Physiotherapy is a rehabilitation field that targets the source of the problem by improving movement, strength and tissue, rather than suppressing pain with medication. As much as the method applied, doing the right assessment first determines the result.
At my clinic in Kağıthane I work one-on-one across a wide range of orthopedic and musculoskeletal complaints. I do not do group sessions; your appointment is a time slot reserved for you.
The headings below are the most common areas — even if your complaint isn’t on the list you can come for an assessment, and we can clarify together whether it is suitable.
Who is it suitable for?
- People with low-back herniation, neck herniation and spondylolisthesis
- People who have had knee, shoulder, hip or ankle surgery
- Athletes with meniscus, ligament and muscle injuries
- People with frozen shoulder, tennis/golfer’s elbow or heel spur
- People who develop restricted movement after a fracture
- People with chronic pain due to posture problems
- People with age-related loss of balance and fall risk
Complaints I work with most
The most common headings and my priorities in approaching them:
- Low-back and neck herniation: reducing pain from nerve compression and strengthening the muscle corset around the spine
- Post-surgery rehabilitation: gradual movement and strength gain in line with your surgeon’s protocol
- Sports injuries: a performance- and balance-focused program for a safe return to the field
- Shoulder problems: regaining range of motion in impingement syndrome, rotator cuff and frozen shoulder
- Knee problems: muscle balance in cartilage wear, meniscus and ligament injuries
- Chronic pain: breaking the fear of movement in long-standing complaints
How I work
Every process follows the same order: first ask the right question, then measure, then apply, then measure again. This cycle does not leave whether the program works to feeling.
What you do outside the session matters as much as what is done within it. So I give every patient a written home program and review it at every check.
When do I refer to a physician?
Physiotherapy is not the place for diagnosis. If one of the following findings is present at assessment, I refer you to the relevant physician before starting the program:
- Progressive loss of strength in the arm or leg
- Disturbance of bladder or bowel control
- Pain that does not ease with night rest and increases steadily
- Unexplained weight loss or fever
- Suspicion of fracture after trauma
What happens in a session?
- 01
First assessment
History, movement and strength tests, posture analysis; review of your films and reports if available.
- 02
Program plan
Setting the goals, session frequency and estimated duration together.
- 03
Application
Combined use of manual therapy, exercise and the physical methods deemed necessary.
- 04
Review and home program
Re-measurement at set intervals and updating the program.
Common questions about Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Is a doctor’s report needed for physiotherapy?
How long do sessions last?
Will I need surgery?
Is there an age limit?
The information on this page is for general information and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice or diagnosis. A diagnosis is made by a physician. For your complaint, please consult a healthcare provider.