205-228
6 Structure, function and examination of connective tissue. Mechanism of connective tissue massage (CTM), application technique İnci Yüksel. Masaj Teknikleri, S: 283-307
7 Lumbosacral region (basic region), lower thoracic and scapular region CTM İnci Yüksel. Masaj Teknikleri, S: 329-332
8 Interscapular, cervical, occipital region CTM Midterm Exam İnci Yüksel. Masaj Teknikleri, S: 333-336
9 Upper extremity CTM İnci Yüksel. Masaj Teknikleri, S: 337-342
10 Lower extremity CTM nci Yüksel. Masaj Teknikleri, S: 342-345
11 Deep tissue massage İnci Yüksel. Masaj Teknikleri, S: 233-243
12 Manual lymph drainage İnci Yüksel. Masaj Teknikleri, S: 243-269
13 Manual lymph drainage İnci Yüksel. Masaj Teknikleri, S: 233-241
14 General review İnci Yüksel. Masaj Teknikleri, S: 205-226
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

İnci Yüksel, Masaj Teknikleri, Hipokrat Yayınevi, Ankara, 2016. ISBN: 9786059160193

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
1
10
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
40
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
1
16
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
14
1
14
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
12
12
Final Exam
1
16
16
    Total
90

 

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

 


SOCIAL MEDIA

NEWS |ALL NEWS

Izmir University of Economics
is an establishment of
izto logo
Izmir Chamber of Commerce Health and Education Foundation.
ieu logo

Sakarya Street No:156
35330 Balçova - İzmir / Turkey

kampus izmir

Follow Us

İEU © All rights reserved.