Sevim Öksüz

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevim Öksüz serves as a faculty member in the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Eastern Mediterranean University's School of Health Services. Her academic foundation stems from Hacettepe University, where she completed her BS, MS, and PhD in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

Her educational journey includes:

• PhD in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (2013-2017), Hacettepe University
• MS in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (2009-2012), Hacettepe University
• BS in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (2005-2009), Hacettepe University

Dr. Öksüz specializes in biopsychosocial rehabilitation approaches for rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders, with particular expertise in Pilates-based interventions, osteoporosis management, and development of disease-specific assessment tools. Her research bridges clinical practice with psychosocial dimensions of chronic conditions including ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia, and systemic lupus erythematosus.

Analysis of her 2021-2024 publications reveals a dominant focus on validating biopsychosocial questionnaires for rheumatic diseases while rigorously comparing exercise modalities. A significant portion examines Pilates efficacy across diverse populations, from osteoporosis patients to those with spinal disorders, emphasizing functional outcomes and patient-centered metrics.

Dr. Öksüz actively mentors graduate researchers through EMU's Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation programs:

• PhD supervision: Süleyman Güzelşemme (ongoing)
• Master's supervision: Ebru Kadioğlu (2024), Süleyman Güzelşemme (2023), Ayşe Nur Gancel (2022), Gizem Vaiz Haklıgil (2022), Merve Betül Öztarsu (2022), Özge Şahin (2020), Hande Karin Özgür (ongoing, co-supervised)

She contributes to clinical research within EMU's specialized laboratories including the Cardiopulmonary Laboratory, Therapeutic Movements Laboratory, and Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, integrating evidence-based practice with academic instruction.