Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
SPINAL ORTHOSES AND BIOMECHANICS 67814011 3 + 0 3.0 6.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Elective
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Serap ALSANCAK
Assistants
Goals In this course; spinal vertebra biomechanics and principles of bracing in spinal vertebral pathologies and trauma, production and application principles with biomechanical aspects; Orthotic designs suitable for the patient will be discussed.
Course Content In this course; the evaluation of the patient in terms of orthosis for spinal vertebral pathologies and traumas, the selection, production and application principles of the appropriate orthosis will be covered.
Learning Outcomes 1) Comprehends and analyzes the level of influence of functions according to the level of spinal injuries.
2) Selects and designs the spinal orthosis suitable for the patient.
3) Compares varies spinal orthosis designs in terms of biomechanics.
4) Informs the individual and/or family about the use of spinal orthoses.
5) Will be able to plan research for the design and production of Spinal Orthoses.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Spinal Colon Biomechanics Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
2. Week Spinal Pathologies and Principles of Bracing Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
3. Week Bracing Principles in Scoliosis and Effects of biomechanical differences on Exercise, Aerobic and Anaerobic Energy Systems during Rest and Exercise Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
4. Week CTLSO/TLSO/LSO types, production and adaptation principles in scoliosis Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
5. Week CTLSO/TLSO/LSO types, production and adaptation principles in scoliosis Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
6. Week Principles and biomechanics of bracing in Spinal Trauma and Spinal Cord Injuries Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
7. Week Spinal bracing principles and biomechanics in spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
8. Week Spinal bracing principles and biomechanics in osteoporosis Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
9. Week Principles and biomechanics of bracing in infectious diseases of the Spinal Cord Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
10. Week Principles and biomechanics of bracing for lower thoracic and lumbar pain Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
11. Week Principles and biomechanics of bracing for lower thoracic and lumbar pain Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
12. Week Current methods in spinal orthoses production and application Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
13. Week Literature discussion Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
14. Week Literature discussion Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, https://www.archives-pmr.org/
Clinical Rehabilitation, https://journals.sagepub.com/home/cre
Disability and Rehabilitation, https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/idre20/current
Journal of Biomechanics, https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-biomechanics
Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, https://journals.lww.com/jpojournal/pages/default.aspx
Prosthetics and Orthotics International, https://journals.sagepub.com/home/poi

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3DK4DK5
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PY2555555
PY3444444
PY4555555
PY5444444
PY8555555
PY10555555

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 15 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 15 2
Homework 4 10
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 1 12
Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice , Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice) 1 10
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 12
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 12
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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  • Weekly Topics (Content)
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  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload