KAHRAMANMARAS SUTCU IMAM UNIVERSITY
Health Practice and Research Hospital

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🧘‍♀️ Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

General Description

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (PTR) is a branch of medicine that includes medical and functional treatment methods applied to increase functionality, reduce pain and improve quality of life in conditions such as musculoskeletal diseases, neurological disorders, orthopedic traumas and chronic pain.

The Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation at our hospital provides services with a patient-centered, scientific and multidisciplinary approach, aiming to enable individuals to use their current potential in the best way possible, to develop independent living skills and to reintegrate them into society.


Services Provided

  • Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system diseases (herniated disc, frozen shoulder, knee problems, etc.)

  • Neurological rehabilitation (after stroke, MS, spinal cord injuries)

  • Orthopedic rehabilitation (post-operative knee-shoulder hip prosthesis rehabilitation)

  • Treatment and exercise programs after sports injuries

  • Chronic pain management (fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, etc.)

  • Pediatric rehabilitation (cerebral palsy, etc.)

  • Geriatric rehabilitation (balance and walking problems in elderly individuals)

  • Physical therapy applications: electrotherapy, hot-cold therapy, ultrasound, traction, TENS

Special programs are planned for each patient and one-on-one physical therapy sessions are carried out under the supervision of physiotherapists.


Education and Academic Activities

The Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation offers medical students opportunities for clinical observation and practice in addition to theoretical knowledge.

  • Case study meetings

  • Clinical skills training

  • Training in rehabilitation principles

  • Multidisciplinary patient follow-up seminars
    is carried out regularly.

In addition, active participation in academic projects, scientific publications and rehabilitation congresses is provided.


Vision and Goals

As the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation;

  • Aiming to increase the independent living skills of each individual

  • Providing scientifically based, ethical and quality healthcare services

  • Following technological developments closely

  • Caring about psychosocial well-being as well as physical health
    We provide service with an understanding.

Our goal is to provide a strong treatment and support system so our patients can live active and productive lives.

Prof. Dr. Tuba Tülay KOCA Fibromyalgia

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Adsız tasarım 2026 10 16T163947.655

Dr. Lecturer Cem Zafer YILDIR

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
cemzaferyildir@ksu.edu.tr
Adsız tasarım 2026 10 16T164018.309

Prof. Dr. Vedat NACİTARHAN

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Head of Department
nacitarhan@ksu.edu.tr
Adsız tasarım 2026 10 16T163931.605

Dr. Lecturer Bilgehan KOLUTEK AY

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
bkay@ksu.edu.tr
Adsız tasarım 2026 10 16T164005.580

Prof. Dr. Tuba Tülay KOCA

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
tkoca@ksu.edu.tr
Adsız tasarım 2026 10 16T163958.119

Prof. Dr. Ejder BERK

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
ejderberk@ksu.edu.tr
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