At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn the physiological properties of tissues. Understands the principles of excitability of muscle and nerve tissue. 2) Learn the basic principles of functional electrical stimulation, current parameters and application methods. 3) Learns the appropriate patient selection for functional electrical stimulation and makes the right application.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
The aim of the course is to obtain knowledge about the properties, application methods and clinical practice of functional electrical stimulation.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to course
2nd Week
Nerve and muscle physiology
3rd Week
Electric and the basics of stimulators
4th Week
Parameters of electrical stimulators
5th Week
Electrods
6th Week
Control of the stimulators
7th Week
I. Midterm
8th Week
Position of electrodes
9th Week
Therapeutic electrical stimulation
10th Week
Therapeutic electrical stimulation
11th Week
Functional electrical stimulation
12th Week
II. Midterm
13th Week
Practical course
14th Week
Discussion
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. Kırdı N. Fonksiyonel elektrik stimulasyonu. Hacettepe Üniversitesi yayınları, Aydoğdu Ofset: Ankara, 1998. 2. Şimşek N, Kırdı N, Meriç A, Savcı S, Çetişli Korkmaz N, Fırat T, Ayhan Ç, Yürük Ö. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik Uygulamalar. Pelikan Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2017. 3. Merrick MA. Therapeuticmodalities as adjuncttorehabilitation. In: Andrews JR, Harrelson GL, Wilk KE, eds. PhysicalRehabilitation of theInjuredAthlete. 4th ed. Elseiver; 2012 (e-book).
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Practice, Vaka tartışma,Discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
50
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
2
1
2
Individual or group work
14
1,5
21
Preparation for Final exam
1
14
14
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
10
10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
Presentation (including preperation)
Project
Article
Total Workload
91
Total Workload / 30
3,03
ECTS Credits of the Course
3
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)