KIBRIS TÜRK ORTOPEDİK ÖZÜRLÜLER DERNEĞİ

SERVICES OUR CENTER PROVIDE

THE PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS OFFERED BY OUR CENTER:

Neurological disorders constitute clinical cases that are often come across and need a lot of time and effort to rehabilitate. As the symptoms differ according to the localization of the lesion and the pathology, the special rehabilitation and exercise techniques show differences accordingly. The rehabilitation principles and the treatment approach and techniques should be considered particularly for each patient. In neurological rehabilitation, our aim is to remedy the disability as much as possible, and if that is not possible, to provide orientation and education with the remaining potentials. Diseases such as Multiple Scleroses, Hemiplegics, and Paraplegics are treated under the neurological rehabilitation program at our center.

After heart surgeries, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases or similar cardiovascular system diseases, oxygenation and ventilation problems may occur. When such problems arise, the tolerance level towards exercise and/or daily activities fall. In cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, alongside with the drug treatment prescribed by the physician, patient/family education, chest – respiratory physiotherapy, exercise education and psychosocial support are determined according to the needs of the patient, and provided in our center.

The changes in the muscle and bone systems that appear during pregnancy may affect the performance of the expectant mother and may bring about some painful experiences. Therefore, the rehabilitation program is generally useful for pregnant women both psychologically and physically, before, during and after birth. For this purpose, in our center we provide appropriate exercise programs and training/education for expectant mothers as of the third month of pregnancy.

The early treatment for this problem, which may occur as a result of neurological, physical or psychological disorders, and that lead the individual towards dependency on others for daily activities, is very important.
We aim that the vestibular systems of patients with vestibular (balance) problems, who may need long-term treatments, are brought up to the maximum level using various exercises and materials in our center.

Burn patients fall into the category of special patients and immobilization and exercise treatments should be carried out in coordination. Within the burn rehabilitation program of our center we provide physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs, which are as important as drug treatments, in pursuance of the improvement of the burnt area up to the maximum functional level.

Amputated (limb removal) patients, who need special treatments are not infrequent in our society and mostly, amputation is a result of traffic accidents or systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus. We provide treatment programs to develop the existing functions of the amputated extremity of the individual, to help gain back his/her functions, to help him/her go back to work, and to raise the individuals' independency to a maximum level. For the purposes of socializing the individual, we provide ortheses and prostheses and train for its usage and provide rehabilitation as well.

Preventive and Controlling Physiotherapy Program Against Osteoporosis

Among the programs offered by our Center there is a preventive and controlling physiotherapy program against Osteoporosis, implemented by PT Unal Aras and PT Ender Angın, for women above 40 years of age. The exercise program that takes place in the gym in our center on Tuesdays and Thursdays, aims at the prevention of the emergence and progression of Osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis that is especially threatening for women above 40, can appear in the whole skeletal system. It is a gradually deteriorating disease that starts with the weakening of bones followed by fractures.

It causes the weakening of the ends of the lower arm bones and the ends of thigh bones where they meet with the hip and the inner layer of the vertebrae rather that the harder outer layer. These bones become fragile and fractures may take longer to heal and the risks of infection and deformation that may result in disability or death increase.

Osteoporosis is a threat for post-menopausal women, in women with premature menopause or those who had both her ovaries surgically removed or those who suffer long term low level of estrogen. There are many other factors that may cause this illness and they are mostly genetic (old age, osteoporosis history in the family etc), due to life style and nutrition habits (passive life style, diets poor in Ca and vitamin D etc) and medical conditions (long term usage of corticosteroids etc).

Nowadays, it is a well-known fact that physical activity and exercise have positive effects of bones and in-depth research shows the frequency, period and type of activities that may be more effective. Regular physical exercises that allow the bones to be able to carry the body weight contribute to the bone formation process.

Exercise and Physical Activities in osteoporosis:
v Decreases the loss at the bone mass, prevents fractures by increasing the mass.
v Prevents falling by strengthening the muscles and increasing their solidity.
v Prevents falling by improving balance and coordination.
v Increases the flexibility of joints.
v Prevents deformity by strengthening the posture.
v Improves general performance by strengthening the cardiopulmonary (heart and lungs) system
v Provides psychological stability and increases the individual’s psychosocial self confidence.

HIPPOTHERAPY (THERAPY WITH HORSES)
Hippotherapy is an approach where the treatment principles of the therapist are combined with the multi-dimensional movements of the horse.

The HIPPOTHERAPY PROGRAM is a program jointly offered by Mehmet Reis Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center and Riding School , and is provided for individuals for whom it is deemed to be appropriate as a supplementary therapy under the supervision of physiotherapists.
Therapy with horses which is beneficial for daily skills, learning and development of individuals with lower or higher levels of any kind of physical or mental disability, is applied once a week, with exercises suitable for the health condition of the individual. This approach is used as a supplementary therapy method for the treatment of Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Mental Retardation , Down Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Cardiovascular accident/ stroke, Learning Disorders, Spina Bifida, Speech Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Visual Impairment, Psychological Disorders, Paraplegics, Concentration Disorders, Hyperactivity, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Problem Solving Disorders, Ordering Disorders, Self Confidence and auto control deficiencies.

THE PROCESS OF HIPPOTHERAPY
This long and difficult process starts with the evaluation of the condition of the patient and the suitable treatment approach is determined. Just like in any field of therapy, in this special therapy approach, an individual program in accordance with the neurophysiologic development of the patient that will meet his/her needs is prepared.
After the suitable team and equipment is provided, the child gets familiarized with the horse and later the treatment is completed.
Each therapy session lasts about 20 minutes but the frequency and the period of the treatment is decided by physiotherapists according to the needs of the patient.

THE HIPPOTHERAPY TEAM

This treatment with horses can only be a success with team work. This team includes, besides the medical members (doctor, physiotherapist, consultant …), persons responsible for the keeping and care taking of the horse (groom, trainer …) and family members.

Treatment with horses is a part of an integral treatment. Here, in this treatment approach that increases the efficiency of other treatment elements, the HORSE is a tool to spread love for animals and the nature, to encourage socialization and support self confidence, sharing and friendship and to find hope and joi de vivre!

For registration and further information about the program please call: 223 84 36 / 37 or 0533 860 10 20