Ömür Akgül, Physiotherapist

Ömür Akgül is a physiotherapist in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation unit at Acibadem Kartal Hospital in İstanbul, Türkiye. She has more than eight years of experience and works with patients whose movement or day-to-day function has been affected by musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries or the period of recovery that follows surgery. Her work centers on assessing how the body moves, identifying the limitations a patient is experiencing and building a rehabilitation plan around them.

Ömür Akgül graduated from İstanbul Bilim University in 2018. She joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2025 and currently practices at Acibadem Kartal Hospital. She speaks Turkish and English.

Clinical focus

Ömür Akgül treats musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, post-operative functional limitations and impaired mobility. A course of care usually begins with a musculoskeletal assessment, in which she examines joint range of motion, muscle strength, movement patterns and the specific activities a patient finds difficult or painful. This assessment forms the basis for the rehabilitation plan and is repeated over time so that progress can be measured and the program adjusted.

Her treatment methods include therapeutic exercise prescription and manual therapy. In post-operative rehabilitation, she works with patients after surgery to restore movement, strength and confidence in the affected area, following the guidance of the treating surgeon regarding precautions and timelines. In sports rehabilitation, the goal is a structured, gradual return to training and activity while reducing the risk of re-injury. Patient education and self-management are part of every plan: Ömür Akgül explains the reasoning behind each exercise, teaches patients how to perform them correctly at home and helps them recognize how to pace their activity as recovery continues. Outcomes in rehabilitation depend on many factors, including the underlying condition, the type of surgery where relevant and the patient’s consistency with the program, and expectations are discussed openly at the outset.

How Ömür Akgül works with international patients

Ömür Akgül consults 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, 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 options. For patients abroad, a video consultation is available, which allows them to speak with Ömür Akgül before deciding whether to travel and to clarify what a rehabilitation program might involve. Any plan agreed during a video consultation is confirmed after an in-person assessment.