Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02341102 | Pain and Physiotherapy | 2 | Spring | 4 | 2+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Necmiye ÜN YILDIRIM |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Osman KARACA | B-229 | [email protected] | 7845 | Friday 10:30 |
Course Content
Pain pathophysiology, pain assessment and physiotherapy approaches used in pain relief, preventive services in rehabilitation, disease process management and theories of coping with pain, recognition of different types of pain and necessary treatment approaches
Objectives of the Course
By examining the physiological mechanisms of pain management on the basis of all the methods used in the field of pain physiology and physiotherapy (electrotherapy, manual techniques, exercise applications, taping, etc.), the physiological mechanisms and the application of the chosen physiotherapy technique to the probing, to explain the causes of rehabilitation needs and treatment characteristics and to explain the treatment options for probing, to increase the knowledge and skills needed by the physiotherapist in the field of pain management.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | |
| P2 | Identifies and assesses problems in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation, and plans appropriate assessment and intervention approaches based on scientific evidence. | 2 |
| P3 | Possesses case-based clinical decision-making skills in various areas of physical therapy practice. | 1 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | It explains the definition of pain, its classifications (nociceptive, neuropathic, deafferentation, psychosomatic, acute/chronic, etc.), and its relationship with nociceptive pathways and pain-related cerebral cortex and nervous system structures. | P.1.47 | 1,5 |
| O2 | Uses pain assessment methods (subjective and objective), pain scales, and questionnaires; explains the effects of heat agents, electrical currents, laser, massage, mobilization, manipulation, exercise, and mind–body techniques on pain. | P.2.45 | 1,5 |
| O3 | It explains pharmacological and interventional treatments; it evaluates the pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and treatment methods of specific pain conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome, and fibromyalgia. | P.3.30 | 1,5 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and classification of pain, nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, deafferentation pain, psychosomatic pain, reactive pain, acute and chronic pain. |
| 2 | Stages of nociception, nociceptors, primary afferent neurons, dorsal horn neuronal system, nociceptive ascending pathways, descending control system, parts of the cerebral cortex associated with pain. |
| 3 | Peripheral and central sensitization, reflected pain, pain mediators, phantom pain, most sensitive or painless areas of the body. |
| 4 | Subjective and objective methods used in pain assessment, pain scales, questionnaires and scales used in various pain-related problems. |
| 5 | Mechanisms of action of heat agents, direct current, low-medium-high frequency currents and laser on pain. |
| 6 | Mechanisms of action of massage, mobilization, manipulation, soft tissue treatments, osteopathy, chiropractic applications and exercises on pain. |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Mechanisms of action of homeopathy, biofeedback, meditation, relaxation, imagination, breathing exercises, yoga, tai chi, qigong and reiki on pain. |
| 9 | Non-invasive pharmacological treatments and pharmacological interventional treatments used in the treatment of pain. |
| 10 | The effect of acupuncture and dry needling on pain, surgical methods used in pain treatment and psychological approaches. |
| 11 | Complex regional pain syndrome, its causes, classification, clinical course, clinical findings, diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology and methods used in its treatment. |
| 12 | Myofascial pain syndrome, pathogenesis, diagnostic criteria, fibromyalgia syndrome, etiology, classification and diagnostic criteria. |
| 13 | General review, discussion of previous topics with students. |
| 14 | Final exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Wall and Melzack's Textbook of Pain, 5th Edition. McMahon S.B., Koltzenburg M. Elsevier, 2006. |
| Wall and Melzack's Textbook of Pain, 5th Edition. McMahon S.B., Koltzenburg M. Elsevier, 2006. | |
| Wall and Melzack's Textbook of Pain, 5th Edition. McMahon S.B., Koltzenburg M. Elsevier, 2006. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Midterms | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | It explains the definition of pain, its classifications (nociceptive, neuropathic, deafferentation, psychosomatic, acute/chronic, etc.), and its relationship with nociceptive pathways and pain-related cerebral cortex and nervous system structures. | - | - | - |
| O2 | Uses pain assessment methods (subjective and objective), pain scales, and questionnaires; explains the effects of heat agents, electrical currents, laser, massage, mobilization, manipulation, exercise, and mind–body techniques on pain. | - | - | - |
| O3 | It explains pharmacological and interventional treatments; it evaluates the pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and treatment methods of specific pain conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome, and fibromyalgia. | - | - | - |