ECTS - Manual Therapy Approaches in Physiotherapy

Manual Therapy Approaches in Physiotherapy (REH521) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Manual Therapy Approaches in Physiotherapy REH521 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level ects.course_level_Sağlık_Bilimleri_Yüksek_Lisans
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem Solving, Brain Storming.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Nagihan Acet
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To provide evaluation skills by teaching the basic features of manual therapy techniques and applications and examining current research on this subject in the literature.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Examines the fundamental concepts of manual therapy, its mechanisms of action, and the current level of evidence in the literature.
  • Compares the theoretical principles and clinical decision-making processes of fundamental manual therapy concepts.
  • Selects and adapts manual therapy and neural mobilization techniques found in the literature for peripheral joints such as the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle, according to clinical scenarios.
  • Analyzes the theoretical application principles of examination and manual therapy approaches in clinical dysfunctions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine regions through clinical case scenarios.
  • By synthesizing evidence-based manual therapy literature, it designs a holistic theoretical intervention plan for musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
Course Content Manual treatment techniques and applications used in physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Manual Therapy Reference 1; Chapter "Introduction"
2 Fundamental Concepts and Mechanisms of Action in Manual Therapy Reference 1; Chapter "Principles of Examination, Evaluation and Intervention"
3 Kaltenborn-Evjenth Concept Relevant chapter from Kaltenborn's book
4 Maitland Concept Relevant chapter from Maitland's book
5 Mulligan concept Relevant chapter from Mulligan's book
6 McKenzie concept Relevant chapter from McKenzie's book
7 Osteopathic Approaches Relevant chapter from Mayer's book
8 Manual Therapy Applications for the Shoulder and Shoulder Girdle in the Literature Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
9 Manual Therapy Applications for the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand in the Literature Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
10 Manual Therapy Applications for the Hip in the Literature Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
11 Manual Therapy Applications for the Knee and Ankle-Foot Complex in the Literature Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
12 Neural Mobilization Techniques in the Literature Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
13 Manual Therapy Applications for the Cervical Spine in the Literature Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
14 Manual Therapy Applications for the Thoracic Spine in the Literature Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
15 Manual Therapy Applications for the Lumbar Spine in the Literature Electronic Resources: PubMed, MEDLINE, PEDro Database, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, etc.
16 Final

Sources

Course Book 1. 1. Boyling JD, Jull GA. Grieve's Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. 4th ed. Elsevier; 2014.
2. Kaltenborn FM. Manual Mobilization of the Joints. vol Volume 1: The Extremities. Norlis Bokhandel; 8th Edition; 2014.
5. 4. Mulligan BR. Manual Therapy: NAGS, SNAGS, MWMS etc. 7th ed. Wellington, New Zealand: Plane View Services Ltd; 2010.
6. 5. McKenzie R, May S. The Lumbar Spine: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. 2nd ed. Waikanae, New Zealand: Spinal Publications New Zealand Ltd; 2003.
7. 6. Mayer J, Standen C, editors. Textbook of Osteopathic Medicine. 1st ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier; 2018.
8. 7. Elektronik Kaynaklar: PubMed; MEDLINE; PEDro Database; Cochrane Library; Google Scholar vs.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 12 50
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 13 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
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 Utilizes knowledge from the literature in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation systematically, assessing, evaluating, describing, analyzing, and planning for professional and academic work with essential concepts and principles. X
2 Plans and implements academic studies using evidence-based literature in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. X
3 Collects data according to ethical principles, selects suitable statistical methods, analyzes results, critiques them by comparing with literature, and presents or publishes at national/international scientific meetings. X
4 Takes responsibility individually within multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary teams for problem-solving in academic and scientific work and collaborates effectively using communication skills. X
5 Identifies learning needs and goals, adopts lifelong learning for personal growth, uses a foreign language and information-communication technology, follows developments in the field, and organizes and supports quality improvement programs. X
6 Understands the duties, rights, and responsibilities related to scientific work in physiotherapy, adheres to academic ethics and standards, and maintains professional conduct internationally. X
7 Applies evidence-based preventive and rehabilitative approaches aligned with changing and growing community needs in physiotherapy and rehabilitation to contribute to health policy development and raise public awareness. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 15 4 60
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 17 17
Total Workload 125