Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
ORTHOTICS SCIENCE VI OPZ413 7. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Serap ALSANCAK
Assistants Alireza VASEFNİA
Goals It aims to give information about vertebral orthoses and their features, measurement and production methods.
Course Content Orthotic terminology of the vertebral column, pelvic bands and features, cervical orthoses, cervicothoracal orthoses, thoracolumbosacral orthoses, lumbosacral orthoses, scoliosis and orthotics are covered in vertebra orthoses.
Learning Outcomes 1) To know the spine pathologies and to do orthotic evaluates.
2) To know the measurement methods in spine pathologies.
3) Knows the production methods in spine pathologies.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Spinal colon biomechanics, trunk muscle testing and ROM assessment. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Colloquium; Workshop
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
2. Week History of spinal orthoses, aims of use, types. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Workshop
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
3. Week Spinal pathologies and orthosis principles (fractures, kyphosis, scoliosis). Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Workshop
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
4. Week Cervical orthoses, types, casting methods/ taking measurement, production principles. Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Workshop
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
5. Week TLSO / LSO types, casting methods/taking measurement principles. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Role Play
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Workshop
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
6. Week TLSO / LSO model rectification and production principles. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Workshop
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
7. Week CTLSO / TLSO / LSO types in scoliosis, orthotic principles, casting methods/taking measurements. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Workshop
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
8. Week Midterm Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium; Workshop
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
9. Week Mode rectification and production principles in scoliosis. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Role Play
Brainstorming; Colloquium; Workshop
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
10. Week The principles of orthosis in lower limb traumatic injuries. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Role Play
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium; Workshop
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
11. Week Partial weight bearing principles in orthosis and PTB-AFO, Thomas KAFO features. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium; Workshop
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
12. Week Orthoprosthesis indications, features, usage principles, patient assessment. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium; Workshop
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
13. Week RGO-HGO, parapodium, swivel walker features and indications. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week RGO-HGO, parapodium, swivel walker features and indications. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Scenario Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
15. Week Final


Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Webster JB, Murphy DP: Atlas of Assistive Devices 4th edition, Philadelpia 2019. ISBN: 978-0-323-48323-0
Alsancak S: Ortez. Hatipoğlu Yayınevi, Ankara, 2009.
Blauvelt CL, Nelson FRT: Manual Orthopaedic Terminology. 6th ed. Mosby Co., Philadelphia, 1998.
Goldberg B, Hsu JD: Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices. Mosby Co, St Louis, 1997.
Prosthetics and Orthotics Online Definitions/Dictionary http://www.ispo.ca/lexicon
Redford J.B., Basmajian J.V., Trautman P.: Orthotics. Clinical Practice and Rehabilitation Technology. Churchill Livingstone, NY, 1995.
Turner WA, Merriman LM: Clinical Skills in Treating the Foot. Second Ed, Philadelphia, 2005.

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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 3
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 10
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 10
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