POB767 - TREATMENT PRINCIPLES & ORTHESIS FOR ANKLE-FOOT

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
TREATMENT PRINCIPLES & ORTHESIS FOR ANKLE-FOOT POB767 Fall 3 2 4 10
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Team/Group Work
Case Study
Problem Solving
Other: groups seminars, case study workshops, discussion sessions, problem based learning, literature and c  
Instructor (s)Fatih Erbahçeci PT PhD Prof, Gözde YaÄŸcı PT PhD Assoc Prof, Åžulenur Yıldız PT PhD Asst Prof 
Course objectiveTo enable the student to acquire knowledge concerning specific conservative treatment approaches and related orthoses in common ankle foot problems  
Learning outcomes
  1. A student completing this course should be able to: -treat patients with common ankle foot problems -alleviate symptoms and regain function -decide on appropriate orthoses and required modifications, -teach the patient proper use of the orthoses
Course ContentDefining congenital, acquired, idiopathic and traumatic problems of the foot and ankle, biomechanical assessment methods, physiotherapeutic treatment procedures and orthotic approaches, effects of these methods and orthoses on proximal segments, symptoms and functional outcome. 
ReferencesJournal of Biomechanics,
Prosthetics Orthotics International,
Physical Therapy,
Clinical Biomechanics,
Foot and ankle International
The Foot
Ortezler, Prof. Dr. Nilgün Bek, Hipokrat Yayınevi, İstanbul. ISBN:9786057874443
Ayak Bileği ve Ayak Problemleri, Prof. Dr. Nilgün Bek, Hipokrat Yayınevi, İstanbul ISBN: 9786059160841
Temel Fizyoterapi Rehabilitasyon, Prof. Dr. Fatih Erbahçeci, Hipokrat Kitabevi ISBN: 9786057874313 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction to course
Week 2Anatomic and biomechanical structure of the foot and ankle
Week 3Anatomic and biomechanical structure of the foot and ankle
Week 4Clinical and biomechanical assessment of the foot (practical application)
Week 5Clinical and biomechanical assessment of the foot (practical application)
Week 6Midterm
Week 7Common foot and ankle pathologies and problems
Week 8Common foot and ankle pathologies and problems
Week 9Treatment approaches
Week 10Treatment approaches
Week 11Treatment approaches
Week 12Orthotic principles in foot and ankle problems
Week 13Orthotic principles in foot and ankle problems
Week 14Assessing the effect various treatment and orthotic approaches on symptoms and fuctions
Week 15Assessing the effect various treatment and orthotic approaches on symptoms and fuctions
Week 16General Assessment

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance145
Laboratory00
Application1410
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments145
Presentation145
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms125
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes5850
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
Application14228
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation14570
Project166
Homework assignment14570
Midterms (Study duration)144
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload7340300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. 1. Produces new information, training and instructional materials to guide clinical practice and academic studies in the field of Prosthetics -Orthotics and Biomechanics, plans, makes, conduct original research, uses the appropriate statistical methods, analysis and reports.    X
2. 2. Uses methods and technological tools required for his/her field. Transfers information obtained as a result of his/her scientific research at the level of evidence to clinical practice. Publishes results in the national and international refereed journals. Makes presentations at scientific meetings.    X
3. 3. Shows a commitment to ethical standards in research and publication process, conforms to the principles of lifelong learning.   X  
4. 4. Uses the current knowledge in the field of Prosthetics -Orthotics and Biomechanics for the benefit of society, contributes to policies made for improving public health at national and international level.     X
5. 5. Works with accumulation of qualified knowledge and skills as developing creative solutions in the field of education and counseling programs   X 
6. 6. He/she can make plans, implement them and distribute tasks in a cross disciplinary academic and scientific environment, he/she is capable of solving conflicts.   X 
7. 7. Communicates at equivalent levels in academic and professional circles by using at least one foreign language orally, written, and visually.   X 

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