MANIPULATIVE THERAPY-I

Course Description

This course aims to be able to assessment of patient; to be able to determine of patient’s requirements; to be able to determine appropriate massage technique; to be able to appropriate patient position; to be able to apply massage appropriate principles; to be able to predict effects of massage. This course contains basic information about physiological, reflex, mechanical and clinical effects of massage methods and techniques. Physiological basis of connective tissue massage is examined in detail. Anatomy and physiology are recommended optional programme component for this course. Lower and upper extremity massage, back and face massage, Structure and function of the connective tissue. History and mechanism of connective tissue massage. Occurring differences at the tissue. Pain control.

MANIPULATIVE THERAPY-I

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Describe the therapeutic massage.
2. 02 Express the massage methods and techniques, reflex, mechanical, physiological and clinical effects.
3. 03 Apply massage treatment and necessary evaluations in indicated cases.
4. 04 Recognize pathologies that may be contraindicated to massage.
5. 05 Apply the decision making process for the use of massage in the clinic.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 İnci Yüksel Ortopedik Problemlerde manuel terapi, Hipokrat Yayınevi, Ankara, 2107.
2. 02 Pitsillides, A., & Stasinopoulos, D. (2019). Cyriax Friction Massage—Suggestions for Improvements. Medicina, 55(5), 185.
3. 03 Johnson, J. (2011). Deep tissue massage. Human Kinetics 1.
4. 04 Jelvéus, A. (2011). Integrated Sports Massage Therapy E-Book: A Comprehensive Handbook. Elsevier Health Sciences.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Describes the therapeutic massage, its effects on body systems, indications and contraindications. SOLO 2
2. L02 Explain the effects and mechanism of the therapeutic massage. SOLO 4
3. L03 Can apply the classical massage methods and techniques taught. SOLO 4
4. L04 Applies decision-making process for the use of massage in clinical practice. SOLO 4
5. L05 Defines the purpose of applying deep friction massage in the clinic. SOLO 2
6. L06 Explains the effects and mechanism of action of deep friction massage. SOLO 3
7. L07 Can apply the methods and techniques taught in deep friction massage. 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 unforeseen 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, transfers results to the field application.
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 communicate in Turkish orally and in writing.
10. P10 Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
11. P11 Contributes quality management processes, and in- field and extra-field education and professional promotion programs, and represents its profession at national and international level.

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