REHABILITATION IN ORTHOPEADIC AND RHEUMATOLOGIC DISEASES

Course Description

The aim of this course is to provide understanding the basic methods used in the evaluation and treatment of surgery requiring or not requiring orthopedic problems and the injuries of musculoskeletal system; the selection and application of the most suitable physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches according to surgery and pathology; the basic theoretical knowledge of frequent rheumatic diseases. The classification and information of functional disabilities in orthopedic and rheumatic diseases, the assessment, treatment and practice based on current evidence in these conditions, fracture rehabilitation, spine problems in orthopedic and rheumatologic physiotherapy, physiotherapy in scoliosis, evaluation and treatment approaches of peripheral joints in orthopedic and rheumatologic problems take place in the scope of this course.

REHABILITATION IN ORTHOPEADIC AND RHEUMATOLOGIC DISEASES

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Orthopaedic Physical Therapy , Robert A. Donatelli, Michael J. Wooden. Churchill Livingstone; 4 edition, 2009
2. 02 Guide to evidence-based physical therapy practice / Dianne V. Jewell. By: Jewell, Dianne V.. Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett, 2008. xiii, 480 s
3. 03 Orthopedic physical assessment / David J. Magee. By: Magee, David J.. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders, 2002. xiv, 1020 s.
4. 04 The orthopedic workbook for physical therapy By: Peresic, Wanda. Boston : Jones & Bartlett, 2007 vii, 159 s.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Performing orthopedic evaluation in healthy subjects or patients SOLO 5
2. L02 Having the knowledge about orthopedic disorders and orthopedic dysfunctions SOLO 3
3. L03 Customizing the orthopedic rehabilitation approaches according to the patient and the disease SOLO 5
4. L04 Applying the physiotherapy approaches to patients who need orthopedic rehabilitation. 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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