An event titled “Innovations in PTR and Multidisciplinary Collaboration Anismus and General Surgeon-Physiotherapist Collaboration in Constipation” was organized by the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department of Üsküdar University Faculty of Health Sciences. At the event, where the importance of multidisciplinary work was discussed, the role of physiotherapy in the post-surgical process and its impact on patient quality of life were evaluated. It was highlighted that post-surgical physiotherapy is of great importance.
The event, held at the Ibn Sina Auditorium of Üsküdar University NP Health Campus, was attended by Prof. Dr. Deniz Demirci, Head of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department of Üsküdar University Faculty of Health Sciences, Lecturer Dr. Muhammed Fatih Kavak from the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department of Üsküdar University Faculty of Health Sciences, General Surgeon Prof. Dr. Korhan Taviloğlu, and Physiotherapist Sultan Büşra Kavak.
Prof. Dr. Deniz Demirci: “Post-surgical physiotherapy is of great importance”
Prof. Dr. Deniz Demirci, Head of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, emphasized the critical importance of collaboration between physiotherapists and surgeons, stating: “In individuals suffering from anismus, post-surgical physiotherapy holds great significance. At this point, proper collaboration established between surgeons and physiotherapists is critical for both effective treatment and the patient's quality of life.”
Prof. Dr. Korhan Taviloğlu: “I always recommend natural options”
Prof. Dr. Korhan Taviloğlu, providing information to the participants, drew attention to the role of nutrition in the treatment process. Taviloğlu stated: “Our patients always ask about brands, wondering, ‘Doctor, I heard about probiotics. Which brand do you recommend?’ I recommend unbranded probiotics. I could give fifty brands, there are local ones, many foreign ones. Brands go from A to Z. The reason I say unbranded is that I always recommend natural options. What are natural probiotics? Kefir, ayran, yogurt, cucumber pickles, cabbage pickles, chocolate. All of these are probiotics.”
Lecturer Dr. Muhammed Fatih Kavak: “We believe those who develop themselves will find new career opportunities”
Lecturer Dr. Muhammed Fatih Kavak of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, highlighting the main motivation of the seminar, said: “Under the title of general surgeon-physiotherapist collaboration, we aimed to demonstrate how physiotherapists can establish themselves in new fields. Our colleagues who develop themselves in these areas can find opportunities to work in much different and productive fields. Therefore, many areas are actually ripe for innovation for us, and we believe that physiotherapists who develop and educate themselves will genuinely gain new career opportunities.”
Physiotherapist Sultan Büşra Kavak: “Accurate assessment is essential for effective treatment”
Physiotherapist Sultan Büşra Kavak, emphasizing that every individual has different needs, stated: “Every individual's needs are different. Therefore, assessment is crucial for effective treatment. We don't diagnose, yes, we take a patient who has already been diagnosed, but our assessment criteria actually show us how the patient is recovering. We do not make diagnoses, but we assess a diagnosed patient and monitor their progress. Accurate assessment is essential for effective treatment.”
The event concluded after a Q&A session, the presentation of sapling certificates, and a group photo.