Hilal Uslu, Physiotherapist

Hilal Uslu is a physiotherapist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul. Her clinical work centers on two areas: respiratory therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation on the one hand, and the treatment of pelvic pain, including pelvic floor physiotherapy, on the other. She has more than ten years of experience in the field and approaches each patient individually, building treatment plans around a careful assessment of the person’s condition, functional goals and daily life.

She completed her degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Yeni Yuzyil University in 2016. In 2017 she joined Acibadem Healthcare Group, where she has continued to develop her practice in respiratory and pelvic physiotherapy. At Altunizade Hospital she works in close coordination with the wider medical teams so that physiotherapy is integrated with the patient’s overall care rather than delivered in isolation.

Clinical focus

Within the respiratory therapy unit, Hilal Uslu works with patients who need support in improving breathing function and physical endurance. Pulmonary rehabilitation is planned on the basis of an individual assessment of the patient’s current condition and everyday limitations, and the program is adjusted over time as the patient’s capacity changes. Patients are shown how to continue their exercises independently so that progress made during sessions can be maintained.

Her practice in pelvic pain focuses on evidence-based physiotherapy techniques aimed at reducing discomfort and restoring quality of life. This includes pelvic floor physiotherapy, in which the findings of the initial assessment guide a structured, individualized program. Because pelvic pain may have more than one contributing factor, she works alongside the relevant medical specialists at the hospital so that physiotherapy forms part of a coordinated plan.

How Hilal Uslu works with international patients

Hilal Uslu consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for other languages. Before a visit, the hospital’s 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 itself. 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 options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling or to follow up after treatment. International patients can expect a clear explanation of their assessment findings, a structured treatment program, and practical guidance for continuing exercises and self-care after returning home. Sessions are planned with the patient’s schedule and overall treatment journey in mind, so that physiotherapy fits alongside any other appointments during the stay.