Burcu Ece Korkmaz

Burcu Ece Korkmaz is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Izmir University of Economics, since 2023. She completed her undergraduate and master's degrees at Dokuz Eylül University and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.

Education

• Ph.D. (ongoing), Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Dokuz Eylül University
• M.S. (2019), Orthopedic Physiotherapy, Dokuz Eylül University Institute of Health Sciences
• B.S. (2016), Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Karabük University

Research Interests
Burcu focuses on clinical applications in orthopedic, rheumatologic, and geriatric rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on preventive health practices for healthy individuals. Her work explores innovative technologies like wearable devices, robotics, and virtual reality in rehabilitation settings.

Academic Contributions
Her 2023 article on virtual reality applications for neck pain treatment highlights her interest in integrating advanced technologies into physiotherapy. She has also received specialized training in clinical pilates, yoga, and telerehabilitation.

Certifications & Courses

• CoreAlign: Foundations (2019)
• APPI-Matwork Level 1 (2017)
• 200-hour International Basic Yoga Education (2021)
• Functional Exercise Approaches in Orthopedic Rehabilitation (2022)

Teaching Activities
She teaches foundational courses such as Basics of Physiotherapy I/II, Measurement and Evaluation in Physiotherapy, and Clinical Problem Solving in Physiotherapy, covering both theoretical and practical aspects of rehabilitation sciences.