ANTALYA BİLİM UNIVERSITY
Course Information Package

FTR 224 - Manipulative Therapy II

Basic Information

Course Code:
FTR 224
Course Name:
Manipulative Therapy II
Language of Instruction:
Turkish
Course Type:
Class
Course Level:
Bachelor
ECTS:
3.00
Instructor:
Öğr. Gör. Oğuzhan AKBAŞLI

Course Objectives

Functional anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and pathomechanics of joints and soft tissues; effects of immobilization; joint/soft tissue manipulation, mobilization, manual traction, and transverse friction techniques; basic features, indications, side effects, and contraindications; Basic measurement, evaluation, and different manual therapy applications on joint and soft tissue pathophysiology and healing phases; effects of manual techniques on muscle activity; principles of neuromotor and manual tactics and specific application principles to physiotherapy; In the biopsychosocial context, the ability to decide on the effective technique, position the patient and apply the technique with the evaluation and analytical approaches by ensuring patient safety with clinical examples are gained in the course.

Course Content

To introduced the conditions which produce pain, inflammation and limited motion in joints and soft tis-sue structures; to provide acknowledgement of basic evaluation methods; to acquired skill of basic mobilization and manipulation application techniques for the treatment of these conditions.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

None

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Kesson M, Atkins E : Orthopaedic Medicine: a practical approach. 2 nd edition,Butterworth-.Cyriax H J, Cyriax P J: Cyriax's Illustrated Manual of orthopaedic Medicine. 2nd edition. Butterworth.Cyriax J.H, :Textbook of Orthopaedic Medicine, volume II : Treatment by manipulation, massage and injection, tenth edition, Ballière Tindall . 1980

Learning Outcomes

Code Description
LO1 To have knowledge about body tissues and transverse friction massage
LO2 To be able to apply transverse friction massage to muscle, tendon, and ligament structures in different parts of the body
LO3 To know the basic principles of mobilization techniques
LO4 To be able to assess different body tissues
LO5 To be able to decide on mobilization applications appropriate for the pathology
LO6 To be able to apply mobilization techniques to different parts of the body
LO7 To be able to make appropriate inferences from mobilization applications

Weekly Course Content

Week Content
1 Functional anatomy, biomechanics and pathomechanics of joints and soft tissues and principals of basic evaluation
2 Mode of action and principals of application of transvers friction technique
3 Application of transvers friction massage for the treatment of tendon, ligament and musc-le injuries of upper extremity
4 Application of transvers friction massage for the treatment of tendon, ligament and musc-le injuries of lower extremity
5 Transvers friction technique -Decision making and treatment applications
6 Definition and history of therapeutic mobilization, indications, and contraindications
7 General principles of mobilization and differences between mobilization methods
8 Evaluation prior to mobilization application
9 Mobilization of the shoulder–arm complex
10 Mobilization of the elbow, hand, and wrist
11 Mobilization of the hip joint
12 Mobilization of the knee, foot, and ankle joints
13 Mobilization of the cervical and lumbar regions
14 General Review

Workload Calculation

Activity Count Duration (Hours) Total
Attendance 14 1.00 14.00
Practice 14 1.00 14.00
Pre-Class Individual Study 14 2.00 28.00
Post-Class Individual Study 14 2.00 28.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation 5 1.00 5.00
Final Exam/Preparation 6 1.00 6.00
Total Workload (Hours) 95
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 Laboratory Listening, note-taking, conceptual analysis, critical thinking, questioning, and participation in discussions. Special equipment

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 3
SDG 4