İkra Tigis, Physiotherapist

İkra Tigis is a physiotherapist in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation unit at Acibadem Ankara Hospital in Ankara. Her work is centered on physical therapy and rehabilitation for adults whose daily function is affected by musculoskeletal conditions, neurological conditions, mobility impairment or persistent pain. She supports patients who require physical medicine and rehabilitation care, working within the rehabilitation team of the unit.

She completed her education at Başkent University in 2024. In 2025, she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services and took up her current position in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation unit, where she provides rehabilitation-focused care to both local and international patients.

Clinical focus

İkra Tigis works with patients affected by musculoskeletal conditions, including problems involving the joints, muscles, tendons and spine that limit movement or cause pain. Musculoskeletal rehabilitation in this setting typically involves a structured program of exercise, movement re-education and other physical therapy techniques, adjusted to the individual patient’s condition, symptoms and functional goals. Pain rehabilitation forms part of this work and aims to help patients manage discomfort while gradually restoring activity and function.

A second area of her practice is neurological rehabilitation for patients with neurological conditions that affect strength, balance, coordination or walking. Rehabilitation for mobility impairment focuses on improving safe movement, transfers and independence in everyday activities as far as the underlying condition allows. Treatment plans are developed in coordination with the physicians of the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation unit, and progress is reviewed over the course of therapy so that the program can be adapted as the patient’s needs change.

How İkra Tigis works with international patients

İkra Tigis works with patients in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, 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 organizes 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 rehabilitation options that may be suitable. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling or to follow up on an existing rehabilitation program from home.