REH759 - MUSCLE ARCHITECTURE BASED PHYSIO. and REH.

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
MUSCLE ARCHITECTURE BASED PHYSIO. and REH. REH759 Fall 4 0 4 10
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Observation
Case Study
 
Instructor (s)Tüzün Fırat PhD, Prof., program lecturers 
Course objectiveImplementation of the muscle architecture to the physiotherapy approaches in musculoskeletal problems 
Learning outcomes
  1. Muscle architecture based functional assessment and physiotherapy planning, muscle architecture based physiotherapy planning in tendon transfers and muscle strengthening based on muscle architecture.
Course ContentDefinition of muscle architecture, skeletal muscle architecture in increased use, skeletal muscle architecture in decreased use, muscle architecture changes in spasticity. Tendon transfer planning and muscle architecture based approaches in physiotherapy. 
References1. Skirven TM, Osterman AL, Fedorczyk JM, Amadio PC. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. 6th ed. Elsevier Mosby, United States of America; 2011.
2. Lieber RL. Skeletal muscle structure, function, and plasticity. The Physiological basis of rehabilitation. 3th ed. Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Bltimore; 2010.
3. Trumble TE, Rayan GM, Budoff JE, Baratz ME. Principles of Hand Surgery and Therapy. 2nd ed. Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia; 2010.
4. Fridén J. Tendon Transfers in Reconstructive Hand Surgery. Informa Healthcare; 2005.
5. Current literature 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Muscle anatomy, embryology
Week 2Skeletal muscle mechanical and architectural properties
Week 3Muscle architectural adaptation in denervation
Week 4Muscle architectural adaptation to the stretching
Week 5Muscle architectural adaptation in electrical stimulation
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Imaging methods in muscle architecture
Week 8Tendon transfers. Definition and indications
Week 9Muscle architecture based preparation to tendon transfers
Week 10Physiotherapy and rehabilitation after tendon transfers
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12Architectural properties of the spastic muscle
Week 13Skeletal muscle response to injury
Week 14Muscle adaptation in decreased and increased use
Week 15Research Meeting
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities220
Specific practical training00
Assignments430
Presentation210
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes060
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes040
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities21020
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14684
Presentation / Seminar Preparation13030
Project14040
Homework assignment41040
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 13030
Total Workload37130300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

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

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