Description of Individual Course Units

Code Name Type Year Semester ECTS
703003172022 Ortez ve Rehabilitasyonu Zorunlu 3 5 3.00

Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of orthosis and orthosis rehabilitation.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Öğr. Gör. Lale Erdemir

Learning Outcomes

1 Comprehend orthosis terminology.
2 Understands the biomechanical principles of orthosis.
3 Determines the appropriate orthotics and modifications in various clinical problems.
4 Evaluates the orthosis in terms of patient compliance and benefits.
5 Train the patient for the use and maintenance of orthosis.
6 According to the developments, orthotic treatment program is directed.

Mode of Delivery

Öğr. Gör. Lale Erdemir

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Introduction to Orthosis and Rehabilitation; Biomechanical Principles of Orthoses; Materials; Biomechanical Principles in Orthosis Walk; Definition of Orthosis, Shoes, Insoles; Lower Extremity Orthoses, Case Studies of Orthoses in Various Diseases (Spinal Injury; Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease; Genu Valgum and Genu Varum; etc.); Body Orthoses; Upper Extremity Orthoses, Hand Orthosis / Splints, Case Study

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

1 Introduction to Orthoses and Orthosis
2 Materials Used in Orthosis
3 Biomechanical Principles of Orthoses
4 Biomechanical Principles of Orthoses
5 Lower extremity orthoses
6 Lower extremity orthoses
7 Midterm Exams
8 Midterm Exams
9 Biomechanical Principles in Orthosis Walk
10 Body Devices
11 Upper Extremity Orthoses
12 Hand orthotics
13 Evidence-based case discussion
14 Evidence-based case discussion
15 final exam
16 final exam

Recommended or Required Reading

1-Dokuztuğ F. El Splintleri, Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversite Yayınları, 19972-Ayak Deformiteleri ve Ortezleri. Fatma Uygur. . Hacettepe Üniversitesi Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Yüksekokulu Yayınları No:14, Ankara, 19923-Hand splinting principles and methods. 2nd edition., Fess EE., Philips CA. Mosby Com., USA, 19874-The functional foot orthosis. Philps J W. Churchill Livingstone, UK, 1990

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri 40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri 60
100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Count WORKLOAD (hours) TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)
Ara Sınav 1 1 1
Final Sınav 1 1 1
Derse Katılım 12 2 24
12 2 24
Bireysel Çalışma 12 3 36
Ara Sınav İçin Bireysel Çalışma 1 4 4
Final Sınavı içiin Bireysel Çalışma 1 6 6
96