OFR615 - EVIDENCE-BASED EXERCISE APPROACHES IN OPR

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
EVIDENCE-BASED EXERCISE APPROACHES IN OPR OFR615 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
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 objectiveThe aim of this course is to define evidence based physiotherapy approaches in orthopedic physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and to develop skills by combining the scientific evidence in clinical practice. 
Learning outcomes
  1. The students who completed this course can Analyze evidence based exercises used in orthopedic rehabilitation
  2. Develop ability in planning clinical questions,
  3. States the best evidence-based studies and can use them in orthopedic rehabilitation area.
Course ContentEvidence based exercises in orthopedic physiotherapy, level of study, develop a hyphothesis, understand and analyze systematic review and meta-analysis, decision making and evidence base clinical practices in orthopedic physiotherapy and rehabilitation.  
References1. Jewell DV. Guide to Evidenced-Based Physical Therapist Practice, Second Edition, Jones Barlett learning, 2011.
2. Atkinson K, Coutts F, Hassenkamp AM. Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics: A Problem-Solving Approach, Elsevier Health Sciences, 2005
3. Brotzman SB, Manske RC.Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2011.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1The importance of evidence-based practice in orthopedic rehabilitation
Week 2The implementation process of evidence-based orthopedic rehabilitation
Week 3Level of evidence of orthopedic rehabilitation exercise
Week 4Systematic research in orthopedic rehabilitation
Week 5Evidence-based practice in orthopedic rehabilitation exercises: isometric, isotonic, isokinetic exercise
Week 6Evidence-based practice in orthopedic rehabilitation exercise: open and closed kinetic chain exercises
Week 7Evidence-based practice in orthopedic rehabilitation exercises: Stretching and strengthening exercises
Week 8Eccentric, concentric exercises
Week 9Proprioceptive exercise, Plyometric exercises and other training approaches
Week 10Exercise choice in different orthopedic problems and evidence-based practices
Week 11Group exercises and evidence value in orthopedic rehabilitation
Week 12Clinical Examples
Week 13Preparation of the exam and discussion
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 assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)10550
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 

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