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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02350101 | Neurological Rehabilitation I | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 3+0+1 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| 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) | Asst. Prof. Osman KARACA |
| 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 | Wednesday 15.00-17.00 |
Course Content
Spinal cord injuries, spasticity, ataxia, multiple sclerosis.
Objectives of the Course
The clinical characteristics of neurological diseases, the mechanisms of occurrence of symptoms in the human body, the measurement and evaluation methods used in neurological rehabilitation and the use of neurophysiologically based techniques used in the rehabilitation of these diseases according to their case characteristics, to improve clinical decision making and problem solving skills in the field of neurological rehabilitation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Identifies and assesses problems in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation, and plans appropriate assessment and intervention approaches based on scientific evidence. | 3 |
| P3 | Possesses case-based clinical decision-making skills in various areas of physical therapy practice. | 5 |
| P1 | Possesses theoretical and practical knowledge of basic health sciences; effectively applies this knowledge in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | It distinguishes the basic organization of the nervous system, the structures and pathways belonging to the central and peripheral nervous systems. | P.1.25 | 1,7 |
| O2 | Explains the causes, clinical findings, and complications of spinal cord and peripheral nerve injuries; evaluates the functional outcomes of these conditions. | P.2.18 | 1,7 |
| O3 | It applies rehabilitation approaches such as positioning, transfer, mobilization, and sensory training in spinal cord and peripheral nerve injuries. | P.2.19 | 1,7 |
| O4 | Describes the clinical features of neurological diseases such as spasticity, facial paralysis, poliomyelitis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, Parkinson's disease, and ataxia; applies assessment and treatment approaches. | P.2.20 | 1,7 |
| O5 | Analyzes impaired bodily functions, activity and participation limitations in neurological disorders; develops neurophysiology-based treatment plans and implements them in the clinical decision-making process. | P.3.9 | 1,7 |
| ** 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 | Basic organization of the nervous system, central and peripheral nervous system, nerves arising from the brachial, lumbar and sacral plexus, an overview of descending and ascending pathways. |
| 2 | Medulla spinalis injuries and their causes, functional status according to the level of injury, partial medulla spinalis injuries and the resulting clinical picture. |
| 3 | Pulmonary, cardiac, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, neurologic and scletal complications and decubitus ulcers after medulla spinalis injuries. |
| 4 | Rehabilitation after medulla spinalis injuries, positioning, in-bed rotation and sitting position, parallel bar exercises, sitting and standing in a wheelchair, walking and stair climbing activities. |
| 5 | Spasticity concept, spinal and supraspinal mechanisms in the development of spasticity, spasticity evaluation methods, general and local applications in the treatment of spasticity. |
| 6 | Etiology and effects of peripheral nerve injuries, classification of nerve injuries, brachial plexus injuries. |
| 7 | Lumbal and sacral plexus injuries, evaluation of peripheral nerve injuries, treatment goals, methods used in treatment and sensory training. |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Etiology of facial paralysis, clinical features, characteristics of peripheral and central facial paralysis, practical training of methods used in evaluation and treatment. |
| 10 | Causes of acute anterior poliomyelitis, modes of infection, clinical course, types of paralytic polio, symptoms of poliomyelitis, post polio, methods used in the evaluation and treatment of poliomyelitis. |
| 11 | Guillain Barre syndrome, clinical features, findings, diagnosis, prognosis, early and active period treatment and problems in rehabilitation process. Etiology of entrapment neuropathies, common entrapment neuropathies and their treatment. |
| 12 | Clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, risk factors, clinical findings, consequences of the disease, evaluation and treatment of Parkinson's disease. |
| 13 | Definition of ataxia, types of ataxia, practical training of methods used in the evaluation and treatment of ataxia. |
| 14 | Final exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Nobel Tıp Nörolojik Rehabilitasyon, Turgut Göksoy, İstanbul |
| Nobel Tıp Nörolojik Rehabilitasyon, Turgut Göksoy, İstanbul | |
| Neurological Rehabilitation |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | 1 | 35 (%) |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 35 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterms | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 90 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | It distinguishes the basic organization of the nervous system, the structures and pathways belonging to the central and peripheral nervous systems. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | Explains the causes, clinical findings, and complications of spinal cord and peripheral nerve injuries; evaluates the functional outcomes of these conditions. | - | 3 | - |
| O3 | It applies rehabilitation approaches such as positioning, transfer, mobilization, and sensory training in spinal cord and peripheral nerve injuries. | - | 3 | 5 |
| O4 | Describes the clinical features of neurological diseases such as spasticity, facial paralysis, poliomyelitis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, Parkinson's disease, and ataxia; applies assessment and treatment approaches. | - | 3 | 5 |
| O5 | Analyzes impaired bodily functions, activity and participation limitations in neurological disorders; develops neurophysiology-based treatment plans and implements them in the clinical decision-making process. | - | - | 5 |