Erzurum Technical University (ETU) Faculty of Health Sciences Department of
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation has launched an Individual Health Counselling Service to
support individuals in developing healthy lifestyle habits and consciously engaging in
physical activity.
The service, which is academically based, is grounded in preventive and developmental health
approaches. The counselling process is structured according to individuals' living conditions,
physical activity levels, daily needs, and personal goals. The implementation of the
recommendations provided is carried out at the discretion and responsibility of the clients.
During the counselling process, if any risky situations requiring medical assessment or
symptoms and signs considered "red flags" are identified, individuals are referred to the
relevant healthcare institutions before being accepted into the counselling system.
The Individual Health Counselling Service is run by teaching staff with doctoral degrees in
their field, working within the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department. Academics
provide personalised assessment and counselling to individuals according to their areas of
expertise. Consultations take place in suitable areas within the Faculty of Health Sciences or
in consultation rooms allocated to teaching staff.
The service covers a wide range of areas, from neurological rehabilitation to orthopaedic
approaches, sports health and performance counselling to paediatric and geriatric
rehabilitation. Guidance is also provided on body awareness, correct posture and the
integration of ergonomics into daily life for back, neck and postural health.
In his assessment of the matter, ETU Rector Prof. Dr. Bulent Çakmak emphasised that one of
the fundamental missions of universities is to contribute to society, stating: "The Individual
Health Counselling Service provided by our Faculty of Health Sciences is one of the
applications that reflects our university's academic knowledge and expertise to society.
Through this service, we aim to guide individuals towards making more informed choices
regarding physical activity and healthy living. I believe that these counselling services,
provided by our academics in their areas of expertise, will contribute to strengthening health
awareness in society."

Corporate Communications and Promotion Directorate January 20,2026