The "Hand and Wrist Splinting Training”, organized in collaboration with Pamukkale University, Dokuz Eylül University, and İzmir Tınaztepe University within the scope of the TÜBİTAK 2237-A Scientific Training Activities Support Program, commenced on October 9, 2026, at the Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation of Dokuz Eylül University.
The opening ceremony of the training program, conducted under the coordination of Prof. Dr. Ali KİTİŞ, a faculty member of our Faculty, and scheduled to take place from October 9 to 12, 2026, was also attended by Prof. Dr. Erdoğan KAVLAK, Dean of our Faculty.
The program aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of postgraduate students in the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and orthotics and prosthetics. It covers hand and wrist splinting applications, biomechanical principles, appropriate splint selection and design, and clinical reasoning processes.
Combining theoretical knowledge with practical training, the event aims to contribute to the development of participants' professional competencies in evidence-based splinting approaches and to strengthen scientific collaboration among universities.
On behalf of our Faculty, we would like to thank all academics who contributed to the organization of this event, particularly Prof. Dr. Ali KİTİŞ, the program coordinator, and wish all participants a productive training experience.
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