MANIPULATION AND MOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY248E	MANIPULATION AND MOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES	4	4	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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	Prof. ZUHAL KUNDURACILAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer SAADET TURHAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide information and skills related to techniques for the manual assessment and mobilization of soft tissues such as joints, muscles, and ligaments.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Advanced manipulative therapy techniques, visceral manipulations, cranial and spinal manipulation and mobilization techniques, classical massage, deep tissue massage, and the osteopathic approach.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Applies manual palpation techniques to assess joints, muscles, ligaments, and related soft tissues.
Explains the principles of soft tissue palpation and differentiates normal and pathological tissue characteristics through tactile exploration.
Applies practical assessment methods to identify and evaluate movement restrictions in joints and soft tissues.
Organizes the necessary therapy planning steps for selecting appropriate manipulative therapy interventions.
Performs and repeats mobilization and manipulation techniques according to fundamental manual therapy principles.
Selects appropriate manual therapy techniques for joint, ligament, tendon, and muscle injuries and applies them at a basic clinical level.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web-Based Research, Database Review	Introduction to Manual Therapy, Indications, Contraindications, Principles of Mobilization and Manipulation	Lecture, Demonstration and Practice
2	Individual Study, Database Review	Joint Biomechanics, Convex–Concave Rule, Accessory Joint Movements	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
3	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Scapulothoracic Manual Therapy Techniques	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
4	Individual Study, Database Review	Shoulder Joint Manual Therapy Techniques: Posterior–Inferior Glide, Capsular Stretching	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
5	Web-Based Research, Database Review	Elbow Joint Manual Therapy Techniques: Humeroulnar Distraction, Medial–Lateral Glide	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
6	Individual Study, Web-Based Research	Hand and Wrist Manual Therapy Techniques: Carpal Mobilizations, Traction	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
7	Web-Based Research, Database Review	Hip Joint Manual Therapy Techniques: Inferior Glide, Lateral Distraction, Capsular Stretching	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
8	Individual Study, Database Review	Knee Joint Manual Therapy Techniques: Tibiofemoral Posterior Glide, Patellar Mobilizations	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
9	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Foot and Ankle Manual Therapy Techniques: Talocrural Anterior–Posterior Glide, Subtalar Mobilization, Distraction	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Individual Study, Database Review	Cervical Spine Manual Therapy Techniques: Lateral Glide, Traction - Practice Exam	Practical Application
12	Web-Based Research, Database Review	Thoracic Spine Manual Therapy Techniques: Posterior–Anterior Mobilization, Rotational Techniques	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
13	Individual Study, Web-Based Research	Lumbar Spine Manual Therapy Techniques: Segmental Mobilization, Posterior–Anterior Glide	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
14	Web-Based Research, Database Review	Pelvic and Sacroiliac Joint Techniques: Anterior–Posterior Ilium Mobilizations	Demonstration and Practice, Laboratory Practice
15	Individual Study, Database Review	Clinical Integration of Manual Therapy Techniques, Regional Application Examples	Demonstration and Practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Karaduman, A., & Tunca Yılmaz, Ö. (2016). Fizyoterapi rehabilitasyon seti. Pelikan Tıp Yayıncılık.
Kaya Mutlu, E. (2020). Ortopedik eklem mobilizasyonu ve manipulasyonu. İstanbul Medikal.
Kesson, M., & Atkins, E. (2005). Orthopaedic medicine: A practical approach (2nd ed.). Butterworth-Heinemann.
Myers, T. (2020). Anatomy trains. Nobel Kitabevi.
Yüksel, İ. (2007). Masaj teknikleri. Alp Yayınevi.

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

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					4

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					4
2	Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health					4

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.					4
3	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements					4

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
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	2	28
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	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	14	1	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	65	0	107