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ISTANBUL GELİŞİM UNIVERSITY INFORMATION SYSTEM

PHYSICAL MODALITIES COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ETY243 PHYSICAL MODALITIES 3 4 3 3

Objectives and Contents
Objectives: Within the scope of this course, students; Learns physical therapy methods and how to use these methods, comprehends on which patients physical agents can be used in the clinic.
Content: This course; Injury and healing mechanisms, pathophysiology of pain, physical properties of heat and light, effects of heat-light applications on tissue, characteristics of electrotherapy applications, evaluation of the patient and determining the appropriate physical agent for the patient. Students; learns which electrotherapy device to use for what purpose. Comprehends the basic information in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Can analyze clinical problems in the patient. He/she can decide according to the indication regarding the use of physical modalities.