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Program Objective

The Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Necmettin Erbakan University Nezahat Keleşoğlu Faculty of Health Sciences aims to train physiotherapists who are well-equipped, adhere to ethical values, and have a scientific perspective to meet the needs of our country in the field of health. In our department, educational activities are supported by practice-based learning in addition to contemporary theoretical knowledge; students gain comprehensive skills in clinical competencies, assessment and evaluation methods, and patient-centered approaches.

The primary goal of our department is to increase the functions, support independent living, and improve the quality of life of individuals with reduced physical mobility due to illness, injury, aging, pain, or congenital disorders. Physiotherapists play an active role in restoring physical well-being by implementing individually planned assessment, treatment, and exercise protocols. In addition, they provide preventive health services aimed at increasing and maintaining physical activity levels in healthy individuals.

Today, the development of technology, a more sedentary lifestyle, and the increase in the elderly population have made the role of physiotherapists even more important. In this context, the physiotherapy and rehabilitation profession is not limited to clinical practice but also offers specialization opportunities in many subfields such as sports, orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, women’s health, and occupational health.

Our department constantly updates its educational vision in line with the requirements of the 21st century; it prioritizes scientific studies, projects that contribute to society, and national/international collaborations. While our students are prepared for professional life as ethical, research-oriented, productive, and solution-focused individuals, graduates who aim for an academic career are offered opportunities for development through master’s and doctoral programs.

Educational Information

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Duration of Education

The undergraduate program in the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation lasts 4 years (8 semesters). Students are equipped with theoretical and practical professional training, starting from basic health sciences.

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Internship

In the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, internship practices are carried out at various stages to support students in gaining professional experience. As part of the program, summer internships are held in the summer terms of the 2nd and 3rd years. In addition, during the second semester of the 4th year, a long-term internship process is carried out within the scope of the “Professional Practices in the Workplace” course.

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Language of Education

The language of education in the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation is Turkish. However, Latin and English terms are heavily used, especially in basic medical sciences. Supportive training is provided in English and Latin medical terminology to enable students to follow professional literature and adapt to international studies.

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Practical Exams

In the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, practical exams are held each semester within the scope of practical courses. These exams aim to evaluate students’ ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice. In addition, at the end of the final year internship process, a comprehensive practical exam is held to measure students’ professional competence. Graduation is achieved upon successful completion of this practical exam. There is no graduation project in our department.

Curriculum Areas

The Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Necmettin Erbakan University Nezahat Keleşoğlu Faculty of Health Sciences provides students with a scientifically based, practical, and comprehensive education that enables them to specialize in different clinical areas. The curriculum is structured to cover the following core rehabilitation fields:

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Neurological Rehabilitation

In this field, students gain clinical skills in evaluating, planning, and implementing treatment for movement disorders caused by nervous system diseases (stroke, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, etc.). Courses such as Neurophysiological Approaches I-II, Normal Motor Development, Speech and Swallowing Disorders Rehabilitation, Functional Neuroanatomy, 3D Treatment in Scoliosis, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Neonatal Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, and Mobilization-Neuromobilization aim to comprehensively teach rehabilitation processes associated with neurological diseases.

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Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Structured to increase exercise capacity and improve quality of life in heart and respiratory diseases, this field equips students with competencies in risk assessment, exercise prescription, lifestyle modifications, and patient-specific program development through courses such as Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Physical Activity and Health.

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Orthopedic Rehabilitation

This area focuses on rehabilitation approaches applied after musculoskeletal system diseases, traumas, and orthopedic surgeries. Through courses such as Manipulative Therapy I-II, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Rehabilitation Exercise Prescription, Hand Rehabilitation, Special Topics in Physiotherapy I, and Pain Management in Physiotherapy, students specialize in orthopedic physiotherapy practices such as manual therapy, tissue assessment, exercise programming, and the use of assistive devices.

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Geriatric Rehabilitation

This area includes goals such as preventing functional losses in elderly individuals, maintaining independent living, and reducing fall risk. Supported by courses such as Kinesiology and Biomechanics I-II and Sports for Children, Women, and the Elderly, students develop the ability to plan interventions to maintain the physical functions of elderly individuals by understanding age-related changes.

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Pediatric Rehabilitation

This field provides knowledge to support motor control, balance, strength, and movement development in children with developmental disorders, particularly including early intervention programs. Through courses such as Pediatric Rehabilitation, Normal Motor Development, Sports for Children, Women, and the Elderly, students learn rehabilitation techniques specific to the pediatric age group, gaining clinical skills in important practices such as play-based approaches and family education. Additionally, the Neonatal Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation course teaches approaches specific to the neonatal period.

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Rheumatologic Rehabilitation

In this area, which aims to increase mobility, reduce pain, and support quality of life in inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, students learn versatile applications through courses such as Special Topics in Physiotherapy II, Electrotherapy I-II, and Heat-Light-Hydrotherapy, including thermal agents, electrotherapy techniques, and individualized exercise programs.

Laboratory Facilities

The Electrotherapy and Physical Agents Laboratory is a training environment where electrotherapeutic methods and physical agents widely used in physiotherapy applications are taught to students in a practical manner. The main aim of this laboratory is for students to recognize devices used for pain control, tissue healing, muscle stimulation, and circulation regulation, to use them with the correct indications, and to develop clinical decision-making skills.

In addition, students are introduced to hot-cold applications, hydrotherapy equipment, and combination therapy devices. In practical courses, basic clinical skills such as device safety, patient positioning, and adjusting treatment parameters are developed. This laboratory teaches the use of agents frequently used by physiotherapists, particularly in rheumatologic, orthopedic, and neurological rehabilitation fields.

The Pediatric Rehabilitation Laboratory is a specialized practical area where approaches aimed at supporting the physical and functional development of individuals with motor and neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood are taught. This laboratory aims to develop students’ ability to plan and implement treatment programs for pediatric conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophies, and developmental delays.

Thanks to this laboratory, students learn to apply play-based approaches, integrate family education, and conduct pediatric assessment tests in practice. Professional social skills such as communicating with children, ensuring motivation, and increasing participation in therapy are also taught.

The General Exercise Laboratory is a well-equipped training area that transforms exercise science, one of the cornerstones of physiotherapy applications, from theory into practice and offers multidisciplinary use. The aim of this laboratory is for students to acquire the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate appropriate exercise programs for different patient groups.

Here, students learn to design exercise prescriptions for both healthy individuals and special groups (e.g., elderly, athletes, individuals with chronic diseases). They also gain practical knowledge of group exercises, warm-up-cool-down protocols, and individualized exercise planning. This laboratory plays a critical role in teaching the basic exercise principles of many fields, particularly cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, geriatric, and sports rehabilitation.