“Stand Tall, Don’t Bend: The Future is with You” Symposium Held

The “Stand Tall, Don’t Bend: The Future is with You” symposium, hosted by the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation and the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Student Club of Üsküdar University, was held with great participation on May 20 at the İbni Sina Auditorium. Supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports through the UNIDES program, the event focused on postural awareness, spinal health, and the importance of healthy lifestyle habits.

At the event, Prof. Dr. Esra Doğru Hüzmeli, Head of the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at the Faculty of Health Sciences of Istanbul Gedik University, served as the session chair. Prof. Dr. Hüzmeli emphasized the importance of preventive approaches in physiotherapy as well as the significance of students’ participation in social support projects.

Throughout the symposium, expert academicians and speakers shared valuable information on proper posture habits, the effects of physical activity on quality of life, the protection of spinal health, and increasing postural awareness among young individuals. Participants had the opportunity to engage with comprehensive content covering both theoretical knowledge and practical applications for daily life.

We congratulate Prof. Dr. Esra Doğru Hüzmeli for her valuable contributions and support as the session chair of the symposium.