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 physical therapy rehabilitation 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.Makes the definition of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
2.Explain the indications, contraindications and complications of physical therapy applications.
3.Applies exercises
4.Uses foot orthoses
5.Applies Cold and Hot in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture Notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation definition
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definitions of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Modalities
Week 3 - Theoretical
Cold Applications in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Indication, contraindication and complications of cold applications
Week 4 - Theoretical
Hot applications in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Indications, contraindications and complications of Hot Applications
Week 5 - Theoretical
Other Physical therapy modalities
Week 6 - Theoretical
Exercise definition, effects of exercise
Week 7 - Theoretical
Types of exercise
Week 8 - Theoretical
Exercise applications (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Massage
Week 10 - Theoretical
Orthosis definition, indications
Week 11 - Theoretical
Orthotic supplies
Week 12 - Theoretical
Foot orthoses
Week 13 - Theoretical
Prescription and control of foot orthoses
Week 14 - Theoretical
Insoles construction stages
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