The purpose of the study group is to support the development of innovative assessment and treatment approaches in the field of physiotherapy, contribute to the dissemination of evidence-based practices, strengthen the culture of interdisciplinary research and projects, encourage national and international scientific collaborations, and contribute to the production of knowledge that will shape the physiotherapy practices of the future.
Objectives of the Study Group
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To increase the sharing of scientific knowledge on innovative practices and current technologies in physiotherapy.
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To develop and conduct multicenter national and international research projects.
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To strengthen research collaborations among academics, clinicians and graduate students.
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To contribute to the development of evidence-based physiotherapy practices.
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To support professional development by organizing congresses, symposiums, webinars, courses and workshops.
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To increase scientific publication output and strengthen the visibility of research outputs on national and international platforms.
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To support the integration of new technologies into physiotherapy education and clinical practice.
Research Focus Areas
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Artificial intelligence-assisted physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications.
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Digital health and telerehabilitation.
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Wearable technologies and sensor-based motion analysis.
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Robotic rehabilitation systems.
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Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality applications.
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Mobile health (mHealth) applications and digital therapeutics.
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Big data analytics and personalized rehabilitation approaches.
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Biomechanical analyses and movement science technologies.
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Clinical decision support systems.
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Innovative assessment methods and objective measurement technologies.
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Evidence-based practices and implementation research.
- Digital transformation and innovative education models in physiotherapy education.
- Interdisciplinary rehabilitation research and health technology development studies.
By supporting the transformation of innovative ideas into scientific research, the study group aims to contribute to knowledge production at the national and international levels in the field of physiotherapy, to the development of research capacity, and to the improvement of the quality of clinical practice.
