Murat Özel is a physiotherapist specializing in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy with a focus on hand and upper extremity rehabilitation at Hacettepe University (2018–ongoing). Murat has professional experience with the Acıbadem Health Group since 2013, where he has developed clinical skills in respiratory and musculoskeletal care. He is an active member of professional societies including the Turkish Thoracic Society, the Turkish Respiratory Society (TÜSAD), the European Respiratory Society (ERS), and the Physiotherapists Association of Turkey (TFD). His clinical interests include improving upper limb function, airway clearance techniques, and integrating evidence-based approaches into patient-centered rehabilitation.
Education
- 2018 Hacettepe University Occupational Therapy Department Master’s Degree – Ongoing / Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
- 2015 Aerobic Endurance Training in Cardiological Rehabilitation / DVGS Germany Certification
- 2014 Water Specific Therapy-Halliwick Aquatic Therapy / IATF Switzerland Certification
- 2009 Dumlupinar University
Experience
- 2011 – 2014 Special Education and Rehabilitation Center / Eskisehir
- 2013 Acibadem Health Group
- 2010 Special Education and Rehabilitation Center / Antalya
- 2009 ROMER Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Branch Center / Ordu
Memberships
- Turkish Thoracic Society
- Turkish Respiratory Society (TÜSAD)
- European Respiratory Society (ERS)
- Physiotherapists Association of Turkey (TFD)
