HAND REHABILITATION

Course Description

The objective of this class is to teach physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment approaches utilized in the rehabilitation of subjects with upper extremity and hand problems. Learning outcomes are to enable students to understand the anatomy and biomechanics of the hand and upper extremity; to use upper extremity functional assessment methods; to treat patients with problems such as cumulative traumas, soft tissue injuries, tendon and nerve repairs, tendon transplantations, fractures and rheumatological conditions, upper extremity limb deficiencies and anomalies and to utilize their knowledge for clinical problem solving. Hand rehabilitation is a specialized field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Hand therapist work in collaboration with orthopedics and reconstructive surgeons to treat patients with upper extremity problems; provide vocational rehabilitation and increase quality of life for these patients.

HAND REHABILITATION

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Ders notları
2. 02 El ve El bileği muayenesi, Çiğdem Öksüz, Deren Oskay, 2018

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Evaluate hand-wrist injuries SOLO 5
2. L02 Be able to express the anatomy of the hand wrist SOLO 3
3. L03 Be able to plan the necessary treatment after hand injuries SOLO 4
4. L04 Will be able to apply rehabilitation and splinting techniques after hand injuries SOLO 4
5. L05 He/she will obtain information about the types of wrist injuries. 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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