MANIPULATION AND MOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY248	MANIPULATION AND MOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES	4	4	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GÜLŞAH KONAKOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course; to teach physiotherapy and rehabilitation students the techniques of palpation and movement (mobilization and manipulation) of soft tissues such as joints, muscles and ligaments, and to provide students with the knowledge, attitudes and skills to safely apply these techniques.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Advanced manipulative therapy techniques, cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacroiliac manipulation and mobilizations, peripheral joint manipulation and mobilizations, osteopathy approach.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
They can perform manual examination of soft tissues such as joints, muscles and ligaments.
They can explore the sensation of soft tissues.
They can apply eliminating movement restrictions by practicing.
They can organize the necessary therapy planning steps for the selection of manual therapy application.
They can repeat the applications of mobilization and manipulation techniques.
They can decide on the manual therapy technique to be used in joint, ligament, tendon and muscle injuries and apply it at a basic level.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Database Review	Introduction to Manual Therapy Techniques	Problem-based or Project-based learning
2	Literature Review, Database Review	Cervical Region Manipulation and Mobilization Applications	Problem-based or Project-based learning
3	Literature Review, Database Review	Thoracic Region Manipulation and Mobilization Applications	Problem-based or Project-based learning
4	Literature Review, Database Review	Lumbar Region Manipulation and Mobilization Applications	Problem-based or Project-based learning
5	Literature Review, Database Review	Sacroiliac Joint Manipulation and Mobilization Applications	Problem-based or Project-based learning
6	Literature Review, Database Review	Shoulder Complex Manipulation and Mobilization Applications	Problem-based or Project-based learning
7	Literature Review, Database Review	General Review	Problem-based or Project-based learning
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Database Review	Elbow Complex Manipulation and Mobilization Applications	Problem-based or Project-based learning
10	Literature Review, Database Review	Wrist and Hand Manipulation and Mobilization Applications	Problem-based or Project-based learning
11	Literature Review, Database Review	Hip Manipulation and Mobilization Applications	Problem-based or Project-based learning
12	Literature Review, Database Review	Knee Manipulation and Mobilization Applications	Problem-based or Project-based learning
13	Literature Review, Database Review	Ankle and Foot Manipulation and Mobilization Applications	Problem-based or Project-based learning
14	Literature Review, Database Review	General Review	Problem-based or Project-based learning
15	Literature Review, Database Review	Preparation for the Final Exam	Problem-based or Project-based learning
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Yüksel İ. (2007). Masaj Teknikleri. Ankara: Alp Yayınevi
Cyriax H J, Cyriax P J. (1996). Cyriax's Illustrated Manual of orthopaedic Medicine. 2nd edition.Butterworth Heinemann
Cyriax J.H. (1980). Textbook of Orthopaedic Medicine, volume II : Treatment by manipulation, massage and injection, tenth editio. Ballière Tindall
Kesson M, Atkins E. (2005). Orthopaedic Medicine: a practical approach. 2 nd edition. Butterworth-Heinemann
Kaya Mutlu E. Ortopedik Eklem Mobilizasyonu ve Manipulasyonu, İstanbul Medikal, İstanbul, 2020.
Karaduman A. Tunca Yılmaz Ö. Fizyoterapi Rehabilitasyon Seti, Pelikan Tıp, Ankara, 2016.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines the current theory and practice in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.						5
2	Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the basic phenomenon of sub-fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation about principles, processes and applications, make a basic level of analysis and evaluation.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to physiotherapy and rehabilitation program planning with learned theoretical and practical knowledge.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply for physiotherapy and rehabilitation program according to ethical principles, follow developments, make program changes or end the program if necessary.						5
2	Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	independently conduct vocational and academic studies with the knowledge related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, finds solutions to the problems faced.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.					4
2	Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establishes effective communication with other relevant professional groups during physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.					4
2	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs.					4
3	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have sufficient professional experience in clinical practice to use vocational autonomy.						5
2	The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.				3
3	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	14	1	14
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	2	3	6
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	5	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	3	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	49	0	107