Hemiplegia – Stroke (Paralysis) Rehabilitation
What is Hemiplegia (Stroke / Paralysis)?Hemiplegia, also known as stroke or paralysis, is a syndrome characterized by functional impairments on one side of the body resulting from changes in brain circulation. What are the causes of Hemiplegia (Stroke / Paralysis)?It can occur due to cerebrovascular events, tumors, inflammation of blood vessels, connective tissue and vascular […]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Rehabilitation
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?MS is a disease thought to be autoimmune in origin, caused by a disorder in the immune system where the body’s own cells attack the brain and spinal cord. MS is an autoimmune central nervous system disease characterized by inflammation, damage to the myelin sheath, and axonal injury. MS is a […]
Spinal Cord Injuries and Rehabilitation
The spine is composed of bones called vertebrae connected by soft tissues, joints, and cushions (discs) between the vertebrae. Spinal cord injury occurs within this protected bony structure. This chain of vertebrae enables our trunk to stand upright, bend, and rotate sideways. Additionally, the ring-shaped bone structure at the back of each vertebra both protects […]
Parkinson’s Rehabilitation
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder characterized by the loss of brain cells. It is a progressive neurological disease seen in about 1-2% of people over 65 years of age. Approximately 60% of patients experience tremors in the fingers, hands, or sometimes feet during rest, while about 30% show slowness of movement and stiffness in […]
Geriatric Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation in the Elderly)
What is geriatric rehabilitation?Inevitable physiological changes occur in our bodies as we age. The addition of extra health problems on top of these changes makes elderly individuals more vulnerable compared to other age groups. All of this impairs the quality of life of the elderly person and causes significant increases in overall healthcare expenses. Preserving […]
Facial Paralysis and Its Treatment
The facial nerve, which controls the movement of the facial mimic muscles, emerges from the brainstem and travels through the temporal (ear) bone. It exits through a small opening behind the ear and spreads to the right and left sides of the face. The facial nerve also has branches that go to the salivary glands, […]
Foot Drop Syndrome and Its Treatment
The nerve that stimulates the muscle responsible for dorsiflexion (lifting the foot upwards at the ankle) is the peroneal nerve. Any damage to this nerve or the muscles it stimulates will cause these muscles to lose function. As a result, the foot cannot be moved upward at the ankle, causing a type of partial paralysis. […]
Gait and Balance Disorder Rehabilitation
Gait and balance are functions that occur through the coordinated and synchronized work of certain regions of the nervous system. They are among the most frequently used functions in daily life and result from the balanced interaction of multiple systems. Therefore, gait and balance are conditions that affect an individual’s independence and functionality. Gait and […]
Cognitive Therapy
What is Cognitive Therapy?Cognitive functions can be defined as the ability to know, including awareness, perception, logical thinking, language, memory, and reasoning. These include: Cognitive functions are mental processes that allow us to perform meaningful activities in daily life. We perform most of our daily tasks habitually and routinely. Cognitive functions include both routine and […]