THERMAL-LIGHT-HDYROTHERAPY

Course Description

The main aim of the course is to provide basic information about physical principles, physiological effects, application methods, indications and contraindications, and hazards of heat, light, hydrotherapy modalities to students. The topics within the scope of this course are basic cell and tissue structure and properties, definition and steps of inflammation; definition and theories of pain; repair mechanisms; physical properties of heat and light; the effects of superficial temperature modalities and physiological effects of infrared, laser, ultraviolet, helioterapy and cold application on inflammation and pain; the aim and physiological effects of using hydrotherapy. Students will summarize, the heat, light and hydrotherapy issues according to detailed and clinically applicable knowledge and skills in the treatment of illnesses based on scientific bases.

THERMAL-LIGHT-HDYROTHERAPY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

1. 01 Select the appropriate treatment modality from the student taking the heat, light and hydrotherapy course
2. 02 Select and explain the effects of superficial temperature modalities on inflammation and pain
3. 03 Explain the physical and physiological effects of surface temperature modalities
4. 04 Explain the physical and physiological effects of infrared, laser, UVL, heliotherapy and cold application, distinguish indications and contraindications and apply them

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Isı-Işık-Hidroterapi, Hülya Harutoğlu,2016
2. 02 Kayıhan H, Dolunay N. Fizyoterapide Isı, Işık, Su. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon YO yayınları 1992

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Knows the tissue healing stages and explains inflammation. Summarizes the tissue repair mechanism. SOLO 3
2. L02 Summarizes the pathophysiology and terminology of pain. Explain the relationship between pain and physiotherapy. SOLO 3
3. L03 Explain the properties, physiological effects, indications and contraindications of the methods of heat-light agents. SOLO 4
4. L04 Explain the therapeutic effects of heat, light and hydrotherapy. SOLO 4
5. L05 Decide on the appropriate treatment modalities for the patient SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Has up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge about Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
2. P02 Identifies and defines problems using up-to-date knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and plans treatment as per evaluation results.
3. P03 Implements and monitors the development of physiotherapy and rehabilitation processes within the frame of professional ethical principles, and changes or terminates processes when necessary
4. P04 Executes the necessary protocols for physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices by using the relevant technology, training and treatment equipment
5. P05 Takes responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex unpredictable problems encountered in practices related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
6. P06 Can independently carry out projects and research related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, actively participates in all its steps and makes the necessary reports to provide quality service.
7. P07 Contributes to the protection of public health in line with social needs and to the creation of necessary rehabilitation and health policies in parallel with the needs of the society.
8. P08 Embraces personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; uses information resources effectively.
9. P09 Commands a foreign language in order to follow the developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as the ability to communicate in Turkish orally and in writing.
10. P10 Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
11. P11 Contributes to in-field and extra-field education and professional promotion programs, and represents its profession at national and international level.

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