TECHNOLOGY-BASED APPROACHES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

Course Description

Neurological, orthopedic, rheumatic etc. Three-dimensional systems and advanced technology systems that benefit from physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications for patients with diseases, musculoskeletal and nervous system problems and healthy individuals are included. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation mainly include exercises, heat, electric currents, manual techniques, kinesiological banding. Together with developing technology, technological products have started to take place in physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications as well as in many areas. Robotic systems, motion-supporting technologies, web-based applications and video-based games are the most popular technology-based rehabilitation applications. Technology-based rehabilitation can be applied to all patient groups that require physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and to non-patient health care providers.

TECHNOLOGY-BASED APPROACHES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 World Physiotherapy. Digital Physical Therapy Practice Task Force Reports.
2. 02 American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Digital Health in Physical Therapy.
3. 03 Physiotherapy in the digital age: A narrative review of the paradigm shift driven by the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning
4. 04 Challenges and Prospects of Sensing Technology for the Promotion of Tele-Physiotherapy: A Narrative Review

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Select and critically appraise technology‑based rehabilitation tools using current evidence, device capabilities, contraindications, and safety considerations. SOLO 5
2. L02 Will design individualized, evidence‑based intervention plans that integrate robotic rehabilitation, VR‑supported balance and coordination training, robotic decompression/traction, and technology‑assisted exercise applications, with appropriate progression and goal setting. SOLO 5
3. L03 Safely operate, monitor, and troubleshoot common robotic and VR rehabilitation systems and exercise apps, and apply standardized outcome measures to evaluate patient response, functional gains, and adverse events. SOLO 4
4. L04 Communicate and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and patients to implement technology‑assisted rehabilitation, addressing ethical/legal issues, patient education, engagement, and strategies to promote adherence and self‑management. 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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