Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
At the BHT CLINIC İstanbul Tema Hastanesi Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department, we offer advanced technology-supported, personalized treatment programs for musculoskeletal diseases and neurological disorders.
About the department
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a comprehensive medical branch covering the diagnosis and treatment of physical and functional disorders in the neuromuscular (nerve-muscle), musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular systems. Our goal is to reduce or completely eliminate your pain, enable you to perform your daily life activities pain-free, and improve your quality of life by restoring healthy organ functions.
In our BHT CLINIC physical therapy department, we use physical agents and techniques applied entirely externally, without causing any lesions or wounds on your body. With personalized treatment programs prepared under the leadership of our specialist physicians, Assist. Prof. Adil ÖNCEL, MD and Aslıhan SEVER, MD, we aim for our patients to quickly return to their social and professional lives as independent individuals. In your search for a physical therapy hospital in Istanbul, we stand by your side with our modern infrastructure and expert team.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
WHEN SHOULD YOU CONSULT?
Treated Diseases
Our department successfully treats a wide range of orthopedic, neurological, and rheumatological conditions. Our treatment areas include:
- Neck, back, and lower back pain and hernias (Especially back pain triggered in winter and muscle spasms)
- Stroke rehabilitation following stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord injuries
- Osteoporosis (bone loss) and osteoporosis school trainings
- Osteoarthritis (calcification) and inflammatory joint diseases
- Fibromyalgia and soft tissue rheumatisms
- Meniscus, ligament injuries, and other sports injuries
- Pre- and post-operative rehabilitation for orthopedic surgeries (fractures, dislocations, prostheses), joint stiffness
- Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), and muscle diseases
- Scoliosis and spinal curvatures, flat feet, and foot problems
- Facial paralysis and nerve injuries
- Exercise during pregnancy and stress incontinence programs for urinary leakage
- Cardiac rehabilitation after heart problems and rehabilitation for dialysis patients
- Post-aesthetic surgery rehabilitation and regional sweating treatment
Our Specialized Services and Technologies
We bring together the most up-to-date technologies and innovative treatment approaches of modern medicine for our patients. Our specialized services shaped according to the needs of our patients include:
Walking Robot Therapy
In our Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, walking robot therapy is applied to regain and improve walking ability and accelerate the treatment process. Gait training, which traditionally requires the intense physical effort of two or three physiotherapists, has become much more effective, safe, and reproducible thanks to the robotic rehabilitation system. This technology provides outstanding success in stroke (paralysis), cerebral palsy (CP), Parkinson's, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis (MS), hip replacement surgeries, and post-amputation prosthesis use processes.
High-Intensity Laser Therapy (Hilterapy)
Hilterapy laser treatment is an advanced method that penetrates deep into tissues, increasing circulation and activating the cells that ensure the healing of the painful area. It rapidly repairs worn or damaged tissue. It provides high patient satisfaction especially in rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, heel spurs, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, and stubborn lower back and neck pain.
Ozone Therapy
Ozone therapy increases the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood by up to 10 times, ensuring that oxygen reaches every part of your body. In this way, toxic substances are removed, and cells renew themselves naturally. It is safely applied as a supportive and healing treatment for strengthening the immune system, fibromyalgia, lumbar and cervical herniation, frozen shoulder, myofascial pain (muscle knots), and rheumatic diseases.
Speech and Language Therapy
With our expert speech and language therapist in our department, we provide solutions to communication problems that develop after neurological or physical traumas. Personalized therapy programs are organized for conditions such as eating and swallowing disorders, chronic hoarseness, traumatic brain injuries, speech loss (aphasia) developing after a stroke, and stuttering.
Manual Therapy, PRP, and Other Applications
In addition to our technological devices, we break the pain cycle with manual therapy, neural therapy, kinesiology taping, dry needling, intra-articular injections, and medical massage methods applied by our specialist physicians and physiotherapists. Furthermore, botox applications that eliminate joint stiffness (spasticity) in stroke patients and PRP treatments that accelerate tissue healing are also among the privileged services of our department.
When Should You Consult Physical Therapy?
Paying attention to the signals your body gives is critical to preventing permanent damage. If you experience one or more of the following symptoms, you should apply to our department without wasting time:
- Muscle, joint, and bone pain that does not go away with rest or painkillers
- Weakness and loss of movement in the arm or leg after a stroke or brain hemorrhage
- Stiffness and limited mobility felt in the joints when you wake up in the morning
- Pain, numbness, and tingling starting from the neck or lower back and spreading to the arms or legs
- Inability to open, stiffness, and swelling in the joints after a fracture, dislocation, or surgery (prosthesis, etc.)
- Experiencing loss of balance while walking, getting tired quickly, or being unable to take proper steps
- Difficulty swallowing while eating, frequent feeling of choking, or deterioration in speech
Appointment and Examination Process
When you apply to our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department, you will first undergo a detailed physical examination and evaluation process by our specialist physicians. Your definitive diagnosis is made as a result of necessary radiological imaging (X-ray, MRI) and laboratory tests. Then, a completely personalized physical therapy program is planned for you, taking into account your age, social life, and the stage of your disease. Throughout your treatment process, our physicians and physiotherapists closely monitor your progress.
To step into days where you can move pain-free and freely, click here to book an appointment with our BHT CLINIC Physical Therapy specialists.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do physical therapy sessions usually take?
The duration of physical therapy sessions varies depending on the treatment method applied and the patient's condition, but it generally takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour. In programs involving neurological rehabilitation or robotic walking therapy, this time is adjusted according to the patient's tolerance.
Is walking robot therapy painful?
No, walking robot therapy is not a painful procedure. On the contrary, since the patient's body weight is supported by the device, the load on the joints is reduced, and the patient practices walking safely and comfortably. The treatment process is gradually made more challenging according to the patient's capacity.
How are PRP and stem cell therapies applied in physical therapy?
In PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy, the patient's own blood is drawn and put through a special process, and the portion enriched with healing cells is injected into the damaged area (for example, the knee joint or a torn tendon). This procedure naturally accelerates tissue repair and reduces pain.
Who cannot receive Hilterapy laser treatment?
While Hilterapy is generally a very safe method, it is not preferred to be applied over active cancer tissue, on the abdomen and lower back of pregnant women, on those with bleeding disorders, and in areas close to the pacemaker in patients with pacemakers. Your physician will evaluate this situation during the examination.
How often are ozone therapy sessions performed?
The frequency of ozone therapy varies depending on the patient's complaint and the targeted outcome. It is usually planned in courses of 10-12 sessions in total, typically 1 or 2 sessions per week. The treatment protocol is determined individually by our specialist physician.
