COURSE UNIT TITLE

: FASCIA APPLICATIONS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FTR 6128 FASCIA APPLICATIONS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6

Offered By

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ARZU GENÇ

Offered to

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to understand the anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical properties of fascia and to teach the scientific foundations of fascia manipulation in physiotherapy applications.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explain the anatomy and physiology of the fascia system.
2   Evaluate the biomechanical properties of the fascia system and its relationship with the musculoskeletal system.
3   Analyze current fascia research and integrate it into physiotherapy applications.
4   Assess clinical problems related to fascia disorders from a physiotherapy perspective.
5   Integrate the fascia system into multidisciplinary treatment approaches holistically

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction and Basic Concepts
2 Anatomy and Histology of Fascia
3 Relationship Between Fascia and the Musculoskeletal System
4 Biomechanical Properties of the Fascia System
5 Fascia and the Nervous System
6 Fascia Disorders and Clinical Findings
7 Fascia Assessment Methods
8 Midterm Exam & Evaluation
9 Manual Fascia Practice
10 Exercise-Based Fascia Practice
11 Integrative Approaches in Fascia Therapy
12 Fascia and Chronic Pain Management
13 Fascia and Sports Rehabilitation
14 Current Research and Literature Review
15 General Evaluation and Final Project Presentations

Recomended or Required Reading


"Fascial Manipulation for Musculoskeletal Pain" Luigi Stecco
"The Role of the Fascia in Movement and Sports Performance" Robert Schleip, Amanda Baker
"Fascia: What It Is and Why It Matters" David Lesondak

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods


1. Student Presentations: Students will deliver presentations on topics related to fascia and physiotherapy applications. This will help students enhance their academic communication and presentation skills.
2. Practical Sessions: Students will learn fascia techniques and treatment methods through practical sessions. Individual and group exercises will be conducted, focusing on fascia assessment, manual therapy techniques, and mobilization.
3. Problem-Based Learning : Students will work on case scenarios related to fascia applications, enhancing their problem-solving skills. Through this method, students will improve their ability to solve real-world fascia-related problems.
4. Group Work: Students will collaborate in groups to conduct in-depth research on fascia and physiotherapy applications, developing solutions and engaging in group discussions to explore various approaches.
5. Discussions and Critical Thinking: Students will participate in discussions based on scientific articles and current research, developing their critical thinking skills regarding fascia applications in physiotherapy.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 PRF PERFORMANCE
2 FIN FINAL EXAM
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE PRF * 0.40 + FIN*0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) PRF * 0.40 + FCGR*0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The student's success in presentations, assignments, and exams will be evaluated.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Arzu GENÇ
e-mail: arzu.genc@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 0 232 412 49 36

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Tutorials 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for final exam 1 14 14
Preparing assignments 14 2 28
Preparing presentations 14 2 28
Final 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 155

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14
LO.15555
LO.25555
LO.35555
LO.45555
LO.555

CONTACT INFORMATION
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Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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