FTR 227 - Heat-Light and Hydrotherapy

Basic Information

Course Code:

FTR 227

Course Name:

Heat-Light and Hydrotherapy

Language of Instruction:

Turkish

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Bachelor

ECTS:

3.00

Instructor:

Öğr. Gör. İrem SÜZEN

Course Objectives

The aim is to review surface temperature modalities and hydrotherapy methods used in physical therapy and rehabilitation and to teach sample applications.

Course Content

Evaluation of pain physiology and parameters (type, severity, frequency, localization, pattern, style rea-sons), inflammation, soft tissue healing process, effects of immobilization, degeneration and regeneration processes; Review of superficial hot (infrared, hot pack, fluidotherapy, paraffin, ultraviolet etc.), cold ap-plications (ice massage, cryotherapy, cold pack etc.), laser and hydrotherapy (opposite bath, pools, whir-pool, hot springs) methods used in physiotherapy and rehabilitation and Basic knowledge and application methods on physical principles, physiological effects, application methods, indications, contraindications and dangers with sample applications are covered within the scope of the course with examples.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

-

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Harutoğlu H, Öztürk B, Zenginler Y. Isı, ışık ve hidroterapi. Ankara: Hipokrat Kitabevi; 2019. ISBN: 9786059160377., Prentice WE. Therapeutic modalities in rehabilitation. 4th ed. 2005

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	Defines the principles of selection and application of appropriate treatment modality
LO2	Explains and selects the effect of superficial temperature modalities on inflammation and pain
LO3	Describe the physical and physiological effects of superficial temperature modalities
LO4	Defines the physical and physiological effects of infraruj, laser, UVL, heliotherapy and cold application, analyses indications and contraindications
LO5	Defines the purposes of use and physiological effects of hydrotherapy
LO6	Defines the physiological effects, application methods and usage areas of water applications, fluidotherapy, moist temperature applications with mechanical stimulation
LO7	Defines the physiological effects, application methods and usage areas of spa treatment, pool treatment and in-water exercises

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Inflamation and repair
2	Pain theory and physiotherapy
3	Physical features of heat and light, Physiological impact of superficial heat modalities
4	Infraruj
5	Ultraviolet and heliotherapy
6	Laser
7	Cold therapy
8	Physical and physiological principles in hydrotherapy
9	Physical and physiological principles in hydrotherapy
10	Water applications with mechanical stimulation
11	Moist heat methods and fluidotherapy
12	Pool therapy and aquatic exercises
13	Spa treatment in physical therapy, tests used in hydrotherapy
14	General Review

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	14	1.00	14.00
Practice	14	2.00	28.00
Post-Class Individual Study	14	1.00	14.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	7	1.00	7.00
Final Exam/Preparation	14	2.00	28.00
Total Workload (Hours)			91
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			3

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Midterm Exam	%40
2	Final Exam	%60
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5	LO6	LO7
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Controversial Course	Listening and comprehension, critical thinking	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
3	Technical Trip	They participate in a pre-planned technical field trip and report on what they learned during the trip.	Equipment located at the MGM station

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Students are required to comply with the principles of academic integrity in all course activities. All assignments, projects, and examinations must be completed in accordance with ethical academic standards. Plagiarism, using another person’s work without proper citation, or any form of academic misconduct is strictly prohibited. Artificial intelligence tools may only be used for supportive purposes when permitted by the instructor. Any content generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence must be clearly acknowledged and should not replace the student’s own critical thinking, analysis, and academic work.

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