Information Package / Course Catalogue
Clinical Sciences in Physiotherapy
Course Code: FTR112
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

To give general information about diseases in Clinical Sciences course.

Course Content

History taking and general symptoms in internal diseases, Radiology, General symptoms and findings in rheumatological diseases, Musculoskeletal system diseases, Nervous system diseases, Infectious diseases and prevention methods, Digestive system diseases, respiratory system diseases, Ear, nose and throat diseases, Dermatological diseases.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Zehra Seznur KASAR
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains diseases related to internal medicine.
2.Have sufficient knowledge about health
3.Define and analyze problems using basic information
4.Have an idea about clinical issues in physiotherapy
5.Gains knowledge about general diseases in physiotherapy
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Mehmet Şükrü Gülay, Mümin Polat (2018). Diseases Information Textbook. World Medical Bookstore
2.Randall L. Braddom: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Third edition, USA, 2007
3.Mehmet Beyazova, Yeşim Gökçe Kutsal: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Volumes 1 and 2, Ankara 2011
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Musculoskeletal system diseases (Bone and joint Infections)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Musculoskeletal system diseases (bone tumors)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Musculoskeletal system diseases ((osteoporosis, osteomalacia)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Fracture types and treatment approaches
Week 5 - Theoretical
Hip joint pathologies (Congenital hip dislocation and aseptic necrosis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Hip joint arthroplasties
Week 7 - Theoretical
Knee joint arthroplasties
Week 8 - Theoretical
Osteoartrit (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Lumbar Disc Herniations
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cervical Disc Herniations
Week 11 - Theoretical
Scoliosis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Frozen shoulder
Week 13 - Theoretical
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination112113
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)70
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
2
3
5
2
2
3
5
5
2
3
5
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026