Welcome to the Istanbul Kültür University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation family!
Everyone whose life has been negatively impacted by injury, illness, or problems affecting their bodily systems—or even those simply feeling unwell—needs a source of motivation and a starting point toward positivity. In my view, physiotherapists, as vital members of the rehabilitation team, have a powerful “revitalizing” influence, providing motivation to those they help. A physiotherapist achieves this through movement, which is at the core of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. No matter the era, movement remains an essential concept for humanity. Problems arising from physical inactivity, such as cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, obesity, and psychosocial issues, rank among the top global health risks, posing significant threats to life and well-being. In the prevention of these conditions, in improving movement for those with disabilities, in restoring and enhancing the quality of movement, the key figure is the physiotherapist. In this respect, our colleagues work in diverse areas to ensure the presence of movement.
The Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Istanbul Kültür University aims to instill the “movement” paradigm in students at the highest level. Internationally collaborative, modern, innovative, and visionary, our department aspires to be the leading institution for movement analysis in Turkey. Our Motion Analysis Center, established under the department’s leadership, offers an interdisciplinary environment that enables students to engage in projects, learn all aspects of movement, and contribute to science. Our department also collaborates with each faculty in our university, supporting students in creating interdisciplinary projects. In addition, we offer internships in Istanbul’s established hospitals and institutions, allowing students to gain hands-on experience with patients before they graduate. Continuously evolving and adapting to changing conditions and needs, our department’s core goal is to graduate professionals who are not only widely accepted but also highly sought after.
Graduates of our physiotherapy and rehabilitation program can specialize in numerous areas, including pediatric conditions, sports health, respiratory physiotherapy, neurological diseases, orthopedic problems, hand rehabilitation, rheumatic diseases, geriatric rehabilitation, orthotics-prosthetics, technology development, oncology, and various other health-related fields not mentioned here. As we are in an age of technology, we take great care in educating students who can integrate movement with technology, develop new technologies, and apply physiotherapy methods across diverse areas with excellence. Above all, we strive to nurture contemporary, science-oriented students who can think flexibly and passionately about their profession.
Accompanying the life journeys of our graduates, who become part of our family after this four-year adventure, is our greatest wish…
May movement always be a part of your life; stay healthy.
Prof. Dr. Burcu Semin AKEL
Head of the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
