Program Overview

Graduate Program Orthopedic Physical Therapy

The Graduate Program in Orthopedic Physical Therapy is designed to provide advanced education and training in the field of physical therapy, with a focus on orthopedic disorders.

Duration of Study

The program duration is two years, consisting of four semesters, followed by a scientific thesis.

Credit Hours

The program requires a total of 52 credit hours, distributed as follows:

• Semester 1: 10 credit hours
• Semester 2: 10 credit hours
• Semester 3: 10 credit hours
• Semester 4: 10 credit hours
• Scientific Thesis: 12 credit hours

Requirements

The program requirements are divided into three categories:

Faculty Requirements (10 CH)

• Biostatistics (1 CH)
• Clinical Research Methodology (3 CH)
• Differential Diagnosis in Physiotherapy (2 CH)
• Academic Writing (2 CH)
• Diagnostic Imaging in Physiotherapy (2 CH)

Major Department Requirements (20 CH)

• Advanced Musculoskeletal Anatomy (2 CH)
• Biomechanical Role in Orthopedic Disorders (2 CH)
• Orthopedics (1 CH)
• Kinetic Control in Musculoskeletal Disorders (1 CH)
• Independent Study in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (2 CH)
• Physical Assessment for Musculoskeletal System (2 CH)
• Advanced Techniques for Musculoskeletal Disorders (2 CH)
• Differential Diagnosis in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (2 CH)
• Elective Course (2 CH)
• Instrumentations in Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders (2 CH)
• Elective Course (2 CH)

Minor Department Requirements (10 CH)

The minor department requirements offer three tracks:

• A- Orthotics and Prosthetics
  • Biomechanical Role in Orthotics and Prosthetics (2 CH)
  • Orthotics Designing and Manufacturing (2 CH)
  • Prosthetics Designing and Manufacturing (2 CH)
  • Physiotherapy Role in Orthotics and Prosthetics Care (2 CH)
  • Elective Course (2 CH)
• B- Physical Therapy for the Spine
  • Physical Assessment of the Spine (2 CH)
  • Manual Techniques for Spinal Disorders (2 CH)
  • Biomechanics of the Spine (2 CH)
  • Advanced Physical Therapy Approaches for Spinal Deformation (2 CH)
  • Elective Course (2 CH)
• C- Sports Physical Therapy
  • Sports Nutrition (1 CH)
  • Exercise Science (2 CH)
  • Sports Medicine (1 CH)
  • Sport Biomechanics (2 CH)
  • Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries (2 CH)
  • Elective Course (2 CH)

Elective Courses

• Innovations in Rehabilitation
• Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
• Advanced IT Skills
• Electromyography