Physical therapy treats illness and disability using evidence-based manual therapy. Therapists work with patients to overcome movement disorders. Treatment aims to empower patients and improve quality of life. Physical therapists collaborate with doctors to plan and administer treatment
Leading medical institution specializing in physiotherapy and rehabilitation in Turkey. Uses modern methods including robotic rehabilitation for individual treatment. Has hospitals in multiple Turkish cities. Employs over 200 professionals with 10,000+ successful treatments. Achieved 95% success rate in treatment outcomes
Named after Berta and Karel Bobath, who developed it for stroke and cerebral palsy patients. Focuses on promoting efficient motor control through patient handling skills. Multidisciplinary approach involving physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists. Originally aimed at regaining regular movements through re-education
Brunnstrom focused on treating hemiplegia patients using normal developmental reflexes. Reflexes can be used when CNS has reverted to earlier developmental stages. No reasonable training methods should be left untried
Self-initiated therapy in 3D workspace with six degrees of freedom. Ergonomic exoskeleton supports arm weight and counterbalances patient's arm. Built-in sensors record active movements and joint angles. Includes extensive library of motivating game-like exercises
Orthotics differs from prosthetics by supporting body parts rather than replacing them. Modern orthotic technologies have received less public attention than prostheses. German Social Code grants right to prescription and cost assumption of orthoses