Bülent Elbasan

Bülent Elbasan is a faculty member at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey. He is a prominent researcher in pediatric rehabilitation, with a strong focus on neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly cerebral palsy and high-risk infants.

His research interests span motor development, sensory processing, trunk and postural control, gait analysis, family-centered interventions, and the psychometric validation of clinical assessment tools in pediatric populations. He has led numerous studies on the effectiveness of various physiotherapy interventions, including orthoses, Pilates, stretching techniques, and post-Botulinum toxin rehabilitation.

The analysis of his 15 most recent articles reveals a consistent focus on improving functional outcomes in children with cerebral palsy, validating assessment tools for Turkish populations (e.g., GOAL, VFCS), and exploring early predictors of neurodevelopmental disorders in preterm infants. His work often employs rigorous methodologies such as randomized controlled trials and psychometric validation studies.

Dr. Elbasan has made significant contributions to the field through his extensive publication record in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals indexed in SCI and SSCI. His collaborative research network includes colleagues from Gazi University and other leading Turkish institutions.

He is actively involved in mentoring and advising, as evidenced by his frequent co-authorship with doctoral and early-career researchers. His work also addresses broader issues in healthcare delivery, such as the adoption of telerehabilitation in developing countries and the challenges faced by caregivers of children with special needs.

Dr. Elbasan is affiliated with research groups focused on early intervention (e.g., SAFE approach), neurorehabilitation, and the development of evidence-based clinical practices in physiotherapy.