The purpose of the working 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 project development, promote national and international scientific collaborations, and contribute to the production of knowledge that will shape the future of physiotherapy practices.
Objectives of the Working Group
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To increase the exchange of scientific knowledge regarding 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 postgraduate 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 the production of scientific publications and enhance 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 Areas
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Artificial intelligence-supported physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications.
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Digital health and telerehabilitation.
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Wearable technologies and sensor-based movement 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.
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Digital transformation and innovative educational models in physiotherapy education.
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Interdisciplinary rehabilitation research and health technology development studies.
The working group aims to contribute to knowledge production at the national and international levels in the field of physiotherapy, enhance research capacity, and improve the quality of clinical practices by supporting the transformation of innovative ideas into scientific research.
