Information Package / Course Catalogue
Heat, Light and Hydrotherapy
Course Code: FTR102
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 2
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The main aim of the course is to give students basic information and application examples about physical principles of heat and light hydrotherapy modalities, physiological effects, application methods, indication and contra indications, dangers.

Course Content

Inflammation and repair, Theory of pain and physiotherapy, Physical properties of heat and light, Physiological effects of superficial heat agents, Infrared and laser, Ultraviolet and heliotherapy, Cold applications, Physical and physiological principles of hydrotherapy, Water applications with mechanical stimulation, Moist temperature methods, Fluidotherapy, pool therapy and in-water exercises, spa treatment in physiotherapy, and tests used in hydrotherapy will be covered.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Şeyma ŞENTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1.To gain theoretical and practical skills in the selection, application principles and application of the appropriate treatment modality in clinical conditions
2.To be able to define the physical and physiological effects of superficial temperature modalities and to solve problems.
3.To be able to explain the physical and physiological effects of infrared, laser, UVL, heliotherapy and cold application, to determine and apply the indications and contraindications
4.To be able to describe the usage purposes, physiological effects of hydrotherapy and explain the basic concepts
5.To be able to explain the physiological effects of mechanical stimulation, water applications, fluidotherapy, moist heat applications, application methods and areas of use.
6.To be able to explain physiological effects, application methods and usage areas of spa treatment, pool therapy and underwater exercises.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Türkiye Fizyoterapistler Dernegi (TFD), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) dökumanları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General Introduction - Cell Tissue Structure Features
Week 2 - Theoretical
Inflammation – Pain
Week 3 - Theoretical
Repair
Week 4 - Theoretical
Physiological effects of superficial heating agents
Week 5 - Theoretical
Infrared
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ultraviolet
Week 7 - Theoretical
Hotpack
Week 8 - Theoretical
Paraffin (Midterm Sınav)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Laser
Week 10 - Theoretical
Basic Principles of Hydrotherapy
Week 11 - Theoretical
Hydrotherapy Application Methods
Week 12 - Theoretical
Fluidotherapy
Week 13 - Theoretical
Whirlpool Baths
Week 14 - Theoretical
Showers
Week 15 - Theoretical
course evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Laboratory141128
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)96
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
4
5
2
2
3
5
5
4
5
5
OÇ-2
2
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1
5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
2
5
5
5
5
5
5
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5
4
OÇ-6
2
5
5
5
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5
5
5
4
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026