Program Description
This course provides physiotherapists an overview of common problems of the ankle such as ankle injuries and chronic ankle instability. Different aspects of physiotherapy protocols to return to functional abilities will also be discussed in details.
Contact Person
Program Objectives
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Ankle functional anatomy
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Ankle functional biomechanics
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Types of ankle injuries, Ankle sprain, Functional instability, chronic instability
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Prevention of ankle injuries
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Diagnosis (clinical, functional, electro diagnosis, MRI, Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography)
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Ankle rehabilitation (Electrotherapy, therapeutic exercise, taping & splinting, manual therapy, dry needling, dynamometry, proprioception training, functional exercise)
Method of Instruction
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Lectures
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Lecture-discussions
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Demonstrations
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Practicing hands-on skills
Program Location
School of Rehabilitation of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Program Director
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Azadeh Shadmehr, Full professor, PhD. PT, Vice dean for research and international affairs of school of rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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Gholamreza Olyaei, Full professor, PhD. PT, Head of the physiotherapy department of school of rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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Seyyed Mohsen Mir, Assistant professor, PhD. PT, Vice dean for financial affairs of school of rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Program Instructors
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Azadeh Shadmehr, Full professor, PhD. PT, Vice dean for research and international affairs of school of rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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Gholamreza Olyaei, Full professor, PhD. PT, Head of the physiotherapy department of school of rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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Seyyed Mohsen Mir, Assistant professor, PhD. PT, Vice dean for financial affairs of school of rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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Siamak Bashardoust, Assistant professor of school of rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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Kazem Malmir, Assistant professor of school of rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Numbers and Dates
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Number Of Positions Offered |
15 |
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Program Duration |
One Week |
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Program Start Date |
August 29, 2017 |
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Program Finish Date |
September 5, 2017 |
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Application Deadline |
May 30, 2017 |
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Tuition Fee |
$250 |
Who Can Attend
Students of physiotherapy (B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD)
Eligibility
Good English language skills( Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening)
How To Apply
All applicants should apply online. Please note there is no in-person admission. You can fill in the Online Application Form and upload all the required documents. For more information on online application procedure please contact admission@tums.ac.ir
Visa Application
TUMS will assist you in obtaining your visa after you are admitted. All international students are required to obtain a student visa from the Iranian Consulate/Embassy in their home country before departing for Iran. After we receive your completed Visa Application Form (VAF), at least 6 to 8 weeks should be allowed for the completion of the visa application. Student will enter Iran with a one-month visa. After visiting their school and familiarizing themselves with the schedule and surroundings, students will be accompanied to the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology in order to extend their student visa (if necessary).
Accommodation
If you require accommodation, you will be given the opportunity to use our international dormitories located close to campus in Tehran at student rate.