The course aims to give the students the basic theoretical and practical knowledge on physical principles related to heat, light and hydrotherapy modalities, physiological effects, practical methods, indications, contraindications, hazards.
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
Professionally, it contributes to the ability to choose and apply the appropriate modality for treatment in creating an exercise prescription.
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Learning Outcomes:
1
The student who takes the Heat, Light, Hydrotherapy course is expected to gain theoretical and practical skills in the selection of the appropriate treatment modality, application principles and application in clinical conditions.;
2
Explains and selects the effect of superficial temperature modalities on inflammation and pain.;
3
Defines the physical and physiological effects of superficial heat modalities and problem solves.;
4
Explains the objectives, basic concepts and the physiological effects of hydrotherapy.;
5
Explains and uses the objectives and application methods of the tests used hydrotherapy apply.;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
1
Objective of the course and introduction
2
Neurophysiology of pain
3
Neurophysiology of inflammation
4
Tissue healing
5
Physiotherapist approach to the healing process of pain and inflammation
6
Physical properties of heat and light, physiological effects of surface heat agents
7
Infrared and laser
8
Ultraviolet and heliotherapy
9
Cold application
10
Physical and physiological principles of hydrotherapy
11
Water applications with mechanical stimulation
12
Humid temperature applications and Fluidotherapy
13
Pool treatment and water exercises
14
Tests used in spa treatment and hydrotherapy in physiotherapy
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
1. Kayıhan H, Dolunay N. 'Heat-Light Water' H.Ü. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation High School Publications Ankara 1992. 2. Scully RM, Barnes MR. 'Physical Therapy' Philadelphia, 1989. 3. Prentice WE. 'Therapeutic Modalities in Sport Medicine', 1990. 4. Campion MR. 'Adult Hydrotherapy' Heinemann Medical Books. Oxford 1990.
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
1
40
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
0
0
Final Exam
1
60
Total
2
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
40
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
60
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
Relative evaluation
Information
Midterm and final exam
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
3
42
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
10
4
40
Homeworks, Performances
0
0
0
Projects
0
0
0
Field Studies
0
0
0
Midtermexams
1
1
1
Others
0
0
0
Final Exams
1
1
1
Total WorkLoad
84
Total workload/ 30 hr
2,8
ECTS Credit of the Course
3
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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
