OFR617 - PAIN IN THE ORTHOPEDIC PROBLEMS and PHYSIOTHERAPY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
PAIN IN THE ORTHOPEDIC PROBLEMS and PHYSIOTHERAPY OFR617 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
 
Instructor (s)Filiz CAN PT. PhD. Prof., Zafer ERDEN PT. PhD. Prof., Tüzün FIRAT PT. PhD. Assoc. Prof., ÇiÄŸdem AYHAN PT. PhD. Assoc. Prof., Gürsoy COÅžKUN PT. PhD. Assoc. Prof., Hande GÃœNEY DENÄ°Z PT. PhD. Assoc. Prof., Gizem Ä°rem KINIKLI PT. PhD. Assoc. Prof. 
Course objective1. To improve the ability of knowing and discussing the pain problems encountered frequently in all orthopedic problems before or after surgery and the various physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches specific to this situations, 2. To develop the ability of planning the most appropriate physical therapy rehabilitation program, selecting and applying treatment approaches 3. To follow the relevant current literature  
Learning outcomes
  1. The students who have got this course, they can analyze the pathology, prognosis and basic treatment principles of pain in orthopedic problems
  2. know the evaluation methods specific to pathology and surgery used in orthopedic rehabilitation for pain symptom
  3. gain the ability to plan the most suitable physiotherapy and rehabilitation program for these, and to select and apply the most effective method.
  4. improve the ability of decision making, analyze and synthesis in physiotherapy program planning
Course ContentAssessment methods used for pain in orthopedic rehabilitation and their theoretical and practical knowledge about physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as related literature review and new opinions in assessment and rehabilitation will be studied. 
References1.Hertling D. Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders: Physical Therapy Principles and Methods. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,2005.

2. Brotzman SB, Manske RC.Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2011.

3. Braddom RL. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. WB Saunders Company.
Philadelphia, 1996.

4.Tidswell ME. Cash?s Textbook of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology for Physiotherapists. Mosby Yearbook Europe Ltd. London, 1992.

 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Definition of pain, physiological and chemical mechanisms
Week 2Mechanisms of pain in orthopedic problems occur
Week 3The pain occurs in orthopedic problems and general physiotherapy practice
Week 4Pain in the upper extremity problems and physiotherapy approaches
Week 5Pain in the lower extremity problems and physiotherapy approaches
Week 6 Pain and physiotherapy approaches problems in the cervical region
Week 7Pain and physiotherapy approach problems in the thoracic region
Week 8Pain and physiotherapy approach problems in the lumbar region
Week 9Pain and physiotherapy approaches in the sacroiliac joint problems
Week 10Current approaches to pain in orthopedic problems
Week 11Case discussion (upper extremity)
Week 12Case discussion (lower extremity)
Week 13Case discussion (cervical, thoracic, lumbar region), Case discussion (Sacro-iliac joint)
Week 14Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments1010
Presentation1430
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes3850
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)12448
Presentation / Seminar Preparation14570
Project000
Homework assignment10550
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 13030
Total Workload5147240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Follows conceptual and clinical developments in basic measurement, evaluation and treatment tecniques special to Orthopaedic Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, uses deep and systematic knowledge relating to different areas of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in vocational and academical studies.     X
2. Evaluates knowledge from different areas of discipline by using theoretical and practical principles in area of orthopaedic physiotherapy and rehabilitation with critical approach and integrates, develops new knowledge, attains skill of problem solving and clinical decision making.     X
3. Plans investigations, serves in projects, interprets results of the studies which he/she has done with selecting appropriate statistical methods, writes report, presents in scientific meetings or publishes.    X 
4. Independently implements investigations related to Orthopaedic Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation by considering the ethical values, transfers professional skills and responsibilities to group work.   X 
5. Defines learning needs and objectives, continues to lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, vocational education and publicity programs.    X 
6. Contributes to public health and health policy; makes individual, family and society conscious of education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches.  X  
7. Communicates orally and written in professional and academic studies related to their field at the international level by using at least one foreign language, takes part in the European language portfolio.    X 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest