Use of ESWT in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (FTR)
What is ESWT (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy)?Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a treatment method that applies high-intensity pressure waves to the body. Extracorporeal shock waves are acoustic pressure waves and are applied using a special device. Inside the ESWT device, sound waves are generated. These sound waves have approximately 10 times the power of […]
Yoga Therapy for Children with Disabilities
What is Yoga? Yoga is a science-based spiritual discipline focused on creating harmony between the mind and body. In rehabilitation, yoga techniques include balanced yoga poses (asanas) combined to increase body awareness and strength, special breathing exercises (chanting) to improve focus and speech skills, eye exercises and relaxation techniques, and breathing methods that strengthen the […]
Kinesiotape
It is a drug-free taping technique originating from the Far East. K-tape lifts the skin upwards, increasing the space between the skin and muscles and relieving pressure in the area. The reduced pressure in the painful area results in increased blood circulation, thereby facilitating lymphatic drainage.
Aqua Therapy / Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy (Aquatic Rehabilitation) is a treatment method that uses the properties of water to address functional losses in conditions such as cerebral palsy, stroke, spinal cord injuries, and similar diseases. What is Hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy (pool therapy) is a treatment method that uses the physical properties of water to treat diseases and functional losses. Water therapy […]
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a topic that has relatively late entered medical practice. Although COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is one of the first diseases that comes to mind when thinking of pulmonary rehabilitation, it is applicable in many other respiratory diseases as well. Exercise forms the most important part of pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Exercise improves […]
Robotic Rehabilitation
Robotic rehabilitation systems can be used in neurological diseases with walking impairments, in patients experiencing balance loss, and in any disease causing loss of walking function. What is Robotic Rehabilitation? With advances in technology, robotic rehabilitation systems have started to be used in the field of rehabilitation. Robotic Rehabilitation Systems can be applied in any […]
Lymphedema Rehabilitation
The primary goal of lymphedema treatment is to prevent the progression of lymphedema and to reduce the existing swelling by promoting the flow of the lymphatic system.
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
What is Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation? The pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, intestines, uterus in women, and prostate in men within the pelvic bone (pelvis). Therefore, any dysfunction in the pelvic floor muscles can prevent these organs from functioning properly. Likewise, disorders in these organs can lead to dysfunction of the pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic […]