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HEAT-LIGHT AND HYDROTHERAPY COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
FTY144E HEAT-LIGHT AND HYDROTHERAPY 2 4 3 6

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Web-Based Research, Individual Study Introduction to Heat, Light, and Hydrotherapy (Definitions, Indications, Contraindications) Lecture, Question–Answer
2 Individual Study Inflammatory Process (Acute and Chronic Inflammation, Physiological Responses) Lecture, Brainstorming, Demonstration
3 Database Review Repair Process (Phases of Tissue Healing and Clinical Implications) Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
4 Web-Based Research Pain (Pain Physiology, Types of Pain, and Clinical Assessment) Lecture, Question–Answer, Demonstration
5 Individual Study Physical and Physiological Properties of Heat and Light (Thermal Effects, Tissue Responses) Lecture, Brainstorming, Demonstration
6 Database Review Sensory Assessments (Superficial and Deep Sensory Testing) Lecture, Practice, Demonstration
7 Web-Based Research Hot Pack and Paraffin Applications (Preparation, Application, and Safety Principles) Lecture, Practice, Demonstration
8 Individual Study Fluidotherapy Applications (Indications and Clinical Use) Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
9 Database Review Cryotherapy Applications (Types of Cold Applications and Clinical Effects) Lecture, Question–Answer, Demonstration
10 - MID-TERM EXAM -
11 Web-Based Research Infrared Applications (Effects, Indications, and Clinical Use) Lecture, Brainstorming, Demonstration
12 Individual Study LASER and Ultraviolet Applications – Practice Exam Lecture, Practice, Demonstration
13 Database Review Introduction to Hydrotherapy, Basic Principles, and Hydrotherapy Applications Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
14 Web-Based Research Hydrotherapy Applications (Aquatic Therapy Approaches) Lecture, Practice, Demonstration
15 Individual Study Balneotherapy Applications (Mineral Waters, Clinical Effects, and Areas of Use) Lecture, Brainstorming, Demonstration
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -