Prof. Dr. Zeynep HOŞBAY

Prof. Dr. Zeynep Hoşbay is a prominent Turkish physiotherapist, rehabilitation scientist, and academic leader serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Biruni University Faculty of Health Sciences. Her work focuses on clinical measurement, motor development, functional rehabilitation, and evidence-based practice in physiotherapy.

Education and Early Academic Development
Prof. Dr. Hoşbay earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation from Istanbul University Faculty of Health Sciences in 1999. She continued her graduate studies at the same university, completing a Master’s degree in Developmental Neurology in 2003 and a PhD in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in 2013. Her doctoral dissertation investigated the effects of rehabilitation interventions on activity performance in individuals with obstetric brachial plexus injuries, reflecting her long-standing commitment to pediatric and neuromuscular rehabilitation research.

Academic and Leadership Roles
Professor Hoşbay has been a faculty member at Biruni University since [approximately 2016/2017] based on the duration of her tenure in academic profiles and professional networks. She currently leads the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, where she oversees curriculum development, research activities, and clinical training programs for undergraduate and graduate students. Under her leadership, the department has strengthened its academic profile and expanded its research collaborations.

Research and Scholarly Contributions
Prof. Dr. Hoşbay is a prolific researcher with over 40 publications in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters covering a wide range of topics in physiotherapy, including muscle strength assessment, balance and postural control, functional outcomes after injury, and exercise interventions for clinical populations. Her research often emphasizes functional measurement reliability and intervention effectiveness, contributing valuable evidence to clinical rehabilitation practice.

Her work has been disseminated in both national and international scientific forums, and she is frequently cited in studies related to pediatric motor development, shoulder function, and rehabilitation outcomes.

Professional Engagement and Mentorship
In addition to her research, Prof. Dr. Hoşbay actively mentors students and junior researchers, supervising theses and guiding clinical research projects. She participates in academic conferences, professional workshops, and community outreach initiatives aimed at improving functional health and rehabilitation education.

Impact and Vision
Prof. Dr. Zeynep Hoşbay’s leadership, research excellence, and educational contributions have helped shape the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation at Biruni University. Through her ongoing work, she continues to advance evidence-based clinical practice and inspire the next generation of health science professionals to pursue innovation and excellence in patient-centered care.