Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
3FTR205Electrotherapy - I2+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 The aim of the course is to teach the basic principles of electrotherapy, the mechanisms of action, and the mechanism of action and application of currents of various frequencies.
Course Content Introduction to electrotherapy, galvanic currents-types and characteristics, iontophoresis technique, medical and surgical galvanism techniques, sensory and motor nerve activations, electrodiagnostic tests, stimulation effects in healthy and denervated muscle, modified forms of galvanic current, faradic and sinusoidal current applications, high voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation, pain physiology and TENS effect mechanisms and applications, diadynamic current properties and applications, Interferential current properties and applications, microcurrent, Russian and ultra-constant current characteristics and applications, biofeedback, matrix rhythm therapy, evidence-based applications and general review in electrotherapy
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
Nihal Şimşek, Nuray Kırdı, Aydın Meriç, Çiğdem Ayhan, Özlem Yürük (editors). Basic Principles and Clinical Applications in Electrotherapy. Ankara: Hippocrates; 2016
Arzu Razak Özdinçler, Elektroterapi ve Fiziksel Modaliteler: Kanıtlar ve Olgular Eşliğinde. İstanbul: İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri; 2019 Nihal Şimşek, Nuray Kırdı, Aydın Meriç, Çiğdem Ayhan, Özlem Yürük (editörler). Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik Uygulamalar. Ankara: Hipokrat; 2016

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 % 20
Quizzes 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
3
% 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 2 4 8
Practice 14 2 28
Final examination 1 10 10
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 88

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Evaluate the physical and physiological effects of straight currents used in electrotherapy. Defines derivation of galvanic current. Defines iontophorosis applications. Distinguish modified galvanism, medical and surgical galvanism. Defines the modified forms of galvanic current and its effect on muscle stimulation.
2 Distinguish the difference between faradic and sinusoidal currents and their effect on muscle-nerve stimulation.
3 Defines the effects and application of high voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation.
4 Can compare low frequency currents. Distinguish the analgesic effects of low frequency current. Defines the effects of current on muscle contraction.
5 Evaluate diadynamic currents, their properties and effects. Distinguishes the properties of diadynamic flow from other flow properties. The application method of diadynamic current defines its indications and contraindications.
6 Defines the location and mechanism of action of microcurrent in wound treatment. Distinguish the usage purposes of microcurrent.
7 Evaluate the Russian and ultra reiz currents. Expresses the physiological effects of Russian and ultra-reactive currents.Distinguish the reasons why Russian and ultra-constant currents are preferred.
8 Defines the place of Biofeedback application in electrotherapy and its usage methods. Expresses the effect mechanism of biofeedback application.
9 Defines the effect mechanism and application aims of Matrix rhythm therapy application.
10 Can evaluate medium frequency currents. Distinguish the physiological effects of medium frequency (interferential current) current. Distinguish the application methods according to the frequency selected in the interferential current.


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to electrotherapy
2 Galvanic currents-types and characteristics, iontophoresis technique
3 Medical and surgical galvanism techniques
4 Sensory and motor nerve activations
5 Modified forms of galvanic current
6 Faradic and sinusoidal current applications
7 High voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation (HIGH VOLTAGE)
8 Midterm exam
9 Pain physiology and TENS effect mechanisms and applications
10 TENS effect mechanisms and applications
11 Diadynamic current properties and applications
12 Interferential current properties and applications
13 Microcurrent, Russian and ultra-constant current characteristics and applications
14 Biofeedback, matrix rhythm therapy
15 General review in electrotherapy
16 Final exam


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 5 5 2 5 5 2 1 5 5 5 1 5
C1 5 5 2 5 5 2 1 5 5 5 1 5
C2 5 5 2 5 5 2 1 5 5 5 1 5
C3 5 5 2 5 5 2 1 5 5 5 1 5
C4 5 5 2 5 5 2 1 5 5 5 1 5
C5 5 5 2 5 5 2 1 5 5 5 1 5
C6 5 5 2 5 5 2 1 5 5 5 1 5
C7 5 5 2 5 5 2 1 5 5 5 1 5
C8 5 5 2 5 5 2 1 5 5 5 1 5
C9 5 5 2 5 5 2 1 5 5 5 1 5
C10 5 5 2 5 5 2 1 5 5 5 1 5

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