NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL APPROACHES II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY302	NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL APPROACHES II	6	5	4	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Provide understanding of the basic features about measuring, evaluation and neurophysiological approaches of stroke rehabilitation and gain applying skills.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Stroke, clinical processes after stroke, neurophysiological approaches, measuring, evaluation and therapeutic applications, case studies.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the clinical of after stroke, and associates with the neurophysiological aspects who used in treatments.
Defines normal movement and function and compares with post-stroke gestures and dysfunction.
Comprehend and applies neurophysiological basis measurement and evaluation methods used after stroke.
Select poststroke current neurophysiological approaches and implements a basic level.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Search, Database Review	Introduction to Neurophysiological Approaches	Research, Discussion, Case Study
2	Literature Search, Database Review	Cerebrovascular Accidents	Research, Discussion, Case Study
3	Literature Search, Database Review	Brunnstrom Method in Stroke Rehabilitation	Research, Discussion, Case Study
4	Literature Search, Database Review	Clinical Assessment According to the Brunnstrom Method in Stroke Rehabilitation	Research, Discussion, Case Study
5	Literature Search, Database Review	Upper Extremity, Trunk, and Hand Training According to the Brunnstrom Method in Stroke Rehabilitation	Research, Discussion, Case Study
6	Literature Search, Database Review	Lower Extremity Training According to the Brunnstrom Method in Stroke Rehabilitation	Research, Discussion, Case Study
7	Literature Search, Database Review	Neurodevelopmental Treatment Approach (Bobath) in Stroke Rehabilitation	Research, Discussion, Case Study
8	Literature Search, Database Review	Assessment Applications with the Bobath Approach	Research, Discussion, Case Study
9	Literature Search, Database Review	Treatment Applications with the Bobath Approach - Flaccid Phase	Research, Discussion, Case Study
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Search, Database Review	Treatment Applications with the Bobath Approach - Spasticity Phase	Research, Discussion, Case Study
12	Literature Search, Database Review	Treatment Applications with the Bobath Approach - Recovery Phase / Practice	Research, Discussion, Case Study
13	Literature Search, Database Review	Margaret Johnstone Method and Applications in Stroke Rehabilitation	Research, Discussion, Case Study
14	Literature Search, Database Review	Comparison of Brunnstrom, Bobath, and Johnstone Methods	Research, Discussion, Case Study
15	Literature Search, Database Review	Motor Recovery and Neuroplasticity	Research, Discussion, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Karaduman, A. A., Aksu Yıldırım, S., & Tunca Yılmaz, Ö. (Eds.). (2013). İnme sonrası fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon (K. Armutlu ve diğerleri, Haz.). Pelikan Yayıncılık.
Krakauer, J. W. (2024). Broken movement: The neurobiology of motor recovery after stroke. MIT Press.
Özdinçler, A. R. (Ed.). (2023). Nörofizyolojik temelli tedavi yaklaşımları. İstanbul Medikal Sağlık ve Yayıncılık.
Page, S. J., & Levine, P. (2020). Changing minds: Integrating neuroplasticity with clinical stroke rehabilitation. Springer.
Popovic, M. R., & Masani, K. (2020). Functional electrical stimulation therapy: Recovery of function following spinal cord injury and stroke. In Z. Rymer, T. Nef, & V. Dietz (Eds.), Neurorehabilitation technology (2nd ed., pp. 479–498). Springer.
Raine, S., Meadows, L., & Lynch-Ellerington, M. (2020). Bobath concept: Theory and clinical practice in neurological rehabilitation (2nd ed.). Wiley-Blackwell.
Dietz, V., & Ward, N. S. (Eds.). (2023). Nörorehabilitasyon ders kitabı (E. Kavlak & H. Tekgül, Çev. Ed.). İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.

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						5

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					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						5

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				3

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.						5
2	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs				3
3	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject						5

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	5	70
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	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	2	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	58	0	128