GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
MUSCLE TONICITY DISORDERS AND REHABILITATION/FZT-2180
Course Title: MUSCLE TONICITY DISORDERS AND REHABILITATION
Credits 2 ECTS 5
Course Semester 2 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
May assess tone problems according to physiotherapy and rehabilitation principles
May plan physiotherapy and rehabilitation program to the patients with tone problems
May know the muscle tone and movemnt disorders such as, spasticity, rigidity, hypotonia, atheotosis
May know the neurophysiological mechanisms of tone problems
May know the affects of muscle tone on musculoskeletal system and function
May use different neurophysiologiacal methods in tone disorders
May use different electorphysiological agents in tone disorders
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week   Muscle physiology
2. Week  Nerve physiology
3. Week  Mechanism of muscle tone
4. Week  Neurophysiological mechanism of spasticity
5. Week  Neurophysiological mechanism of spasticity
6. Week  Assesment methods of spasticity
7. Week  Assesment methods of spasticity
8. Week  Visa
9. Week  Physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions in the management of spasticity
10. Week  Physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions in the management of spasticity
11. Week  Orthopedic management of spasticity
12. Week  Spasticity and Botox
13. Week  Botox and neurosurgical methods
14. Week  Physiotherapy after surgical methods
15. Week  Current literature
16. Week  Final
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
0
0
 Assignment
0
0
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
50
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
50
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
2
28
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
10
2
20
 Material Design and Implementation
0
 Report Preparing
0
 Preparing a Presentation
10
2
20
 Presentation
8
2
16
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
8
2
16
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
8
2
16
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
116
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4.64
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Has the conceptual and clinical knowledge on basic level measurement, evaluation and treatment techniques specific to physiotherapy and rehabilitation.X
2It performs its applications within the framework of ethical rules by following the laws, regulations and legislation in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
3Critically evaluates the knowledge acquired in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation by integrating the knowledge gained from different disciplines.X
4Uses the knowledge gained in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in problem solving and clinical decision making and makes teamwork.X
5Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of information technology, technical equipment, devices and instruments to solve problems in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
6Conducts independent researches in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation considering ethical values and transfers their responsibilities to group work.
7Plans an experimental, clinical or descriptive study related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, uses and reports evidence-based scientific research methods, new applications and statistical analysis methods.X
8Presents his / her studies in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in a scientific meeting written and / or orally and publishes in a national and international peer-reviewed journal.
9Continues lifelong learning and deepens her knowledge by following national / international developments in printed publications, technological tools and databases.X
10It contributes to public health and health policies and raises awareness of individuals, families and society about education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches.X
11Communicate effectively in the field of professional and academic studies in oral and written international level by using at least one foreign language in the European language portfolio (B2 level of European Language Portfolio).X
12Directs social relations in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, can examine different norms from a critical point of view.X
13Follows the current developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation considering national values and contributes to national and international health policy studies.X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Bülent Elbasan , Assoc. Prof)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/bulentelbasan)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (bulentelbasan@gmail.com)