Manipulative Therapy I (PTR205) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Manipulative Therapy I PTR205 2 2 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
None
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course aims to teach various manual techniques to the students.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The student will learn the principles of different manual techniques. The student will determine the requirements of the patient. He will learn to apply the manual according to the student's technique and the patient's needs.
  • Learn the physiological mechanisms of soft tissue mobilizing techniques.
  • Know the indications-contraindications of soft tissue mobilization techniques.
  • Evaluate the patient in terms of soft tissue mobilization.
  • Identify and apply appropriate mobilization techniques.
Course Content Manual treatment methods, soft tissue mobilizations, myofascial release techniques, neuromobilization, massage techniques, joint mobilization and cyriax techniques.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 History of massage, different massage techniques, aims, practice principles, effects, practical application of massage movements Read the relevant section from the source
2 Techniques, indications and contraindications of soft tissue mobilization Presentation preparation, Preparing questions about soft tissue physiology
3 Discussion of massage dosage, practical application of upper and lower extremity massage Preparing a presentation Creating a form for evaluation practice
4 Practical application of back, neck, abdomen and face massage 'Yüksel İ. Massage Techniques' book using therapeutic upper and lower extremitymassage techniques to prepare presentations Preparation of teaching sequence of practical techniques Preparation of laboratory environment and necessary materials
5 Therapeutic massage, physiological effects, applications 'Yüksel İ. Massage Techniques' book using therapeutic upper and lower extremitymassage techniques to prepare presentations Preparation of teaching sequence of practical techniques Preparation of laboratory environment and necessary materials
6 Therapeutic massage applications 'Yüksel İ. Massage Techniques' book using therapeutic upper and lower extremitymassage techniques to prepare presentations Preparation of teaching sequence of practical techniques Preparation of laboratory environment and necessary materials
7 Physiological mechanism of myofascial release Literature search and presentation preparation Chatow L. PositionalReleaseTechniques book myofascial release
8 Trigger point technique Literature search and presentation preparation Chatow L. PositionalReleaseTechniques book myofascial release
9 Semester Midterm Exam Week
10 Manual lymphatic drainage Literature search and presentation preparation Preparation of practical techniques Preparation of laboratory environment and necessary materials
11 Connective tissue massage and its applications Literature search and presentation preparation Preparation of practical techniques Preparation of laboratory environment and necessary materials
12 Connective tissue massage and its applications Literature search and presentation preparation Preparation of practical techniques Preparation of laboratory environment and necessary materials
13 Indications and contraindications of joint mobilization Literature search and presentation preparation Preparation of practical techniques Preparation of laboratory environment and necessary materials
14 Techniques for upper and lower limb joint mobilization Literature search and presentation preparation Preparation of practical techniques Preparation of laboratory environment and necessary materials
15 Cyriax Literature search and presentation preparation Preparation of practical techniques Preparation of laboratory environment and necessary materials
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Kesson M. Orthopaedic medicine a practical approach. (1998). Butterworth-Heinemann. UK.
2. Cyriax JH. Cyriax illustrated manual of orthopaedic medicine. (2000) Butterworth-Heinemann. UK.
3. Payton OD. Manual of physical theraphy. (1990). Churchill Livingstone.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 60
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work 40
Percentage of Final Work 60
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Having knowledge about biomedical concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, biomechanics, motor control, medical imaging, pharmacokinetics). X
2 Having knowledge about concepts and principles related to personality characteristics, psychosocial and cognitive factors affecting behavior and illness. X
3 Develop research methods including clinical practice, evaluate publications, gain the ability to practice research results in practice. X
4 To be able to use information resources in health services, to collect data, to report, to have knowledge and competence level of clinical organization. X
5 Having knowledge about the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation (Neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal system diseases and rehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, orthosis rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, hand rehabilitation, urogynecologic and obstetric rehabilitation, physiotherapy in rheumatologic diseases) and their evaluation and treatment theories. X
6 To have access to scientific knowledge in the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, to have the knowledge of monitoring, evaluating and applying current literature. X
7 Having knowledge about movement sciences (biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise principles) and neurophysiology, sense-perception-motor integration, motor learning, biopsychosocial, body mechanics, ergonomics and treatment theories. X
8 To have knowledge of evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices to protect and improve the health of patients and healthy people in different environmental areas (hospital, rehabilitation center, nursing home, industry, home, school, work, sports, recreation area) X
9 To acquire the ability to analyze, synthesize and interpret accumulated information that leads to one or more useful hypotheses, to develop recommendations for solving clinical problems based on research and evidence, and to be able to make a diagnosis of physiotherapy. X
10 Respect for deontological characteristics in the gathering of knowledge and having a critical scientific hold in interpreting knowledge. X
11 To be able to apply physiotherapy techniques, methods and ability to determine intervention strategies. X
12 Be able to develop the attitude of being creative, determined, patient-oriented, having teamwork understanding. X
13 To be able to acquire inter-agency relations, communication and common service development skills. X
14 Considering the indications, contraindications, risks and precautions to be taken in relation to physiotherapy interventions, gain the ability to independently plan and apply therapy in the direction of cooperation with physicians. X
15 Taking responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. X
16 To be able to produce knowledge and compatible for development in direction of lifelong learning and effective interdisciplinary working principle. X
17 Developing research methods involving clinical practice, evaluating publications, gaining the ability to practice research results in practice. X
18 Having the ability to learn basic principles of evidence-based practices, to identify learning objectives and resources, to access resources efficiently /quickly. X
19 Having the ability to communicate with patients or healthy individuals, their families, different social groups and other health professionals. X
20 Using information resources in health services, collecting data, reporting, managing the clinical organization. X
21 To be able to use information and communication technologies, to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. X
22 To be able to be role model for colleagues and society with knowledge,skills,values and attitudes. X
23 To be able to determine the tasks, rights and responsibilities related to the physiotherapy profession, to be able to behave in accordance with professional ethics, principles and standards. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application 14 2 28
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 13 13
Total Workload 125