What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a health science aimed at diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating disorders in various body systems such as the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, circulatory system and respiratory system.
How is Physiotherapy Done?
The physiotherapy process begins with a comprehensive assessment, usually conducted by a physiotherapist. This evaluation is based on the patient's medical history, complaints, and physical examination. The physiotherapist prepares a treatment plan appropriate to the patient's needs. The treatment plan is personalized based on the patient's condition and goals and usually includes the following methods:
Exercise Therapy: Strengthening muscles, increasing flexibility and improving general physical condition through strengthening, stretching and balance exercises.
Manual Therapy: Relieving muscle and joint pain with massage, mobilization and manipulation techniques.
Electrotherapy: Providing pain control and improving muscle functions using electrical stimulation methods.
Hydrotherapy: Relieving joint and muscle pain using water therapy, especially used in patients with joint diseases.
Evidence-Based Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at İSOM Istanbul
Physiotherapy at İSOM Orthopedic Clinic in Istanbul represents an integral discipline bridging surgical care and non-operative orthopedic healing. Our center houses specialized physical therapy facilities where board-certified physiotherapists design customized treatment regimens targeting the root causes of musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Whether managing chronic cervical radiculopathy, lumbar disc herniation, rotator cuff tendinopathy, or knee osteoarthritis, our treatment protocols emphasize individualized clinical assessments, functional movement screening, and manual joint mobilization.
- Orthopedic Manual Therapy: Maitland and Kaltenborn joint mobilization and manipulation techniques to restore normal arthrokinematics.
- Myofascial Trigger Point Deactivation: Dry needling and deep tissue release for chronic myofascial pain syndromes and spinal rigidity.
- Neuromuscular Re-Education: Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) patterns restoring dynamic joint stability and coordination.
- Spinal Decompression & Traction: Precise motorized lumbar and cervical mechanical traction relieving nerve root compression.
Advanced Electrotherapy, High-Intensity Laser and Therapeutic Modalities
To complement active exercise therapy, İSOM integrates advanced electro-physical modalities that accelerate cellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthesis, stimulate micro-circulation, and modulate nociceptive pain pathways. High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) delivers targeted photonic energy deep into inflamed articular capsules, subacromial bursae, and tendon sheaths.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) induces controlled micro-trauma in recalcitrant tendinopathies such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), triggering natural angiogenesis and collagen remodeling.
- High-Intensity Laser Therapy: 1064nm wavelength for deep tissue biostimulation and immediate analgesia.
- Radial & Focused ESWT: Focused acoustic shockwaves breaking down calcifications and regenerating chronic tendon attachments.
- Targeted Neuromuscular Stimulation (NMES): Prevents arthrogenic muscle inhibition, particularly in the vastus medialis after knee surgery.
- Pneumatic Compression Therapy: Intermittent pneumatic sleeves accelerating post-rehabilitation metabolic clearance and edema reduction.
Active Exercise Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention Strategies
Sustained recovery requires targeted strength, endurance, and kinetic chain balance. Our physiotherapists guide patients through progressive resistance exercises using medical rehabilitation equipment, resistance bands, and core-stabilization platforms.
Ergonomic counseling and posture correction protocols equip international and local patients with the knowledge and tools necessary to maintain spinal health in desk-bound and physically demanding environments alike.
Frequently Asked Questions About Physiotherapy at İSOM Istanbul
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