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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS FTP 5030 LOWER EXTREMITY PROSTHETICS COMPULSORY 1 2 0 3

Offered By

PROSTHESIS AND ORTHOSIS

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR IBRAHIM ENGIN ŞIMŞEK

Offered to

PROSTHESIS AND ORTHOSIS

Course Objective

The aim of this lecture is to have the student acquire knowledge and skill in lower extremity amputation pathomechanics, appropriate material and prosthetic selection and rehabilitation approaches

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   The student may define functional status according to amputation levels. 2   The student may define components of lower extremity prosthesis. 3   The student may select and apply prosthesis considering optimal conditions. 4   The student may define differences between pediatric and adult populations in the aspect of prosthesis 5   The student may define and conduct rehabilitation and prosthetic training processes.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Levels of lower extremity amputations and functional loss 2 Biomechanics in partial foot amputations and prosthetic applications 3 Biomechanics of prosthetic feet and comparison with normal foot 4 Selection criteria and optimal conditions in below knee prosthetic components 5 Biomechanics of below knee amputations and prosthetics, prosthetic applications, gait 6 Biomechanics of knee disarticulation, selection of prosthetic components and prosthetic applications 7 Prosthetic knee joints, their mechanics and comparison with normal knee 8 Selection criteria and optimal conditions in above knee prosthetic components 9 Selection criteria and optimal conditions in above knee prosthetic components 10 Biomechanics of below knee amputations and prosthetics, prosthetic applications

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Pitkin M.: Biomechanics of Lower Limb Prosthetics, Springer-Verlag, 2009 ISBN: 10: 3642030157 2. Bowker HK, Michael JW (eds): Atlas of Limb Prosthetics: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles. Rosemont, IL, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, edition 2, 1992

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Presentations 2. Interactive 3. Laboratory

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 PRF PERFORMANCE 2 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE PRF *** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The learning outcomes 2-5 will be assessed using homework Assignments and in-class attendance / performance Presentation

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. Salih ANGIN, PT. PhD. Phone: 90 232 4124903

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 14 1 14 Practice (Care Plan) 14 2 28 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 10 2 20 Project Preparation 1 2 2 Preparing report 1 2 2 Preparing presentations 10 1 10 Project Assignment 1 1 1 Project Final Presentation 1 1 1 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 78

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 PO.11 PO.12 LO.1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 LO.2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 LO.3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 LO.4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 LO.5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1