At the end of this course, the students; 1) Understands the importance of ethical principles and children's rights in pediatric rehabilitation 2) Understands normal motor development and can evaluate reflex-reaction, movement and muscle tone in children. 3) Learns and makes clinical evaluations of clinical processes that cause functional disability, disability and disability in children such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, muscle diseases and orthopedic problems. 4) To apply child-specific evaluation and necessary treatment approaches in pediatric rehabilitation. 5) Obtains information about health policies for children with special needs and understands the importance of directing the child to relevant institutions for a healthy life and the importance of child-family-physiotherapist cooperation.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
To teach physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications of pediatric diseases such as cerebral paralysis, congenital brachial plexus injuries, congenital torticollis and neuromoscular diseases in the pediatric period.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to Pediatric Rehabilitation, Child Rights and the Importance of Ethical Principles in Physiotherapy in Pediatric Rehabilitation
2nd Week
Introduction to pediatric rehabilitation, Motor Control, Postural Control, Reflexes-Reactions Application
3rd Week
Early intervention in high-risk babies, special holding positions and positioning for high-risk babies, practical applications