Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

In diseases and injuries affecting mobility, proper treatment planning is of great importance for regaining function and improving quality of life. Yeditepe University Hospitals Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department offers assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services for a wide range of conditions, from musculoskeletal disorders to neurological diseases.

What is Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation?

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation is a field of treatment that aims to restore lost movement and physical function, reduce pain, and improve mobility following injury, illness, or surgery. The goal of the applied treatment methods is to improve the individual's physical well-being and quality of life.

What Does the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department Cover?

Some of the diseases diagnosed and treated at the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation department of Yeditepe University Hospitals are listed below.

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Osteoarthritis (Arthritis), Osteoporosis (Bone loss)
Inflammatory joint diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis)
Soft tissue rheumatic diseases (such as fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome)
Neck, back, and lower back pain and herniated discs.