ELECTROTHERAPY-II

Course Description

This course aims to be able to know biophysical and physiological basics of high-frequency currents; to be able to apply and choose convenient electrotherapy methods in physiotherapy sections; to be able to protect against possible damages by using proper high frequency currents tools and equipments; to be able to know the risks that may occur during the implementation of high frequency currents; to be able to apply high frequency currents according to biophysical and physiological basics in different pathologies.Evidence-based physiotherapy practice is fundamental to the course. Magnethotherapy, shock wave therapy, Pulsed short wave therapy are other topics of this lesson.

ELECTROTHERAPY-II

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Kahn, Joseph "Principles and practice of electrotherapy" New York, 1991.
2. 02 Shelia Kitchen "Electrotherapy : evidence-based practice"Edinburg, 2002.
3. 03 John Low, Ann Reed "Electrotherapy explained : principles and practice" Oxford, 2004.
4. 04 Theresa Nalty."Electrotherapy clinical procedures manual" New York, 2001. Steven L. Wolf, "Electrotherapy" New York,1981.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Will be able to express the theoretical properties of interference current, diadynamic current and LASER applications. SOLO 3
2. L02 Will be able to express the principles and properties of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and functional electrical stimulation. SOLO 3
3. L03 Will be able to apply interference current, diadynamic current and LASER applications in various diseases. SOLO 5
4. L04 Will be able to apply neuromuscular electrical stimulation and functional electrical stimulation in various diseases. SOLO 5
5. L05 Will be able to gain application skills based on muscle architecture in electrical stimulation applications. SOLO 3

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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