BASIC MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

Course Description

This lesson aims to be able to learn basic information about the occupation, be able to evaluate the patient and determine requirements of the patient, be able to gain practical skills required by the profession, be able to select the tools necessary for applications in the field of physiotherapy, be able to use of information technologies necessary for applications in the field of physiotherapy, be able to make synthesis of knowledge that has been acquired in this lesson. Principles of measurement in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, case history and evaluation methods. Principles of movement, postural analysis, shortness tests, assessment of flexibility, anthropometric measurements, assessment of normal joint motions via goniometry, evaluation methods of muscle strength.

BASIC MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Explain the evaluation methods used in physiotherapy
2. 02 Define and apply theoretical knowledge about disease-specific assessment methods
3. 03 Distinguish problems according to patient history and measurement results
4. 04 Explain the measurement tools and equipment used in physiotherapy practice
5. 05 Record and evaluate the necessary measurement and evaluation methods for treatment follow-up

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Ders Notu, Otman AS, Köse N. Tedavi Hareketlerinde Temel Değerlendirme Prensipleri. 4. baskı Yücel Ofset Matbaacılık. Ankara, 2000
2. 02 Gross, J. M., Fetto, J., & Rosen, E. (2015). Musculoskeletal examination. John Wiley & Sons.
3. 03 Janda, V. (2013). Muscle function testing. Elsevier.
4. 04 Norkin, C. C., & White, D. J. (2016). Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 To have the ability to question the patient's history. SOLO 3
2. L02 To explain the basic principles of measurement and evaluation of musculoskeletal system in physiotherapy SOLO 4
3. L03 To apply the necessary skills related to basic measurement and evaluation principles of musculoskeletal system in physiotherapy. SOLO 4
4. L04 Record and evaluate the necessary measurement and evaluation methods for treatment follow-up. SOLO 5

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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