Emre Erden, Physiotherapist

Emre Erden is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist at Acibadem Kartal Hospital in İstanbul, where he works within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation unit. His clinical interests include gait analysis, robotic rehabilitation, spinal health, neuromuscular diseases and the treatment of movement disorders. He has more than 17 years of professional experience in rehabilitation.

He graduated from Başkent University Faculty of Health Sciences in 2009. His career began at Private Fizyoyaşam Branch Center (2010–2011), followed by a position at Universal Aksaray Vatan Hospital (2011–2013). He then worked at Romatem Bağdat Physical Therapy Center (2013–2017), Romatem Physical Therapy Center (2017–2018) and Romatem Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital (2018–2021), continuing with Romatem until 2023. In 2024 he joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services.

Clinical focus

Emre Erden’s practice centers on the assessment and rehabilitation of mobility and movement. He performs gait analysis to evaluate walking patterns and uses robotic rehabilitation as part of structured rehabilitation programs. His work in spine health addresses spine-related complaints, and he applies manual therapy techniques where clinically appropriate. He also treats patients with piriformis syndrome, sports injuries and knee injuries, with rehabilitation plans adapted to the individual’s condition and goals.

A further area of his practice involves neuromuscular conditions and movement disorders, including Parkinson’s rehabilitation. He provides respiratory therapy and rehabilitation for patients whose breathing function may benefit from targeted exercise and training. His clinical interests also include fibromyalgia, for which rehabilitation approaches may form part of a broader management plan. In each case, the aim is a careful assessment followed by a rehabilitation plan that reflects the patient’s functional needs and medical history.

How Emre Erden works with international patients

Emre Erden consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. The Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as MRI, CT, X-ray or ultrasound reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the available rehabilitation options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling or as part of follow-up, subject to the nature of the condition and the information available at the time.