Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation is a critical health discipline focused on resolving functional losses and improving quality of life in movement restrictions caused by injury, disease, or aging. With the extension of life expectancy in today's medical world, it has become essential for individuals not only to survive but to live through this period pain-free and with independent movement capacity; this situation has elevated the need for expert physiotherapists to the highest level.

In alignment with the vision of the World Physiotherapy (WCPT), our program offers advanced education that enables physiotherapists to take active roles in primary healthcare and neuromusculoskeletal diagnostic processes. Our postgraduate education model trains "Expert Physiotherapists" aiming to increase evidence-based research activities and bring physiotherapy standards in Turkey to an international level.

 

Why Istinye University Master’s Program with Thesis in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation?

With its 25 years of accumulated knowledge, our university offers postgraduate students access to the strong clinical infrastructure of the Medical Park and Liv Hospital hospital chains. Thanks to this unique ecosystem, our students gain clinical experience in sub-branches such as neurological, cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and pediatric rehabilitation, while crowning their thesis studies with real case analyses.

Advanced Technology Laboratory Facilities:
Our students find the opportunity to transform their theoretical knowledge into practice across five different application laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technology within the university:

  • Exercise and Neurological Rehabilitation: Advanced applications on movement control and neurological recovery processes.
  • Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Unit: Performance tests and rehabilitation protocols for heart and lung health.
  • Electrophysical Agents and Electrotherapy: Pain management and tissue healing methods utilizing modern device technologies.
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Biomechanical approaches and manual therapy practices for musculoskeletal system injuries.

Our graduates become fully equipped to successfully represent our university and our country in both clinical fields and academic platforms, drawing on their investigative, entrepreneurial identities, professional autonomy, and contributions to scientific advancements.