Information Package / Course Catalogue
Palpation Skills In Physiotherapy
Course Code: FRB152
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To be able to use human anatomy knowledge in practice and be able to differentiate tissues with palpation

Course Content

Palpating anatomical structures like bone, muscle, tendon, peripheral nerve, fascia over skin and differentiating tissues.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Özge Ece GÜNAYDIN
Learning Outcomes
1.the student knows the palpation of the body, head and extremity structures.
2.He knows how to palpate bone and soft tissues.
3.Can distinguish different soft tissues by palpable.
4.the student knows how to make tonus evaluation.
5.He knows the anatomical points that are anthropometrically important.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Functional Anatomy, Musculoskeletal anatomy, kinesiology and palpation book for Manuel Therapists - Nevin Ergun, Şebnem Avcı, Necmiye Ün Yıldırım, Yeşim Bakar Nobel Tıp Kitapevi 2015.
2.Trail Guide to the Body, A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more Andrew Biel - ISBN 978-0-9829786-5-8 Books Of Discovery
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is palpation and how it is done? Palpation specificities of different tissues
Week 2 - Theoretical
Palpation of lower leg structures
Week 3 - Theoretical
Palpation of forearm structures
Week 4 - Theoretical
Palpation of upper leg structures
Week 5 - Theoretical
Palpation of upper arm structures
Week 6 - Theoretical
Palpation of pelvic structures
Week 7 - Theoretical
Palpation of torso structures
Week 8 - Theoretical
Palpation of torso structures (midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Palpation of foot structures
Week 10 - Theoretical
Palpation of hand structures
Week 11 - Theoretical
Palpation of hand structures
Week 12 - Theoretical
Palpation of hand structures
Week 13 - Theoretical
Palpation of skull structures
Week 14 - Theoretical
Palpation of skull structures
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Individual Work71114
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
5
5
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
5
5
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
5
5
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
5
5
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
5
5
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026