Spinal cord injury rehabilitation Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Altinbas is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a strong academic background.

• Holds a teaching position at Uskudar University – a leading Turkish institution for health sciences
• Completed specialised training at Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on restoring patient mobility through tailored physical medicine programmes
• Practised at both the Batman Regional State Hospital and major private clinics like Medicana

With over 15 years of clinical experience, the doctor specializes in post-operation, neurological, geriatric, cardio-pulmonary, pediatric, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Holding a degree in Physiotherapy, the doctor maintains extensive certifications in shockwave therapy, kinesio taping, dry needling, the Mulligan concept, and the Bobath concept.

The doctor has served at various institutions, including Tung Shin Hospital and several public hospitals, and currently leads a practice recognized as the first in Malaysia to implement Virtual Reality and Robotic-Assisted Rehabilitation. Having successfully treated over 30,000 patients, the doctor is a dedicated advocate for evidence-based practice and technological innovation in patient recovery.

Professor Gunesh Yavuzer holds a PhD from Erasmus University in the Netherlands and leads neurological recovery programmes at Romatem Rehabilitation Centres.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients
• Expert in performing clinical gait analysis to improve functional walking patterns
• Focuses on advanced balance disorder treatments and functional recovery
• Published extensive research on neurological rehabilitation outcomes
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and practiced internationally

Professor Jaehyeon Lim introduced anterior cervical foraminotomy to Korea and holds a specialised certification in exercise therapy from the University of Florida.

• Developed painless spinal fusion techniques to improve patient recovery and comfort
• Member of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society leadership team
• Trained in minimal-access spine surgery at the Medical Education and Research Institute
• Expert in non-surgical exercise therapy for comprehensive spinal rehabilitation
• Professor at Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul