Information Package / Course Catalogue
Geriatric Rehabilitation
Course Code: FZ010
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to evaluate physiotherapy applications within the scope of geriatric rehabilitation.

Course Content

Introduction to Geriatric Rehabilitation, Healthy aging, Musculoskeletal changes, Cardiopulmonary changes, Neurological changes, Balance and gait disturbances, Falling problems, Sensory changes, Psychosocial changes, Therapeutic exercises, Group exercises, Multidisciplinary team

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding geriatric rehabilitation overview and healthy aging
2.Explain the scope of geriatric rehabilitation and healthy aging
3.To describe the musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurological and psychosocial changes seen in the elderly
4.To describe balance and falling problems, gait disorders and its assessment methods
5.To describe exercise practices in the elderly
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Squires, Amanda J. "Rehabilitation of the older patient: A handbook for the multidisciplinary team."NewYork, 1988.
2.Rossman, Isadore. "Clinical geriatrics", Philadelphia, 1986.
3.Erbahceci F, Yıldırım Un N. “Geriatrik Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon.” Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2021.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Geriatric Rehabilitation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to Geriatric Rehabilitation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Healthy aging and quality of life
Week 4 - Theoretical
Musculoskeletal changes
Week 5 - Theoretical
Cardiopulmonary changes
Week 6 - Theoretical
Neurological changes
Week 7 - Theoretical
Balance and gait disturbances
Week 8 - Theoretical
Genitourinary changes
Week 9 - Theoretical
Falling problems
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sensory changes
Week 11 - Theoretical
Psychosocial changes
Week 12 - Theoretical
Functional assessment methods
Week 13 - Theoretical
Therapeutic and group exercises
Week 14 - Theoretical
The importance of multidisciplinary teamwork in geriatrics
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment36121
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1527
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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3
2
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4
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026