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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PTR442

Course Name:

Rehabilitation in Movement Disorders

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	2

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Common Pool

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. YILDIZ YÜCEL KARACAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course aims to teach the evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation of physiotherapy and rehabilitation methods for movement disorders caused by neurological, musculoskeletal, and other related conditions. The objective is to equip students with the skills to understand, analyze, and apply evidence-based rehabilitation approaches to improve the quality of life of individuals with movement disorders.

Course Content:

This course covers the fundamental causes of movement disorders, neurological and musculoskeletal dysfunctions, and how these conditions are addressed through physiotherapy approaches. The course includes:

Pathophysiology of movement disorders,
Evaluation of neurological movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, ataxias, and others,
Rehabilitation methods for musculoskeletal disorders and postural abnormalities,
Utilization of current evidence-based rehabilitation techniques,
Treatment planning, implementation, and outcome assessment,
The importance of multidisciplinary teamwork and patient-centered approaches.
The course is supported by case studies and practical training in addition to theoretical knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Gains the ability to understand the pathophysiology and classification of movement disorders.
2) Develops the ability to evaluate movement disorders of neurological and musculoskeletal origin.
3) Acquires the skills to plan and implement evidence-based rehabilitation approaches for movement disorders.
4) Learns the use of robotic rehabilitation, virtual reality, and other technological applications.
5) Gains the ability to develop intervention methods for integrating patients into daily life activities.
6) Understands the importance of multidisciplinary teamwork and develops patient-centered approaches.
7) Performs physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices in accordance with ethical principles.
8) Masters the selection and use of orthoses and assistive devices for treating movement disorders.
9) Develops the ability to evaluate treatment outcomes through clinical case analyses and evidence-based practices.
10) Learns methods to evaluate and treat postural disorders.
11) Sets rehabilitation goals to improve the quality of life of individuals with movement disorders.
12) Develops the ability to review scientific literature, conduct analyses, and integrate new knowledge with clinical practices.
13) Gains problem-solving and analytical thinking skills through student projects and case studies.
14) Develops awareness to embrace innovative approaches and sustain professional growth in the rehabilitation of movement disorders.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
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)	Definition, classification, and general rehabilitation principles of movement disorders.	Chapter 1 of "Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice".
2)	Motor control theories and the role of motor learning in rehabilitation.	Relevant chapter on motor control theories by Shumway-Cook & Woollacott.
3)	Effects of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves on movement.	Anatomical localization chapter from Berkowitz’s "Clinical Neurology and Neuroanatomy".
4)	Physiotherapy approaches in Parkinson’s disease.	Relevant chapter on Parkinson’s disease by Jankovic & Tolosa.
5)	Rehabilitation methods for movement disorders in children.	Cerebral palsy chapter from "Handbook of Neurological Rehabilitation".
6)	Management of balance and coordination disorders.	Relevant chapter from Selzer et al.’s "Neurological Rehabilitation".
7)	Rehabilitation of muscle weaknesses, deformities, and postural disorders.	"Kas-İskelet Sistemi Rehabilitasyonu" by Dalkılınç & Sarı.
8)	Midterm exam	Midterm exam
9)	Use of orthoses and assistive devices in movement disorders.	Assistive devices chapter from "Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation"
10)	Robotic rehabilitation, virtual reality, and digital applications.	Recent scientific articles and relevant chapter from "Neurological Rehabilitation".
11)	Evaluation and rehabilitation of postural disorders.	"Postüral Bozukluklar ve Rehabilitasyonu" by Hülya Kayıhan.
12)	The importance of multidisciplinary teamwork and patient-centered approaches.	Multidisciplinary approach chapter from "Handbook of Neurological Rehabilitation".
13)	Integration of individuals with movement disorders into daily life activities.	Recent case studies and literature reviews.
14)	Application of evidence-based physiotherapy approaches.	Review of recent scientific articles.
15)	Case presentations, student project sharing, and overall evaluation.	Case reports compiled from coursework throughout the semester.
16)	Final exam	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Selzer, M., Clarke, S., Cohen, L., Duncan, P., & Bretzner, F. (Eds.). (Yayın yılı). Neurological rehabilitation (7th ed.). Elsevier.

Bhidayasiri, R., & Tarsy, D. (2012). Movement disorders: A video atlas. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0615-2

Shumway-Cook, A., & Woollacott, M. H. (2017). Motor control: Translating research into clinical practice (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

Cifu, D. X. (Ed.). (2020). Braddom's physical medicine and rehabilitation (6th ed.). Elsevier.

Berkowitz, A. L. (2017). Clinical neurology and neuroanatomy: A localization-based approach. McGraw Hill.

Greenwood, R., Barnes, M., Playford, D., & Ward, A. M. (Eds.). (2003). Handbook of neurological rehabilitation. Psychology Press.

Jankovic, J., & Tolosa, E. (Eds.). (2015). Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders (6th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

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Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Program Outcomes
1) Physiotherapy profession, knowledge of basic medical sciences, clinical information on diseases and has a knowledge of foreign languages.
2) Utilizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation assessment methods to protect and improve the health of both patients and healthy individuals, aiming to help them achieve optimal functional capacity, and provides evidence-based solutions accordingly.
3) Identifies the duties, rights, and responsibilities related to the physiotherapy profession and acts in accordance with professional ethics, principles, and standards
4) Evaluates individuals with congenital or acquired physical, intellectual, sensory, or multiple disabilities in terms of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and plans and implements individualized and evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs
5) Takes part in the scope of preventive rehabilitation services and makes practices to improve the quality of life of healthy individuals.
6) Play an active and effective role in the rehabilitation team
7) Leads and manages physiotherapy and rehabilitation units.
8) Uses properly the information and communication technologies in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field.
9) Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning and self-improvement, and contributes to the advancement of the science of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

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.
2)	Utilizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation assessment methods to protect and improve the health of both patients and healthy individuals, aiming to help them achieve optimal functional capacity, and provides evidence-based solutions accordingly.
3)	Identifies the duties, rights, and responsibilities related to the physiotherapy profession and acts in accordance with professional ethics, principles, and standards
4)	Evaluates individuals with congenital or acquired physical, intellectual, sensory, or multiple disabilities in terms of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and plans and implements individualized and evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs
5)	Takes part in the scope of preventive rehabilitation services and makes practices to improve the quality of life of healthy individuals.
6)	Play an active and effective role in the rehabilitation team
7)	Leads and manages physiotherapy and rehabilitation units.
8)	Uses properly the information and communication technologies in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field.
9)	Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning and self-improvement, and contributes to the advancement of the science of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
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)

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			58