Assoc. Prof. Dr. EMİNE IŞIL ÜSTÜN

Assoc. Prof.  Emine Işıl Üstün, MD was born in Edirne in 1979. She graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 2003 and completed her residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, in 2010. She began her scientific research with her thesis evaluating autonomic nervous system functions in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.

After completing her compulsory service at Kilis State Hospital, she worked as a Chief Resident at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital and Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. She received the title of Associate Professor in March 2024 and currently works as a faculty member at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

Her professional areas of interest include musculoskeletal disorders, rheumatic diseases, chronic pain syndromes, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, spinal disorders, orthopedic rehabilitation, osteoporosis, sports injuries, stroke and neurological rehabilitation, as well as interventional physical medicine and rehabilitation procedures. In her clinical practice, she actively uses musculoskeletal ultrasonography and performs ultrasound-guided diagnostic and interventional procedures, injection therapies, neural therapy, and personalized rehabilitation programs in accordance with the principles of evidence-based medicine. She also utilizes robotic rehabilitation technologies, particularly in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, as part of a multidisciplinary treatment approach aimed at supporting patients' functional recovery.

Her research focuses on musculoskeletal rehabilitation, rheumatology, chronic pain, rehabilitation technologies, exercise therapies, and digital health. She has numerous original research articles, book chapters, case reports, and conference abstracts published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. She has presented oral and poster presentations at national and international congresses, served as a researcher in scientific studies, and supervised residency theses. She places particular emphasis on clinical research, randomized controlled trials, and multidisciplinary collaborations aimed at improving rehabilitation outcomes.

Assoc. Prof.  Emine Işıl Üstün, MD is a member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Women Physicians Education Support Foundation (KAHEV). She closely follows scientific developments and is committed to incorporating up-to-date, evidence-based treatment approaches into her clinical practice. She evaluates each patient from a holistic perspective and develops personalized treatment plans, aiming not only to reduce pain but also to improve mobility and maximize quality of life.