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ELECTROTHERAPY II COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
FTY244E ELECTROTHERAPY II 4 4 3 4

Objectives and Contents

Objectives: It is aimed to provide information, attitude, and skills on the electrophysical principles of electrotherapy; the examination of tissue responses to electrotherapy modalities commonly used in physiotherapy; and learning the mechanisms of action and application methods of low-, medium-, and high-frequency currents.
Content: Shortwave diathermy, microwave diathermy, ultrasound, biofeedback, magnetotherapy, microcurrent, high-voltage pulsed current, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, traction, ultra-reiz current, and electrotherapy applications in rheumatic, orthopedic, and neurological diseases.