Information Package / Course Catalogue
Clinical Assessment in Foot and Ankle Injuries
Course Code: FR564
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To gain current evaluation methods in foot and ankle injuries

Course Content

Anatomy and biomechanics of the foot and ankle Evaluation of the ankle Current methods in the treatment of ankle

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Recognise common foot and ankle problems
2.Recognises the biomechanical and functional effects of common foot and ankle problems
3.List the methods for the evaluation of these problems
4.Distinguish and list the treatment options for these pathologies
5.Discuss physiotherapy and rehabilitation methods for common foot and ankle problems
6.Follows and discusses the literature related to the subject
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bek N. (Ed.) (2018). Ankle and Foot Problems, Ankara: Hipokrat publishing house.
2.Foot and Ankle International, journal of American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), SAGE.
3.The Foot. Journal. ELSEVIER
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Overview of foot and ankle anatomy and biomechanics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Common foot and ankle pathologies and pathomechanics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Approaches to the evaluation of common foot and ankle pathologies
Week 4 - Theoretical
Approaches to the evaluation of common foot and ankle pathologies
Week 5 - Theoretical
Approaches to the conservative treatment of common foot and ankle pathologies
Week 6 - Theoretical
Approaches to the conservative treatment of common foot and ankle pathologies
Week 7 - Theoretical
Commonly used orthotic approaches and the importance of footwear
Week 8 - Theoretical
Commonly used orthotic approaches and the importance of footwear (midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Hallux valgus and first row problems
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ankle injuries and chronic ankle instability
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ankle injuries and chronic ankle instability
Week 12 - Theoretical
Tendinopathies (PTT, FHL, Peroneal, Achilles)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Tendinopathies (PTT, FHL, Peroneal, Achilles)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Pes planus
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Presentation1%10
Quiz1%10
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Presentation 115116
Reading82016
Individual Work82016
Quiz1617
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)124
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
3
5
2
OÇ-2
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
5
3
5
3
3
OÇ-4
5
3
4
5
5
4
3
OÇ-5
4
2
5
5
5
5
4
4
OÇ-6
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026