Information Package / Course Catalogue
Heat Light and Hydrotherapy
Course Code: FRB205
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The course aims to give the students the basic theoretical and practical knowledge on physical principles related to heat, light and hydrotherapy modalities, physiological effects, practical methods, indications, contraindications, hazards.

Course Content

The physiotherapeutic and rehabilitative approach in superficial temperature agents and hydrotherapy modalities.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ahmet GÖKKURT
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains and selects the effect of superficial heat modalities on pain and inflammation.
2.Defines the physical and physiological effects of superficial heat modalities and problem solves.
3.Explains the physical and physiological effects of Infrared, Laser, UVL, helyoterapi and cold applications, determines and apply the indication and contraindication.
4.Explains the objectives, basic concepts and the physiological effects of hydrotherapy.
5.Describes the physiological effects ,the application methods and application areas of moist heat applications, water applications with mechanical stimulation, fluidotherapy.
6.Explains the physiological effects, application methods and application areas of spa therapy, pool therapy and water exercises.
7.Explains and uses the objectives and application methods of the tests used hydrotherapy apply.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kayıhan H, Dolunay N. ''Isı-Işık Su'' H.Ü. Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon YO Yayınları Ankara 1992.
2.Harutoğlu H. 'Isı, Işık ve Hidroterapi' Hipokrat Yayınevi 2016
3.Prentice WE. '' Therapeutic Modalities in Sport Medicine'', 1990.
4.Campion MR. ''Adult Hydrotherapy'' Heinemann Medical Books. Oxford 1990.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Inflamation and repair
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Pain theory and physiotherapy
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Physical features of heat and light, Physiological impact of superficial heat modalities
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Cold therapy
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Infraruj
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Laser therapy
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Ultraviolet and heliotherapy
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Physical and physiological principles in hydrotherapy (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Physical and physiological principles in hydrotherapy
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Water applications with mechanical stimulation
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Moist heat methods and fluidotherapy
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Practical training
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Pool therapy and aquatic exercises
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Spa treatment in physical therapy, tests used in hydrotherapy
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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
5
5
3
3
3
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
OÇ-6
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
OÇ-7
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026