Climate, Health and Physiotherapy Event at Istanbul Bilgi University
During the special meeting held, the reflections of changing climate conditions on human health and the future of physiotherapy services were discussed in detail.
At the event held at Istanbul Bilgi University, the negative impacts of climate change on health, the preventive role of physiotherapy, and sustainable rehabilitation services were comprehensively addressed.
Scope and Purpose of the Event
Organized by the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Istanbul Bilgi University, the meeting evaluated the roles of physiotherapy in preventive health, active living, and sustainability.
Evaluations by Dean Şimşek
Delivering the opening speech, BİLGİ Faculty of Health Sciences Dean Prof. Dr. Zeynep Şimşek emphasized that physiotherapy is not limited to post-disease rehabilitation, but also undertakes an important role in protecting health and building sustainable societies.
Climate Change and Health Hazards
Prof. Dr. Elif Elçin Dereli, Head of the BİLGİ Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, drew attention to how climate change, urbanization, physical inactivity, rising temperatures, and air pollution affect human health.
Presentations by Expert Names
Within the scope of the event, Prof. Dr. Aysel Yıldız Özer discussed the effects of climate change on heart and brain health, while Asst. Prof. Dr. Gamze Başkent touched upon the benefits of active transportation.
Rehabilitation and Closing
Prof. Dr. Buket Akıncı evaluated the impacts of climate change on rehabilitation services, and the session concluded following the panel moderated by Asst. Prof. Dr. Aycan Çakmak Reyhan.