Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
4FTR206Electrotherapy - Iı2+2+033

Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Objectives of the Course It is aimed to teach the types, properties and usage of high frequency currents in physiotherapy, how to make a treatment plan - how to approach which symptoms and diseases in terms of electrophysical agent application, and to teach the answers of these questions both theoretically and practically. In addition, it will be taught how to stimulate healthy and denervated muscles and how students will master and follow the literature on all general topics.
Course Content Electrodiagnostic Tests, Potentials Observed in EMG, Short Wave Diathermy-KDD, Intermittent Short Wave Diathermy-PPE, Micro Wave Diathermy-MDD, Therapeutic Ultrasound (Therapeutic Us), Low and High Intensity Laser Therapy, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy-ESWT, Stimulation of Healthy Muscle, Stimulation of Denervated Muscle, Electrical Shock-Making Currents Intermittent and Surge, Evidence-Based Literature Presentations
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture (Description, Presentation) Method, Question-Answer Method, Discussion method, demonstration, Case analysis
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Specialist Damla ÖREN TÜRELİ
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Arzu Razak Özdinçler, Electrotherapy and Physical Modalities: Accompanied by Evidence and Cases. Istanbul: Istanbul Medical Bookstores; 2019
Basic Principles and Clinical Applications in Electrotherapy. Şimşek N., Kırdı N. Pelikan Publishing House. Ankara 2015.
Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik Uygulamalar. Şimşek N., Kırdı N. Pelikan Yayınevi. Ankara 2015.

Course Category
Health %25
Field %75

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 1 14
Mid-terms 1 5 5
Practice 14 2 28
Final examination 1 10 10
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 85

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Defines and interprets electrodiagnostic tests, potentials observed in EMG
2 It conveys the definition, evaluation and applications of high frequency currents.
3 Defines the differences between shortwave diathermy, intermittent shortwave diathermy, microwave diathermy.
4 Define the practical differences between stimulation of healthy muscle and stimulation of denervated muscle.
5 Learns how to scan the evidence-based literature and how to transfer it.
6 Distinguish and apply therapeutic laser applications.


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Electrodiagnostic Tests
2 Potentials Observed in EMG
3 Shortwave Diathermy- KDD
4 Intermittent Shortwave Diathermy
5 Micro Wave Diathermy-MDD
6 Therapeutic Ultrasound (Therapeutic Us)
7 Low and High Intensity Laser Therapy
8 Midterm exam
9 Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy-ESWT
10 Stimulation of Healthy Muscle, Case analysis
11 Stimulation of the Denerve Muscle, Case analysis
12 Electric Shock
13 urning Currents to Intermittent and Surge
14 Biofeedback, Matrix Rhythm Therapy
15 Russian And Ultra Reiz Current Properties And Applications
16 Final


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 5 5 3 4 1 2 1 5 5 5 4 5
C1 5 5 3 4 1 2 1 5 5 5 4 5
C2 5 5 3 4 1 2 1 5 5 5 4 5
C3 5 5 3 4 1 2 1 5 5 5 4 5
C4 5 5 3 4 1 2 1 5 5 5 4 5
C5 5 5 3 4 1 2 1 5 5 5 4 5
C6 5 5 3 4 1 2 1 5 5 5 4 5

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