Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Period	Semester	T+A+L	Credit	ECTS
02350102	Neurophysiological Approaches I	3	Autumn	5	2+0+2	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)	-

Name and Surname	Room	E-Mail Address	Internal	Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Osman KARACA	B-229	[email protected]	7845	Friday 10:30-11:30

Basic Vocational Courses	X
Specialization / Field Courses	X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses

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.	5
P3	Possesses case-based clinical decision-making skills in various areas of physical therapy practice.	5

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No	Learning Outcomes	Outcome Relationship	Measurement Method **
O1	Explains the neurophysiological basis of the PNF method, its mechanisms of action, and its role in therapeutic exercises.	P.2.21	1,7
O2	Applies facilitation and inhibition techniques appropriately on the scapula, pelvis, trunk, and extremity patterns.	P.2.22	1,7
O3	Cushion exercises demonstrate the ability to facilitate movement and develop postural control using PNF patterns in walking and functional activities.	P.2.23	1,7
O4	In different neuromuscular system disorders, they appropriately select PNF techniques, use them in conjunction with auxiliary agents, and develop problem-solving skills.	P.3.10	1,7
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to PNF, basic features of PNF patterns
2	Basic operations
3	Facilitation Techniques
4	Inhibition Techniques
5	Scapula, pelvis and upper extremity patterns
6	Upper extremity patterns
7	Midterm
8	Lower extremity patterns
9	Head, Neck and Trunk Patterns
10	PNF applications in Cushion Exercises
11	PNF applications in Cushion Exercises
12	Gait
13	Stimulation of auxiliary agents and proximal vital functions in PNF
14	Different uses of PNF techniques

Resources

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques, Ayşe Livanelioğlu, Mintaze Kerem Günel, Zafer Erden. ISBN: 9786059160773, ANKARA 2018

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 (%)

	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time	14	4	56
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement)	10	2	20
Midterms	1	7	7
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	7	7
Other	0	0	0
Total Work Load:			90
Total Work Load / 30			3
Course ECTS Credits:			3

Relationship Levels
Lowest	Low	Medium	High	Highest
1	2	3	4	5

#	Learning Outcomes	P2	P3
O1	Explains the neurophysiological basis of the PNF method, its mechanisms of action, and its role in therapeutic exercises.	5	-
O2	Applies facilitation and inhibition techniques appropriately on the scapula, pelvis, trunk, and extremity patterns.	5	-
O3	Cushion exercises demonstrate the ability to facilitate movement and develop postural control using PNF patterns in walking and functional activities.	5	-
O4	In different neuromuscular system disorders, they appropriately select PNF techniques, use them in conjunction with auxiliary agents, and develop problem-solving skills.	-	5