Information Package / Course Catalogue
Assistive Device Technologies and Orthoses
Course Code: POD225
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

Learns the basic practices of technology and definition of orthotic.

Course Content

Definition of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Definition of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Modalities Cold Applications in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Indication, Contraindications and Complications of Cold Applications Hot Applications in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Indications, Contraindications and Complications of Hot Applications Other Physical therapy modalities Exercise definition, exercise effects Exercise types Exercise applications Massage Orthosis definition, indication Orthotic materials Foot orthoses Prescription and control of foot orthoses

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Şeyma ŞENTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains orthotics and their classification.
2.It explains the construction and use of orthoses according to their regions.
3.It explains the basic use of orthotics for specific diseases.
4.Possesses basic knowledge of technologies used in healthcare.
5.It explains gait analysis.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture Notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
orthosis introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
upper extremity orthoses 1
Week 3 - Theoretical
upper extremity orthoses 2
Week 4 - Theoretical
lower extremity orthoses 1
Week 5 - Theoretical
lower extremity orthoses 2
Week 6 - Theoretical
gait analysis
Week 7 - Theoretical
spinal orthotics
Week 8 - Theoretical
neural plasticity
Week 9 - Theoretical
robotics technology
Week 10 - Theoretical
virtual reality and game-based technology
Week 11 - Theoretical
artificial intelligence in healthcare
Week 12 - Theoretical
biofeedback
Week 13 - Theoretical
wearable technology in healthcare
Week 14 - Theoretical
motion analysis systems
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes