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Dr. Arzu Genc

PT, Ph.D, Assoc. Prof.
Dokuz Eylul University, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Turkey
35340

 
 

Brief Biography:

ARZU GENC, PT, Ph.D, Assoc. Prof.

 

Date & Place of Birth: 16 May 1974 & Samsun, Turkey

Citizenship      : Republic of Turkey

 

 

EDUCATION

PhD in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation – 2008, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey [Thesis Title: The Effects of Mobilization Programs on Cardiopulmonary System in Critically Ill Patients; Thesis Supervisor:  Assoc. Prof. S. Ufuk Yurdalan]

MSc in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - 2002, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey [Thesis Title: A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Different Physiotherapy Methods after Upper Abdominal Surgery; Thesis Supervisor:  Assist.Prof. Ayse Ozcan]

MSc in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation – 1999, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey [Thesis Title: Comparison of Two Different Exercise Programs in Fibromyalgia Treatment; Thesis Supervisor: Prof. Emel Sag?roglu].

BSc in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation – 1995, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey

 

Academic positions:

2011 – Present: Associate Professor, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey.

2000 - 2011: Lecturer, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey.

1995 – 2000: Teaching & Research Assistant, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey.

 

Research interests:

FIELDS OF ACADEMIC INTEREST

Neurologic Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy

Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy

Research Experience

  1. December 2009 – continuing:  Coordinator,      “Investigation of low back pain risk factors in adolescents” [Turkish],      a project funded by Chamber of Research Funds of the Dokuz Eylül      University, Izmir, Turkey.
  2. May 2000 – May 2002: Coordinator, “A comparison of the      effectiveness of two different physiotherapy methods after upper abdominal      surgery” [Turkish], a project funded by Chamber of Research Funds of the      Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey.
  3. December 1997 – December 1999: Research      Assistant to Prof. Emel Sag?roglu (retired from Dokuz Eylül University)      “Comparison of two different exercise programs in fibromyalgia treatment” [Turkish], a project funded by      Chamber of Research Funds of the Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey.

 

Reviewer Information

  1. Clinical Interventions in Aging      [2010]
  2. Critical Care Medicine [2009, 2011]
  3. Disability and Rehabilitation [2009]
  4. International      Journal of Women's Health [2011]
  5. Journal of Multidisciplinary      Healthcare [2011]
  6. Journal of Back and      Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation [2011]
  7. Patient Preference and      Adherence [2011]
  8. Respiratory Care [2009, 2010, 2011]
 

Any other information:

 

PUBLICATIONS

  1. Genc A. Early mobilization of      the critically ill patients: towards standardization. Crit Care Med DOI: 10.1097/CCM.0b013e31823b8e44.
  2. Genc A, Colakoglu B, Kara B,      Cakmur R. Evaluation of the effects of home-based deep breathing exercises      in Parkinson’s disease patients. Archives of Neuropsychiatry DOI.10.4274/npa.y6209.
  3. Kara B, Genc A, Yildirim Y, Ilcin      N. Use of tape measure in people with or without back pain in assessment      of reposition error. Turkish Neurosurgery 2011; 21(3): 1-5.
  4. Genc A, Akan M, Gunerli A. The      effects of manual hyperinflation with or without rib-cage compression in      mechanically ventilated patients. Italian Journal Physiotherapy 2011;      1(2): 248-254.
  5. Kara B, Genc A, Colakoglu B,      Ozakbas S. Effect of cognitive function and physical activity on the      ability to learn and reproduce physiotherapy exercises in healthy subject.      Neurosciences 2011, 16 (1):80- 82.
  6. Kara B, Genç A, Donmez      Colakoglu B, Cakmur R. A study on the effects of exercises performed in      front of mirror or without a mirror in Parkinson’s disease patients. Mov      Dis 2011, 26 (Suppl 2): S122.
  7. Genc A, Akan M, Ozyurek S,      Gunerli A. Manual hyperinflation with or without rib-cage compression in      mechanically ventilated patients. Intensive Care Med 2010, 36 (Suppl 2):      S390.
  8. Genc A, Ozyurek S, Koca U,      Gunerli A. Respiratory and hemodynamic responses to mobilization of the      critically ill obese patients, Intensive Care Medicine, 2010, 36 (Suppl      2): S390.
  9. Genc A, Ozyurek S, Koca U,      Gunerli A. Cardiac reserve is a determinant of the responses to early      mobilization in critically ill patients. Intensive Care Med 2010, 36      (Suppl 2): S390.
  10. Kara B, Genc A, Colakoglu B,      Cakmur R. The Investigation of The Effect of Exercises on Static and      Dynamic Balance Using Balance Master in Parkinson's Patients. Mov Dis      2010, 25 (Suppl 2): S295.
  11. Genc A, Akan M, Gunerli A.      Respiratory and hemodynamic effects of manual hyperinflation in      mechanically ventilated critically ill patients. The Internet Journal of      Anesthesiology 2009, 19(2).
  12. Yildirim Y, Kara B, Teoman N,      Genc A, Subas? SS, Arda MN. The Impact of Disability Level on Intention to      Perform Home Exercises in Patients with Spinal Pain. Journal of Musculoskeletal      Pain 2009, 17(3): 271-280.
  13. Yildirim Y, Kara B, Teoman N,      Genc A, Erbayraktar S, Acar U. The physical activity of patients after      herniated lumbar disc surgery. Neurosciences 2008, 13(4): 421-425.
  14. Kara B, Genc A, Demirbuken I,      Balc? B, Colakoglu B, Cakmur R. Effect of lumbosacral corset on position      sense of trunk, performance and balance of Parkinson's disease patients.      Mov Dis 2008, 23 (Suppl 1): S214.
  15. Genc A, Kara B, Colakoglu B,      Cakmur R. The effect of breathing exercises on pulmonary function in      Parkinson's disease. Mov Dis 2008, 23 (Suppl 1): S213.
  16. Genc A, Ikiz OA, Guneri EA, Gunerli      A. Effect of deep breathing exercises on oxygenation after major head and      neck surgery. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2008, 139(2): 281-285.
  17. Yildirim Y, Kara B, Genc A, Baskurt      Z, Baskurt F, Erbayraktar S. Evaluation of functional results according to      body mass index in patients with acute non-specific low back pain. Journal      of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 2007, 20(2-3):49-53.
  18. Genc A, Ozcan A, Gunerli A. A      comparison of the effectiveness of two different physiotherapy methods      after upper abdominal surgery [Turkish]. Anestezi Dergisi 2007; 15(1):      38-42.
  19. Genc A, Kara B, Yildirim Y. Changes      of maximal expiratory pressure in the movement patterns of the Trunk.      Medicina Dello Sport 2006, 59 (3): 319-325.
  20. Kara B, Genc A, Yildirim Y, Acar      U. Evaluation of early period physical performance, physical activity,      pain and disability levels of patients operated for cervical disc hernia. Journal      Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 2006, 19 (2-3): 41-48.
  21. Genc A, Yildirim Y, Gunerli A.      Researching of the effectiveness of deep breathing and incentive      spirometry in postoperative early stage [Turkish]. Fizyoterapi Rehabilitasyon 2004;15(1):28–33.
  22. Genc A, Sagiroglu E. Comparison      of two different exercise programs in fibromyalgia treatment [Turkish].      Fizyoterapi Rehabilitasyon 2002; 13:90-95.
  23. Genc A, Altuntasoglu B, Ozcan      A. Comparison of hand functions in musicians and non-musicians [Turkish].  Fizyoterapi Rehabilitasyon 2002; 13:124-128.
  24. Ozcan A, Genc A, Tureyen C,      Ekin A. Comparison of effects of interferential current, laser and piroxicam      phonophoresis for the treatment of impingement syndrome of shoulder. Turkish      Journal of Hand and Micro Surgery 2002; 8: 13-15.
  25. Genç A, Ozcan A, Gelecek N. The      effectiveness of piroxicam phonophoresis for the treatment of stage II      rotator cuff injuries [Turkish]. Eklem Hastalik ve Cerrahisi 2002; 13(1):23-26.
 

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