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The aim of this course is to teach the therapeutic exercises used in physiotherapy in the pool environment and to teach the in-water treatment methods. Within the scope of this course, the physical properties of water, the basic features of aquatic exercise practices in the elderly, children and adults, in-water exercise therapy in shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist joint problems, in-water exercise therapy in hip, knee, foot and ankle joint problems, vertebral In this study, different and current in-water exercise treatments such as the Bad Ragaz Ring Method, Halliwick Method, Watsu and Aichi are examined on the basis of the literature, and programs to improve healthy physical fitness.

The main goal of the summer practice is to plan the patient-specific assessment and rehabilitation program for the students and to apply the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in various clinical settings. During the internship, the student will make the necessary evaluation and identification for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Patient-specific physiotherapy and rehabilitation program is written by consultant physiotherapist. Basic knowledge and skills about physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs are being watched. It is a 4-week program and the practice reports will be submitted to the department management for evaluation. The written report prepared during the evaluation is regarded as a general evaluation in the nature reflecting the contents of the internship.

The aim of this course is to understand mechanics and function of the appropriate prosthesis for the patient with amputee or congenital limb deficiencies, to plan the appropriate treatment program for amputees, to improve awareness about advanced technological applications in the field of prosthetics and rehabilitation. Necessary evaluations for planning rehabilitation stages as well as  mechanical basis of prosthesis, types of prosthesis, gait problems in lower extremity amputees, early and temporary prosthesis applications, myoelectric prosthesis, advanced technological prosthesis applications and amputee rehabilitation. Upper extremity amputee rehabilitation, stages, appropriate physiotherapy approaches and prosthetic training, early and temporary prosthesis applications, advanced technological prosthesis applications in lower and upper extremity amputations are other aims of the course.

It is a course that will explain geriatrics, evaluation and therapy approaches related to geriatric population.

The aim of this course is to introduce yoga, to give information about philosophy, teach application technique, understand yoga in terms of different disease groups, teach breathing and relaxation techniques and explain practices in different diseases. The student learns yoga philosophy; understand the contribution of yoga practices to personality development; knows and applies the content of a yoga session; understand the importance of providing body integrity according to yoga; know how to adapt and apply the disease to different disease groups; learn the clinical responses and application methods of the dog in different clinical situations, associate with physiotherapy; learn group management and method during yoga practice; has an idea about the therapeutic effect of yoga.