ADVANCED EXERCISE APPROACHES

Course Description

This course deals with methods of applying therapeutic exercises in various diseases and disorders, evaluation of endurance and performance disorders and treatment principles. The course aims to teach the evaluation and treatment of patients with mobility impairment and balance problems, treatment of patients with movement disorder, treatment approaches of postoperative patients, use of therapeutic exercises in arthritis treatment, therapeutic exercises for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. In addition, evaluation of respiration, effects of exercise in patients with respiratory problems, evaluation of scoliosis patients and scoliosis exercises, regional exercise concept and specific exercises for the region, evaluation of amputated patients, rehabilitation, and posture evaluation during pregnancy, prenatal and postnatal exercises are other issues to be considered.

ADVANCED EXERCISE APPROACHES

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Kisner, C., Colby, L. A., & Borstad, J. – Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, 8th ed., F.A. Davis, 2023.
2. 02 American College of Sports Medicine – ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 12th ed., Wolters Kluwer, 2025.
3. 03 Haff, G. G., & Triplett, N. T. (Eds.) – Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th ed., Human Kinetics, 2016.
4. 04 Brukner, P., & Khan, K. – Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine: Injuries, 6th ed., McGraw Hill, 2024.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain and critically analyze the physiological, biomechanical, and neurophysiological principles of advanced exercise approaches. SOLO 4
2. L02 Critically evaluate the indications, contraindications, effects, and limitations of advanced exercise interventions. SOLO 5
3. L03 Design individualized, evidence-based exercise programs according to patients’ clinical characteristics and rehabilitation goals. SOLO 5
4. L04 Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning, problem-solving, communication, and professional skills in the application of exercise-based rehabilitation. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. Monitors conceptual and clinical scientific developments in core measurement, assessment, and treatment techniques specific to physiotherapy and rehabilitation; applies the advanced and systematic knowledge gained in professional and academic work.
2. Uses theoretical and practical concepts and principles of physiotherapy and rehabilitation to critically evaluate and integrate information from other disciplines, generate new knowledge, and develop problem-solving and clinical decision-making abilities.
3. Designs research plans and participates in projects; selects appropriate statistical methods for their studies, interprets results, prepares reports, and presents findings at scientific meetings or publishes them.
4. Independently conducts specialized practices and research in physiotherapy and rehabilitation in accordance with ethical principles; contributes professional knowledge and skills responsibly within team-based work.
5. Identifies personal learning needs and goals, pursues lifelong learning, and contributes to quality improvement, professional training, and outreach programs.
6. Contributes to public health and health policy; raises awareness among individuals, families, and communities about educational, preventive, and rehabilitative approaches.
7. Uses at least one foreign language included in the European Language Portfolio to communicate effectively in both spoken and written form at an international professional and academic level.

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