About Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation
Natural physiotherapy methods were used in ancient times to improve organ function and relieve pain. The Chinese BC were known for 3,000 years for using various physiotherapy methods, Romans and Greeks were known for using hot mineral water baths to treat pain, and they made a lot of advances in physiotherapy methods, and in modern times in general (1894) A private physiotherapy association was founded in Britain under the name of (Chartered Society Of Physiotherapy), following which many physiotherapy training programs have been initiated in many countries of the world, and modern technologies have been introduced in treatment applications in Europe and the United States.
It is worth mentioning that during the Second World War, the field witnessed a remarkable development, as a result of the emergence of numerous cases of spinal cord and central nervous system injury in hospitals.
Academic Content
Content of the academic program for physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Learn about the academic content of the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program at a Turkish university, knowing that you can learn the details of the academic content at the university you want to study through its official website, to ascertain the subjects you take up each academic year.
The physiotherapy and rehabilitation program provides students with varied study materials and structured vocational training in order to acquire professional knowledge and skills. During the four years of study, as follows:
First academic year
- Human physiology
- Human physiology, cell and blood
- Skeleton and nervous system
- Respiratory system, urinary system, endocrine and digestive systems
- Biochemistry
- Processes in the human body
- Applied Basic Anatomy
- Basic physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- Values and principles of psychological biological rehabilitation
Second academic year
- Basic assessment methods in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- Human body structure
- Human body measurements
- Muscular endurance and flexibility
- Mechanical, physiological, psychological and reflexive effects
- Techniques for physiotherapy
- Neuroscience
- Nutrition
Third academic year
- Neurophysiological
- Orthopedic techniques and methods of rehabilitation and physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Use of necessary auxiliaries
- Physiotherapy and children's rehabilitation applications
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Clinical Biomtructures
- Kinesiology
- Radiation Imaging Techniques
- Pharmacology
Fourth academic year
- Various clinical diagnosis cases
- Methods of research in the field of specialization
- Epidemiology
- Ways to develop and implement appropriate treatment strategies
Work Areas
Career Opportunities for Physiotherapists
- Physiotherapists work in:
- State, private or university hospitals
- Rehabilitation centres
- Private Clinics
- Sports Clubs
- Industrial enterprises
- Public Health Units
- Schools
- Nursing Homes
- Primary health care facilities
Graduates who wish to pursue academic careers can continue their postgraduate studies, obtain a master's degree, doctorate and work at the university.
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation is a branch of the Faculty of Health Sciences and is one of the specializations assisting the medical profession. The specialist works to treat individuals with muscle skeletal disorders, bone pain, joints, muscle disorders and accident sufferers, as well as to rehabilitate patients before and after surgeries.
The physiotherapy and rehabilitation study includes preventive and therapeutic approaches to developing health awareness in parallel with scientific and technological developments. The graduate of the section is given the title of "physical therapist".
