OFR622 - POSTOPERATIVE PHYSIOTHERAPY 1-ADULT

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
POSTOPERATIVE PHYSIOTHERAPY 1-ADULT OFR622 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Drill and Practice
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 review the evaluation methods and rehabilitation approaches used in orthopedic rehabilitation after surgery in adult patients who have undergone ortopaedic surgery. 
Learning outcomes
  1. The student who had this course will be able to Introduce the orthopaedic problems related with the musculoskeletal system after surgical interventions,
  2. Select surgery-specific physiotherapy evaluations and appropriate measurement methods
  3. Discuss the physiotherapy protocols and patient-spesific rehabilitation techniques,
  4. Improve their knowledge and skills in the evaluation and treatment of patients with different musculoskeletal problems and gain competence
Course ContentOrthopedic surgical interventions of bone and soft tissues and possible complications and prevention methods after surgery will be defined. Current post-operative orthopedic rehabilitation protocols will be discussed. The level of skills and knowledge required for the application of evaluation and treatment methods used in orthopedic problems will be increased 
References1.Cioppa-Mosca JeMe, Cahill JB, Tucker CY: Postsurgical Rehabilitation Guidelines for the Orthopedic Clinician, Mosby Title, 2006.
2.Donatelli R,Wooden MJ. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. 4th ed. Churchill Livingstone, New York, 2009.
3.Brotzman SB, Manske RC. Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation. An Evidence Based Approach 3rd ed. Elsevier Mosby, Philadelphia 2011.

 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Principles of preoperative and early postoperative orthopaedic physical therapy and rehabilitation
Week 2Preoperative patient education
Week 3General principles cocerning physiotherapeutic and rehabilitative evaluation of the patients after surgery
Week 4Identification, prevention and physiotherapeutic management of the postoperative complications
Week 5Bed transfers, and ambulation techniques
Week 6Postoperative rehabilitative approaches of upper extremity fractures
Week 7Physiotherapy and rehabilitation protocols of the hip arthroplasties
Week 8Practis of evaluation and management of the patients with hip and knee arthroplasties
Week 9Postoperative rehabilitation protocols of the knee ligament and meniscal injuries
Week 10Review of evidence based studies
Week 11Postoperative evaluation and physiotherapy of the patients with tendon ruptures
Week 12Postoperative physiotherapy and rehabilitation principles for scoliosis surgery
Week 13Identification of discharge criteria and home programs
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 

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