Özde Depreli

Özde Depreli is an Associate Professor at the School of Health Services, Eastern Mediterranean University, specializing in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Her research focuses on musculoskeletal health, proprioception, ergonomics, and pandemic-related physical and psychological impacts.

• Education: PhD in Orthopedic Physiotherapy (2021, Hacettepe University), MS in Physiotherapy (2016, Eastern Mediterranean University), BS in Physiotherapy (2014, Başkent University)

Research Interests include

• Musculoskeletal pain and posture analysis
• Proprioception and sensory disorders
• Workplace ergonomics and digital device impacts
• Post-COVID rehabilitation
• Exercise interventions for occupational health

Publications span topics from ergonomic risk assessment in office workers to post-COVID fatigue studies, with recent work in Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness (2024) and International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics (2024). Her research often intersects physical therapy with public health concerns.

Collaborative Work includes co-authored studies with researchers like Ender Angin and Zafer Erden, focusing on shoulder stabilization, scapular dyskinesis, and musculoskeletal fitness in diverse populations.