At the end of this course, the students; 1) Transfer the acquired theoretical knowledge. 2) Practical skills to the clinical environment.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
This course includes teaching of the physiological effects, indications, contrindications and application methods of hydrotherapy, thermal water, hot springs, climate and wheather proporties.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Chronology of hydrotherapy
2nd Week
Physical properties of water
3rd Week
Physical properties of heat
4th Week
Physiological effects of hydrotherapy
5th Week
Hydrotherapy methods (Partial to be plunged baths)
6th Week
Midterm
7th Week
Mechanical hydotherapy (Whirpoll, hubbard tank)
8th Week
Therapeutic showers
9th Week
Balneotherapy
10th Week
Peloids
11th Week
Thermal and mineral applications
12th Week
İnhalation
13th Week
Climatherapy
14th Week
Hot springs
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Kayıhan H, Dolunay N. (1992) "Isı-Işık Su" Ankara H.Ü. Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon YO Yayınları. Scully RM, Barnes MR. (1989) " Physical Therapy" Philadelphia. Krusen,F.H., Kottke,F.J., Ellwood,P.M.(Ed), Handbook Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, Philadelphia : W.B.Saunders C isner, K C. , Colby , L. A Exercise : Foundations & Techniques, Philadelphia: F.A.D.Therapeutic avis, 2002 Akman MN, Sürenkök Ö. Hidroterapi ve akuatik rehabilitasyon. Haberal Eğitim Vakfı. 2006, Ankara