Department of Orthopedic Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
The frequency of individuals with orthopedic pathologies in our country, the rapidly developing health technology in recent years, the changes in the treatment of orthopedic diseases brought about by this development, on the other hand, the increasing life expectancy of people and the extended life span further increase the need for orthopedic rehabilitation. For this reason, it is very important for the rehabilitation process to be carried out by physiotherapists who have received training in the field of orthopedics and are specialized in this field in order to increase the success of rehabilitation.
The Department of Orthopedic Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation aims to create a qualified infrastructure in terms of education, practice and research in order to train physiotherapists who can provide professional services in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in a quality manner by following current treatment approaches and shaping the rehabilitation process according to the patient in line with the principles of the department.
Department of Basic Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Health sciences, physiotherapy and rehabilitation science field and advances in technology and social needs formed by various factors bring about continuous development in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. In line with the changing and developing needs of the society, it is aimed to train physiotherapists who have reached a universal level in terms of education, are sufficient and competent, have acquired knowledge and skills on a national and international scale within the understanding of quality service, can use advanced technology effectively, follow scientific developments and transfer them to the professional and academic field, are inquisitive and investigative.
The Department of Basic Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation aims to create a qualified infrastructure in education, practice and research in order to train physiotherapists who can provide professional service in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in a quality manner by following scientific and technological developments in line with the development of health and quality life and qualified education within the global sustainable development goals, in line with the principles of the department; to prepare the ground for the formation of developing, transforming and renewing scientific fields in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Department of Neurological Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Neurological diseases are generally seen to cause permanent disabilities and obstacles and continue throughout life. The increase in awareness for reducing disabilities and increasing independence and quality of life in line with the development of health and quality of life within the global sustainable development goals has led to an increase in the search for solutions to meet the need for physiotherapists who have graduated from the field of neurological physiotherapy.
The Department of Neurological Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation is planned to be established in order to meet the educational needs of physiotherapists, to train graduates equipped with field-specific knowledge, skills and competencies, to create an environment for academic studies and to contribute to the development of the field. In addition, another aim of the department is to provide the opportunity to acquire multidisciplinary, investigative, questioning and evidence-based application skills in the field of neurology; to provide the ability to access, evaluate and interpret information; to train knowledgeable, enlightened, competent and competent graduates who have reached a universal level in terms of education in their field on a national and international scale.
Department of Pediatric Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Pediatric physiotherapy and rehabilitation is applied to children with congenital or acquired functional disabilities from birth to 18 years of age, in order to maximize their functional levels and independence in daily life activities.
The aim of the Department of Pediatric Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation is to plan special rehabilitation programs considering the child's developmental needs within the child's physiological, anatomical and environmental limitations, to adopt a holistic approach in rehabilitation with the integration of other physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, to provide competent and effective clinical practice skills to undergraduate candidate physiotherapists, and to contribute to the training of specialized physiotherapists and academicians in this field by providing a specialization area in postgraduate and doctoral education.
Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation plays an important role in the management of diseases related to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Rehabilitation programs in this field are designed to improve the quality of life of patients, help manage symptoms, increase exercise capacity, reduce fatigue, control shortness of breath and prevent the progression of the disease.
The establishment of the Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation aims to train physiotherapists who have reached a universal level in terms of physiotherapy and rehabilitation training in line with the changing and developing needs of the society, who are sufficient and competent, who can effectively use advanced technology, follow scientific developments and transfer them to the professional and academic field, and who are inquisitive and investigative.
Department of Geriatric Physiotherapy
Life expectancy is increasing in the world and in our country and the elderly population is increasing. This situation increases the need for specialized health professionals in providing primary and secondary health services for individuals over the age of 65.
The aim of the Geriatric Physiotherapy Department is to train competent and competent graduates who can conduct rehabilitation practices, social responsibility and service projects, scientific research and academic studies on healthy aging, improving the quality of life in the elderly, preventing falls, and eliminating functional losses caused by aging.
