Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

FTR328

Course Name:

Rheumatological Rehabilitation

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. BERNA ÇAĞLA BALKIŞLI

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

To gain a broad perspective on rheumatic diseases in terms of evaluation and treatment approaches for the physiotherapy and rehabilitation system.

Course Content:

Immunogenetic system in rheumatic diseases, evaluation methods and treatment approaches in rheumatic diseases, rheumatic diseases and risk factors, rehabilitation in rheumatoid arthritis, rehabilitation in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, rehabilitation in osteoarthritis, rehabilitation in ankylosing spondylitis, rehabilitation in systemic lupus erythematosus, rehabilitation in fibromyalgia, rehabilitation in myofascial pain syndrome, lateral epicondylitis. rehabilitation, rehabilitation in medial epicondylitis, rehabilitation in Behçet's disease, rehabilitation in scleroderma, rehabilitation in inflammatory myopathies, chronic pain and coping with chronic pain, cognitive exercise treatment approaches.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learns the evaluation and treatment methods of rheumatic diseases from a physiotherapist's perspective.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Applys evaluation and treatment methods to rheumatic diseases from a physiotherapist perspective
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Rheumatological Rehabilitation, General Concepts and Multidisciplinary Approach, Biopsychosocial Model
2)	Immune system, inflammation and the effect of exercise

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Rheumatology- Evidence Based Practice for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. Ed. Krysia Dziedzic, Alison Hammond. Elsevier,2010.
2. Romatizmal Hastalıklarda Klinik Tedavi. Çev. Ed. Prof.Dr. Ayhan Dinç. RAED, Yüce Yay., 2007.
3. Tidy's Physiotherapy. Çev.Ed. Prof.Dr. Edibe Yakut, Prof. Dr. Hülya Kayıhan. Pelikan Yay., 2008.
4. Kelly's Text Book of Rheumatology. Ed. Gary S. Firestain. Pheledelphia,Elsevier, 2009.
5. Rheumatology. Ed. Marc C. Hochberg. Edinburg, Mosby. 2003
6. Romatoloji El Kitabı, Çev. Ed. Doç.Dr.Hüseyin T.E. Özer, Doç.Dr. Rengin Güzel. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2009.
7. Karaduman, A., Yılmaz, Ö. T. (2016) Fizyoterapi Rehabilitasyon
8. Ünal, E. (2014) Romatizmal Hastalıklarda Biyopsikososyal Model: Bilişsel Egzersiz Terapi Yaklaşımı. Pelikan Yayınevi

References:

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2
Program Outcomes
1) Physiotherapy profession, knowledge of basic medical sciences, clinical information on diseases and has a knowledge of foreign languages.
3) Adopts the principles of professional ethics and patient rights
5) Involves in the protective scope of rehabilitation services, applies health practices to improve individual life quality.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Physiotherapy profession, knowledge of basic medical sciences, clinical information on diseases and has a knowledge of foreign languages.
3)	Adopts the principles of professional ethics and patient rights
5)	Involves in the protective scope of rehabilitation services, applies health practices to improve individual life quality.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100