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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

FTR361

Course Name:

Spinal Rehabilitation

Course Semester:

Fall

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. EBRU ALOĞLU ÇİFTÇİ

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

To teach appropriate exercise and treatment approaches by knowing the individual and group properties of all the elements that make up the spine in spine health.

Course Content:

This course includes; Cervical spine evaluation, Thoracic spine evaluation, Lumbal spine evaluation, Cervical region exercises and treatment approaches, Thoracic region exercises and treatment approaches, Lumbal region exercises and treatment approaches, Exercise selection according to dysfunction, Principles of progressive exercise program according to dysfunction, Group exercises to protect spine health, Group exercises for those with spine problems, Case applications (Cervical), Case applications (Thoracic), Case applications (Lumbal) I, Case applications (Lumbal) II; includes topics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Apply physiotherapy intervention in a systematic, individual-oriented manner by adapting it to daily life, and share the results of the evaluation and intervention with the service recipients, taking into account the characteristics of the service recipient within the framework of confidentiality rules.
2) Apply the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired; terminates or changes when necessary.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Solves problems by making the necessary evaluation, identification and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using theoretical and practical concepts and principles related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation and basic medical sciences.
2) Based on the physiotherapy knowledge related to the general health status of the service recipient, it defines the health and lifestyle profile, disabilities, body structure and function, activity participation level of the person and determines the evaluation and treatment priorities in this direction.
3) It lists the near and far term goals appropriate to the functional levels to be achieved by the service recipient.
4) In addition to counseling in the protection and development of community health, it makes interventions for behavior and implements the planned exercise program.
5) Contributes to the production of health policies appropriate to the changing and diversifying needs of society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Spine and General Properties
2)	Evaluation of the cervical spine	.
3)	Evaluation of the thoracic spine
4)	Evaluation of the lumbar spine
5)	Cervical exercises and treatment approaches
6)	Thoracic exercises and treatment approaches
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Lumbar exercises and treatment approaches
9)	Exercise selection according to dysfunction
10)	Principles of a progressive exercise program according to dysfunction
11)	Group exercises to maintain spinal health
12)	Group exercises for people with spinal problems
13)	Case applications (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
14)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Bogduk, N. (2005). Clinical anatomy of the lumbar spine and sacrum. Elsevier Health Sciences. 2. Robin, M. (2011).Treat Your Own Back. Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products.
References:	1. Bogduk, N. (2005). Clinical anatomy of the lumbar spine and sacrum. Elsevier Health Sciences. 2. Robin, M. (2011).Treat Your Own Back. Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	6	7	4	5
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

Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson

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
Total Workload			56