Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical therapy and rehabilitation are considered to be one of the branches of medicine that have grown in importance in recent years. Rheumatic, orthopedic, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular diseases as a result of reduced functional movements to restore and improve the quality of life of the individual serves to accelerate the return to normal life.
Department of Physical therapy and rehabilitation with the team of experienced doctors, physiotherapists combines the latest technological devices with effective treatment methods to treat muscle, bone, joint, spine disorders, loss of function due to sports injuries and rheumatic diseases.
Laser technologies that began to be provided in the unit that continues to provide services in the new building aim to offer effective solutions in a short time for all body pains: High- intensity laser called Hill Therapy starts showing its effects from the first session unlike the other devices, by accessing to a depth of 6-8 cm.
Another important treatment method used in our unit is “Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)”. It is based on the focus of strong sound waves on a desired area of the body with special electrodes.
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services
- Paralysis and Muscle Weakness
- Joint, neck and lower back pains
- Sciatic pains and hernias
- Meniscus lacerations before and after surgery
- Sprains and contusions
- Joint calcification
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ligament injuries
- Muscle and tendon strains
- Treatment of acute and chronic pain
- Elbow pains (tennis player elbow)
- Treatment of nerve compression (such as carpal tunnel syndrome, facial paralysis)
- Post-operative treatments
- Hip and knee replacement surgeries
- Shoulder surgeries
- Hand surgeries
- Anterior cruciate ligament surgeries
- Spine surgeries
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Ayla Akbal M.D.Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
