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

Musculoskeletal disorders encompass the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of various fracture types, hip and knee arthroplasties, and osteoarthritis. Additionally, it covers the developmental processes and symptoms of neurological diseases such as stroke (CVO), cerebral palsy, and Bell's palsy, as well as clinical conditions like scoliosis, disc herniations, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Zehra Seznur KASAR
Learning Outcomes
1.Students acquire a basic understanding of the pathophysiology and clinical findings of musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and neurological diseases.
2.Students will understand the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis and degenerative joint diseases; they will acquire basic knowledge about the symptoms and clinical course of these diseases.
3.By identifying fracture types, healing stages, and degenerative conditions requiring hip/knee joint arthroplasty (osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, congenital hip dislocation, etc.), the surgeon understands the purpose of surgical intervention and its effects on the tissue.
4.Students gain a basic understanding of the pathophysiology and clinical findings of conditions such as cerebrovascular events (stroke), cerebral palsy, and Bell's palsy.
5.Students will gain a basic understanding of the pathogenesis and clinical findings of carpal tunnel syndrome, scoliosis, and disc herniations.
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
Osteoarthritis (Answering midterm exam questions)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cerebrovascular Event
Week 11 - Theoretical
Cerebral palsy
Week 12 - Theoretical
Bell's palsy
Week 13 - Theoretical
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Week 14 - Theoretical
Cervical and lumbar disc herniations
Week 15 - Theoretical
Scoliosis
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
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OÇ-1
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5
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5
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5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026