M. GUNES YAVUZER, MD

 


Business Address

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cebeci, Ankara, TURKEY

 


Personal Data

Date & Place of Birth            :           February 12, 1968, K.Maraş, TURKEY

Citizenship                              :           Turkish

Marital Status                        :           Married

 

Educational Data

Primary & High School          : 1975 - 1986   Atatürk Anadolu High School, Ankara, Turkey

Medical School                      : 1986 - 1992   Ankara University Medical School, Turkey

Internship

  1. Department of Gastroenterology Western General Hospital  2 September 1991 - 28 September 1991, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  2. Department of Haematology Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh 1 October 1991 - 25 October 1991 University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  3. Hospitals of Ankara University  Medical School, 28 October 1991 - 31 July 1992 Turkey

Residency: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 4 November 1992 - 27 November 1996 , Ankara University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey

Doctoral Thesis: The value of functional independence measure and modified barthel index

in assessment and follow-up of Turkish neuro rehabilitation patients

Post doctoral training

1998-1999       Wayne State University, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Detroit, USA

2003-2004       Wayne State University, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Detroit, USA

2004                Erasmus MC, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Current Status:           Associate professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey

European PM&R Board Certification:        27.11.2004

Medical Memberships:         

Turkish Medical Association

Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist (Executive Committee Member, Treasurer)

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Corresponding Member)

International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (Member at Large, Education Committee)
Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society

European Society for Movement Analysis in Adults and Children

Board of editors

Europa Medicophysica (Mediterranea Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)

Teaching and Research Interests

Neurorehabilitation

Gait and movement analysis

Honours, Awards, Grants      :

  1. Project Grant - “Video-urodynamic Evaluation of Spinal Cord Injury Patients Having Neurogenic Bladder” Turkish Government  June 1995 
  2. Fellowship International Federation of Physical Medicine and  Rehabilitation March 1996         
  3. Project Grant - “Kinetic and Kinematic Gait Analysis in Neurorehabilitation Patients” Turkish Government June 1996   

4.      Project Grant - Intervention Research in Medical Rehabilitation, Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund, United Way of Southeastern Michigan USA,    1998

5.      Effects of Midodrine on Exertional Hypotension in Spinal Cord Injury Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund, United Way of Southeastern Michigan USA, 1998

Best presentation awards:

1.      Meeting of American Spinal Injury Association, Atlanta, USA. 19-21 April 1999.

2.      12th European Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Turkey, 3-7 June 2000 

3.      2nd World Congress of International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Prague, 18-22 May 2003

4.      14th European Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Viyana, Avusturya, 12-15 May 2004.

5.   5th Mediterranean Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Antalya, 30 September-4 October 2004.

 

Published articles

  1. Yavuzer G., Küçükdeveci A., Arasıl T., Elhan A., “Moclobemid Treatment in Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome,” European Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 8, 35-38 (1998).
  2. Küçükdeveci A., Yavuzer G., Kutlay Ş., Sezer A., Arasıl T., Demirtaş M. Results of Rehabilitation Following Surgical Hand Reconstruction in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1995, 19(2): 62-68.
  3. Ataman Ş., Kınıklı G., Numanoğlu N., Tutkak H., Yavuzer G., Turgay M., Duman M. Evaluation of Lymphocyte Subpopulations in Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Sclerosis. The Journal of Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation 1996 7(2): 67-75
  4. Yavuzer S., Fıçıcılar H., Yavuzer G., Baştuğ M., Dalyan M., Dinçer G., “The Role of Defective Antioxidant Defence in Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome”, The Journal of Ankara Medical School, 19, 77-81 (1997).
  5. Yavuzer G., Kutlay Ş, Küçükdeveci A., Sağlık Y., Arasıl T., “Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: A case report”, The Journal of Ankara Medical School, 19,177-179 (1997).
  6. Yavuzer G., Özgüven H., Niyazoğlu H., Ergin S., Elhan A., “The Efficacy and Safety of Fluoxetin in Fibromyalgia Patients”,  ACTA Rheumatologica Turcica, 14, 165-169 (1999).
  7. Yavuzer G., Gök H, Ergin S., “Spatiotemporal and kinematic gait characteristics of stroke patients”, The Journal of Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation, 12, 148-152 (2001).
  8. Yavuzer G., Devrimci-Özgüven  H., Sarmer S. Ergin S., Kumbasar H., “Psychiatric morbidity and psychological status in fıbromyalgia patients”, The Journal of Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation, 12, 17-21 (2001).
  9. Yavuzer G., Savaş S., Yalçın P., Dinçer G., Elhan A., “The Clinical and Metabolic Effects of Calcitriol in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis”,  ACTA Rheumatologica Turcica, 15, 93-98 (2000).
  10. Yavuzer G., Savaş S, Gök H, Yalçın P, Dinçer G., “Evaluation of pain characteristics in patients with osteoporosis”,  ACTA Rheumatologica Turcica, 16, 1-5 (2001).
  11. Yavuzer G., “Clinical gait analysis”, Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 47, 43-45 (2001).
  12. Yavuzer G. ve Gök H., “Rehabilitation of neurogenic bladder in patients with SCI”, Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1, 121-126, (2001).
  13. Yavuzer G., Sonel B., Tuncer S, Süldür N., “Evaluation of upper extremity and hand functions in patients with stroke”, Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 47, 38-43 (2001).
  14. Yavuzer G., Kutlay Ş, Ergin S., “Functional Limitations of Stroke Patients Having Orthopaedic Disabilities”, Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 48, 8-10, (2002).
  15. Dijkers M., Yavuzer G., “Short Versions of The Telephone Motor Functional Independence Measure for Use with Persons with  Spinal Cord Injury,” Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 80, 1477-1484 (1999).
  16. Jong CN., Zafonte RD., Millis SR., Yavuzer G. “The Effects of Cocaine on Traumatic Brain Injury Outcome: A Preliminary Evaluation”, Brain Injury, 13, 1017-1023 (1999).
  17. Küçükdeveci A., Yavuzer G., Tennant  BA., Süldür N., Sonel B., Arasıl T., “Adaptation of the Modified Barthel Index for Use in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Turkey”, Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 32, 87-92 (2000).
  18. Yavuzer G., Gök H., Tuncer S., Soygür T, Arıkan N, Arasıl T., “Compliance with Bladder Management in Spinal Cord Injury Patients”, Spinal Cord, 38, 762-765 (2000).
  19. Yavuzer G., Küçükdeveci A, Arasıl T, Elhan A., “Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients: Clinical Profile and Functional Outcome” American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 80, 250-255 (2001).
  20. Yavuzer G., Tuncer S., “Accessory Nerve Injury As a Complication of Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy: Report of Two Cases”, American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 80, 622-623 (2001).
  21. Sarmer S, Ergin S., Yavuzer G., “The Validity and Reliability of Turkish Version of Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire”, Rheumatology International, 20, 9-12 (2000).
  22. Jackson I, Jamal Yousefi, Yavuzer R , Yavuzer G., “Morbidity of Iliac Crest Donor Site in Cleft Lip and Palate Infants”, European Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 23, 366-368 (2000).
  23. Yavuzer G., Güzelküçük S., Küçükdeveci A., Gök H., Ergin S., “Aphasia Rehabilitation in Patients with Stroke”, International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 24, 241-244 (2001).
  24. Küçükdeveci A., Yavuzer G., Elhan A., Sonel B., Tennant BA. “Adaptation of the Functional Independence Measure for Use in Turkey”, Clinical Rehabilitation, 15, 311-319, (2001).
  25. Deda G, Çaksen H, Yavuzer G., Arasıl T., “Encephalocraniocutaneous Lipomatosis Associated with Iris Coloboma, Choroidoretinitis and Spinal Cord Involvement: A case report” Brain and Development, 5, 355-8 (2001).
  26. Dijkers M., Kropp GC., Esper RM., Yavuzer G., Cullen N., Bakdalieh Y., “Quality of Intervention Research Reporting in Medical Rehabilitation Journals”, American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 81, 21-33 (2002).
  27. Yavuzer G., Ataman S, Süldür N, Atay M., “Bone Mineral Density in Patients with Stroke” International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 25, 235-9, (2002).
  28. Yavuzer G., Ergin S., “Productivity of Patients With Spinal Cord Injury in Turkey” International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 25, 153-155 (2002).
  29. Dijkers M, Yavuzer G., Ergin S, Weitzenkamp D, Whiteneck GG., “A Tale of Two Countries: Environmental Impacts on Social Participation After Spinal Cord Injury” Spinal Cord, 40, 351-362 (2002).
  30. Sarmer S, Yavuzer G., Küçükdeveci A, Ergin S., “Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Patients with Fibromyalgia”, Rheumatology International, 22, 68-70 (2002).
  31. Dijkers M., Kropp GC., Esper RM., Yavuzer G., Cullen N., Bakdalieh Y., “Reporting on Reliability and Validity of Outcome Measures in Medical Rehabilitation Research”, Disability and Rehabilitation, Nov 10;24 (16):819-27 (2002).
  32. Yavuzer R, Yavuzer G., Latifoğlu O, Ergin S., “A New Perspective To Sural Nerve Graft Donor Site Morbidity Assessment:Gait Analysis”, Annals of Plastic Surgery, 48, 449-450 (2002)
  33. Gök H, Ergin S, Yavuzer G., “Kinetic and kinematic characteristics of gait in patients with medial knee osteoarthrosis”, ACTA Orthopaedica Scandinavia, 73(6):647-52 (2002).
  34. Yavuzer G., Gök H., Tuncer S., Soygür T, Arıkan N, Arasıl T., “In reply to S Vaidyanathan; Vesicourethral reflux and bladder management in spinal cord injury patients”, Spinal Cord, (2002) 41 (3):199.
  35. Yavuzer G., Ergin S., “Effect of and Arm Sling on Gait Pattern in Patients with Hemiplegia”, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 83, 960-963 (2002).
  36. Gök H, Küçükdeveci A, Altınkaynak H, Yavuzer G, Ergin S. “Effects of ankle-foot orthoses on hemiparetic gait” Clin Rehabil. 2003 Mar;17(2):137-9
  37. Gök H., Ergin S., Yavuzer G.,  “Reliability of gait measurements in normal subjects,” The Journal of Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation, 13(2): 76-80 (2002)
  38. Dincer G, Atalay F, Gokce-Kustal Y, Yavuzer G, Sonel B, Elhan A. Evaluation of risk factors and measurement of calcaneal ultrasound in Turkish women. Osteoporosis International 13: S91-S92 Suppl. 1 (2002).
  39. Yavuzer G., Sonel B., Kutlay Ş., Ergin S., “Use of Gait Analysis In Clinical Decision-Making Process of Patients with Spastic Cerebral Palsy”,  Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, (2002)
  40. Yavuzer G., Ergin S., “Effect of Cane Use on Clinical and Gait Characteristics of Patients with Osteoarthritis of Knee,”  ACTA Rheumatologica Turcica, 3 (17) (2002)
  41. Tur BS, Gursel YK, Yavuzer G, Kucukdeveci A, Arasil T.  Rehabilitation outcome of Turkish stroke patients: in a team approach setting.  Int J Rehabil Res. 2003 Dec;26(4):271-277.
  42. Ulkar B, Yavuzer G, Guner R, Ergin S.  Energy expenditure of the paraplegic gait: comparison between different walking aids and normal subjects.  Int J Rehabil Res. 2003 Sep;26(3):213-7.
  43. Yavuzer G, Sonel B, Süldür N, Ergin S. Effects of intraarticular Hylan G-F 20 injections on clinical and biomechanical characteristics of the knee in osteoarthritis. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research 2004 (in press).
  44. Bozkurt M, Yavuzer G, Tönük E, Kentel B, Öçgüder A. Dynamic function of the fibula: gait analysis of three different part of fibulectomy. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery 2004; 43:374-9.
  45. Edward C. Nieshoff, Thomas J. Birk, Cynthia Birk, Steven R. Hinderer, G Yavuzer. Double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of midodrine for exercise performance enhancement in tetraplegia: A pilot study. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine 2004; 27(3):219-25.

46.  Muratlı H, Yavuzer G, Biçimoglu A. Gait Characteristics of Patients With Bilateral Club Feet Following Posteromedial Release Procedure. J Pediatr Orthop B 2005 May;14(3):206-11

 

Conference presentations:

1. Küçükdeveci A., Yavuzer G., Kutlay Ş., Sezer A., Arasıl T., Demirtaş M.

Results of Rehabilitation Following Surgical Hand Reconstruction in Rheumatoid Arthritis.

XVth National Congress on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation & Congress on Rehabilitation Medicine (under the auspices of IRMA and EFPMR) , Istanbul, Turkey 27-31 May 1995

2. Dinçer G., Baştuğ M., Yavuzer G., Dalyan M., Fıçıcılar H., Yavuzer S. Respiratory Functions in Primary Fibromyalgia. XVth National Congress on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation & Congress on Rehabilitation Medicine (under the auspices of IRMA and EFPMR) , Istanbul, Turkey 27-31 May 1995

3. Demirtaş M., Adıyaman S., Uçar H., Yavuzer G., Bilgin S. Metacarpophalangeal Joint Reconstruction in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients 16th National Congress of Turkish Plastic Surgery Association, Ankara, TURKEY 1-4 October 1994

4. Yavuzer S., Fıçıcılar H., Yavuzer G., Güner A.,Baştuğ M., Dinçer G.Antioxidant Enzyme Levels in Primary Fibromyalgia with Decreased and Normal Respiratory Functions. XXIIth National Congress of Turkish Respiratory Functions Research Association, Nevşehir, Turkey 18-21 September 1994.

5. Dinçer G., Baştuğ M., Yavuzer G., Dalyan M., Fıçıcılar H., Yavuzer S. Respiratory Functions in Primary Fibromyalgia. XIIIth European Congress of Rheumatology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 18-23 June 1995

6. Ataman Ş., Kınıklı G., Numanoğlu N., Tutkak H., Yavuzer G., Turgay M., Duman M. Evaluation of Lymphocyte Subpopulations in Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Sclerosis. IIIth European Congress of Rheumatology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 18-23 June 1995

7. Yavuzer G., Savaş S., Yalçın P., Dinçer G.Predictors of Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Vth Turkish - German Physical Medicine and Rheumatology Days, Antalya, Turkey 9-12 April 1996

8. Yavuzer G., Küçükdeveci A., Arasıl T., Elhan A. Moclobemid Treatment in Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome.  First Mediterranean Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Herzlia, Israel 12-16 May 1996.

9. Küçükdeveci A., Yavuzer G., Kutlay Ş., Sezer A., Arasıl T., Demirtaş M.  Results of Rehabilitation Following Surgical Hand Reconstruction in Rheumatoid Arthritis. First Mediterranean Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Herzlia, Israel 12-16 May 1996.

10.  Küçükdeveci A., Yavuzer G., Kutlay Ş., Sezer A., Arasıl T., Demirtaş M. Results of Rehabilitation After Hand Surgery in Rheumatoid Arthritis. IXth European Congress of Rheumatology, Madrid, Spain 7-10 October 1996

11.  Yavuzer G., Sonel B., Tuncer S., Süldür N., Elhan A. Upper Extremity Recovery In Predicting Rehabilitation Outcome. First World Congress in Neurological Rehabilitation, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 24-28 June 1996

12.  Yavuzer G., Küçükdeveci A., Arasıl T., Elhan A. Moclobemid Treatment in Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome IXth European Congress of Rheumatology, Madrid, Spain 7-10 October 1996

13.  Yavuzer S., Fıçıcılar H., Yavuzer G., Güner A.,Baştuğ M., Dinçer G. The Defects of Antioxidant Enzyme Activities May Play a Significant Role in Pathogenesis of   Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome. VIIth Biennial Meeting International Society for Free Radical Research, Barcelona, Spain 1-5 October 1996

14.  Yavuzer G., Süldür N., Küçükdeveci A., Elhan A.H. The Value of Functional Independence Measure and Modified Barthel Index in Assessment and Follow-up of Neurorehabilitation Patients Xth European Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rome, Italy 1-4 June 1997

15.  Yavuzer G., Süldür N., Küçükdeveci A., Elhan A.H. The Clinical and Metabolic Effects of  Calcitriol in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Xth European Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rome, Italy 1-4 June 1997

16.  Yavuzer G., Devrimci H., Ekin S., Elhan A.H., Ergin S. Psychological Symptoms in Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Relationship of Clinical Parameters and General Health Status. XVIth National Congress on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with International Attendance, Ankara, Turkey 15-18 May 1997

17.  Savaş S., Yalçın P., Dinçer G., Yavuzer G., Kermalli A., Elhan A.H. Vitamin D Derivatives in Treatment of Primary Osteoporosis. XVIth National Congress on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with International Attendance, Ankara, Turkey 15-18 May 1997

18.  Yalçın P., Dinçer G., Yavuzer G., Savaş S., Gök H., Elhan A.H. Characteristics of pain in Primary Osteoporosis. XVIth National Congress on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with International Attendance, Ankara, Turkey 15-18 May 1997

19.  Yavuzer G., Süldür N., Küçükdeveci A., Elhan A.H. The Value of Functional Independence Measure and Modified Barthel Index in Assessment and Follow-up of Neurorehabilitation Patients. XVIth National Congress on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with International Attendance, Ankara, Turkey 15-18 May 1997

20.  Yavuzer G., Tuncer S., Arıkan N., Elhan A., Arasıl T., “The Clinical Profile of Neuropathic Bladder in Spinal Cord Injured Patients,” Abstract Book, The 8th World Congress of the International Rehabilitation Medicine Association, Kyoto, Japonya, 276, 1997. 

21.  Yavuzer G., Devrimci-Özgüven H., Ekin S., Elhan A., Ergin S., “Psychological Symptoms in Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Relationship of Clinical Parameters and General Health Status,” Abstract Book, The 8th World Congress of the International Rehabilitation Medicine Association, Kyoto, Japonya, 324, 1997  

22.  Yavuzer G., Küçükdeveci A., Arasıl T., Niyazoğlu A., Elhan A., “Rehabilitation of stroke patients: Clinical, demographic and functional profile,” Abstract Book, IInd Mediterranean Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Valencia, Spain, 263, 1998

23.  Küçükdeveci A., Yavuzer G., Tennant  BA., Süldür N., Sonel B., Arasıl T., “Adaptation of the Modified Barthel Index For Use In Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation In Turkey” Abstract Book, IInd Mediterranean Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Valencia, Spain, 352, 1998

24.  Arasıl T., Küçükdeveci A., Niyazoğlu H., Yavuzer G., Elhan A., “Effectiveness of flurbiprofen in chronic low back pain,” Annals of the Rheumatic Disease, XIVth European League Against Rheumatism Congress, 133, BMJ Publishing group, Glascow, Scotland,1999

25.  Yalçın P., Yavuzer G., Gök H, Gürer G, Dinçer G., “Comparison of Calcium, Etidronate and Calcitriol Therapy in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis,” Osteoporosis International, European Congress on Osteoporosis, Berlin, Germany, Vol 8, Supplement 3, 118, Springer, 1998

26.  Yavuzer G., Gök H, Yalçın P., Dinçer G., “Predictors Of Bone Mass In Postmenopausal Osteoporosis,” Osteoporosis International, European Congress on Osteoporosis, Berlin, Germany, Vol 8, Supplement 3, 35, Springer, 1998

27.  Dinçer G, Yavuzer G., Gök H, Kermalli A, Yalçın P., “Comparison of Calcium, Etidronate and Calcitonin Therapy in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis,” Osteoporosis International, European Congress on Osteoporosis, Berlin, Germany, Vol 8, Supplement 3, 118, Springer, 1998

28.  Dijkers M, Yavuzer G., “Development of shortened version of the telephone motor FIM for  persons with spinal cord injury,” The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, Meeting of American Spinal Injury Association, Atlanta, USA, Vol 22, 55, EPVA Printing, 1999

29.  Yavuzer G., Küçükdeveci A., Bilgiç A., Tuncer S., “Outcomes of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation In Turkey,” The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, Meeting of American Spinal Injury Association, Atlanta, USA, Vol 22, 56, EPVA Printing, 1999

30.  Dijkers M., McKinney G., Esper R., Yavuzer G., Cullen Y., Bakdalieh Y., “Publishing Patterns of U.S. Rehabilitation Journals,” Abstract Book, Del Harder Research Day, Detroit, USA, 22, 1999

31.  Dijkers M., Yavuzer G., “Short versions of the telephone motor Functional Independence Measure for use with persons with SCI,” Abstract Book, Del Harder Research Day, Detroit, USA, 11, 1999

32.  Nieshoff E., Birk T., Duggan B., Yavuzer G., Masse S., “Pilot study of midodrine for the treatment hypotension due to SCI,” Abstract Book, Del Harder Research Day, Detroit, USA, 13, 1999

33.  Jong C., Zafonte R., Millis S., Yavuzer G., “Cocaine effect on traumatic brain injury functional outcomes,” Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 61st Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in conjunction with the 13th World Congress of the International Federation of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Washington, DC, Vol 80, 1127, 1999

34.  Jong C., Zafonte R., Millis S., Yavuzer G., “Cocaine effect on neuropsychologic profiles of patients with traumatic brain injury,” Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 61st Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in conjunction with the 13th World Congress of the International Federation of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Washington, DC, Vol 80, 1127, 1999

35.  Yavuzer G., Gök H., Güzelküçük S., Küçükdeveci A., Ergin S., “Aphasia rehabilitation in patients with stroke,” Abstract Book, 12th European Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Antalya, Turkey, 74, 2000 (best poster presentation award)

36.  Yavuzer G., Gök H., Ergin S., “Kinetic and kinematic characteristics of gait in patients with stroke,” Abstract Book, 12th European Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Antalya, Turkey, 39, 2000

37.  Dijkers M., Yavuzer G., Cullen N., Esper R., McKinney G., Bakdalieh Y., “Treatment Integrity In Medical Rehabilitation Research,” Abstract Book, 12th European Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Antalya, Turkey, 129, 2000

38.  Gök H., Yavuzer G., Ergin S., “Reliability of gait measurements in normal subjects,” Abstract Book, 12th European Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Antalya, Turkey, 169, 2000

39.  Sarmer S., Ergin S., Yavuzer G., “Validation of Turkish version of Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire,” Abstract Book, 12th European Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Antalya, Turkey, 147, 2000

40.  Küçükdeveci A., Yavuzer G., Elhan A., Sonel B., Tennant BA. “Adaptation of the Functional Independence Measure for Use in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Turkey,” Abstract Book, 12th European Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Antalya, Turkey, 79, 2000

41.  Yavuzer G., Ergin S, Gök H., “Trunk kinematics in hemiplegic gait,” Abstract Book, 3rd Mediterranean Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Athens, Greece, 116, 2000

42.  Gök H, Yavuzer G., Tuncer S., Arasıl T., “Urodynamic screening of stroke patients in chronic phase for bladder dysfunction,” Abstract Book, 3rd Mediterranean Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Athens, Greece, 116, 2000

43.  Gök H., Ergin S., Yavuzer G., “Kinetic and kinematic characteristics of gait in patients with osteoarthritis of knee,” Abstract Book, 3rd Mediterranean Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Athens, Greece, 137, 2000

44.  Gök H., Yavuzer G., Dinçer G., Akyar S., “Effectiveness of laser treatment of painful shoulder in stroke patients: A double blind placebo controlled study,” Abstract Book, 3rd Mediterranean Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Athens, Greece, 145, 2000

45.  Yavuzer G., Ergin S., “Arm Sling Effect on Gait Pattern in Hemiplegic Patients,” Abstract Book, First World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam, 28, 2001

46.  Yavuzer G., Sonel B., Kutlay Ş., Ergin S., “Gait Abnormalities In Children With Cerebral Palsy,” Abstract Book, First World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam, 25, 2001

47.  Yavuzer G., Ataman Ş, Süldür N, Atay M., “Osteoporosis in hemiplegic stroke patients,” Abstract Book, First World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam, 109, 2001

48.  Sonel B, Kutlay Ş, Yavuzer G., Ergin S., “The Effects of Botulinum Toxin Type A In Children With Spastic Diplegia: Preliminary Results,” Abstract Book, First World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam, 141, 2001

49.  Yavuzer G., Kutlay Ş, Ergin S., “Functional Limitations of Stroke Patients Having Dual Disabilities,” Abstract Book, First World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam, 35, 2001

50.  Yavuzer G., Ergin S., “Productivity of Patients With Spinal Cord Injury In Turkey,” Abstract Book, First World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam, 164, 2001

51.  Yavuzer G., Ergin S., “Effect of Cane Use on Clinical and Gait Characteristics of Patients with Osteoarthritis of Knee,” Abstract Book, Gait and Movement Analysis Society, Tennessee, USA, 96-97, 2002

52.  Sonel B, Kutlay Ş, Yavuzer G., Ergin S., “The Effects of Botulinum Toxin Type A in Children with Spastic Diplegia,” Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Eastern Mediterranean Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Congress, İstanbul, 57, 2002

53.  Sonel B, Kutlay Ş, Yavuzer G., Ergin S., “The Effects of Botulinum Toxin Type A in Children with Spastic Diplegia,” Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Eastern Mediterranean Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Congress, İstanbul, 57, 2002

54.  G Yavuzer, S Sarmer, S Ergin. Gait deviations of subjects with flexible flatfeet. Gait and Clinical Motion Analysis Society 8th Annual Meeting, 7-10 May 2003 Wilmington, USA.

55.  A. Bilgiç, R Kamiloğlu, G Yavuzer, S Tuncer. Effects of isokinetic exercise on gait biomechanics of patients with knee osteoarthritis. Gait and Clinical Motion Analysis Society 8th Annual Meeting. 7-10 May 2003 Wilmington, USA.

56.  Yavuzer G., Sarmer S, Ergin S. Effect of silicone insoles on gait pattern in patients with pes planus. 4th Mediterranean Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 25-28 June 2002, Italy

57.  Yavuzer G, Sonel B, Süldür N, Ergin S. Viscosupplementation versus physiotherapy in knee osteoarthritis: Effects on biomechanical parameters. 4th Mediterranean Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 25-28 June 2002, Italy.

58.  Yavuzer G. Gait analysis, interpretation, and clinical decision making in patients with cerebral palsy and hemiparesis. 2nd World Congress of the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Prague, 18-22 May 2003.

59.  Sonel B, Kutlay S, Yavuzer G, Ergin S. The effects of botulinum toxin type A in children with cerebral palsy.  2nd World Congress of the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Prague, 18-22 May 2003.

60.  Sonel B, Yavuzer G, Kutlay S, Ergin S. The effects of solid ankle foot orthosis on gait characteristics of children with cerebral palsy. 2nd World Congress of the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Prague, 18-22 May 2003.

61.  Kutlay S, Yavuzer G, Sonel B, Ergin S. Which walker is more effective on the gait parameters of children with spastic diplegia? Anterior or posterior. 2nd World Congress of the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Prague, 18-22 May 2003

62.  Eser F, Karaoglan B., Yavuzer G, Karakuş D, Ergin S. Biomechanics of the uninvolved limb in patients with hemiparesis after stroke. 2nd World Congress of the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Prague, 18-22 May 2003.

63.  Yavuzer G, Sarmer S, Ergin S. Biomechanical gait evaluation of adult patients with flexible flat foot. 2nd World Congress of the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Prague, 18-22 May 2003

64.  Yavuzer G, Ulkar B, Binnet M, Ergin S. Gait deviations in patients with anterior cruciate ligament deficiency. 2nd World Congress of the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Prague, 18-22 May 2003

65.  Yavuzer G., Sonel B, Süldür N, Ergin S. Effects of intra-articuler hylan G injections  on clinical and biomechanical parameters of knee. 2nd World Congress of the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Prague, 18-22 May 2003.

66.  Bilgiç A, Kamiloğlu R, Yavuzer G. Association of obesity with biomechanical gait characteristics in patients with knee osteoarthritis. 2nd World Congress of the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Prague, 18-22 May 2003.

67.  Küçükdeveci A, Gök H, Altınkaynak H, Yavuzer G, Ergin S. Effects of plastic and metallic ankle foot orthoses on hemiparetic gait in stroke. 2nd World Congress of the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Prague, 18-22 May 2003.

68.  Bilgiç A, Kamiloğlu R., Yavuzer G., Tuncer S. Effects of isokinetic exercise on gait biomechanics of patients with knee osteoarthritis. 2nd World Congress of the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Prague, 18-22 May 2003 (best poster presentation award).

69.  Yavuzer G, Geler D, Sonel-Tur B, Kutlay S, Ergin S. Electrical stimulation of tibialis anterior and peroneus muscles. 14th European Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Viyana, Avusturya, 12-15 Mayıs 2004.

70.  Deren O, Ergin S, Yavuzer G. Patellofemoral pain syndrome: Prevalance and clinical characteristics. 5th Mediterranean Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Antalya, 30 September-4 October 2004.

71.  Kutlay S, Küçükdeveci A, Yiğit F, Elhan A, Yavuzer G.,Tennant A. Validation of the Middlesex Elderly Assessment of Mental State as a cognitive screening test in patients with acquired brain injury in Turkey. 5th Mediterranean Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Antalya, 30 September-4 October 2004.

72.  Öztürk E, Ataman Ş, Yavuzer G. Gait characteristics of patients with ankylosing spondylitis. 5th Mediterranean Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Antalya, 30 September-4 October 2004.

73.  Yavuzer G, Tuncer S, Ergin S. Impact of bladder management method on social participation of patients with spinal cord injury. 5th Mediterranean Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Antalya, 30 September-4 October 2004.

74.  Yavuzer G. Management of bladder dysfunction after spinal cord injury. 5th Mediterranean Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Antalya, 30 September-4 October 2004.

75.  Yavuzer G. Interpretation of pathological gait: Typical deviations and possible causes. 5th Mediterranean Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Antalya, 30 September-4 October 2004.

76.  Eser F, Yavuzer G, Karakuş D, Karaoğlan B, Ergin S. Effects of balance training on gait biomechanics of patients with stroke. 3rd World Congress of the International Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sao Paulo Brasil 10-15 April 2005

 

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YAVUZER G

10 EUR C PHYS MED RE

1997

 

94

 

 

5

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ACTA ORTHOP SCAND

2002

73

647

 

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YAVUZER G

ACTA RHEUMATOL TURCI

1999

14

165

 

 

3

...Yavuzer G

AM J PHYS MED REHAB

2002

81

21

 

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YAVUZER G

AM J PHYS MED REHAB

2001

80

250

 

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...Yavuzer G

ANN PLAS SURG

2002

48

449

 

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5

...Yavuzer G

BRAIN DEV-JPN

2001

23

355

 

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3

...Yavuzer G

CLIN REHABIL

2003

17

137

 

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9

...Yavuzer G

DISABIL REHABIL

2002

24

819

 

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1

...Yavuzer G

EUR J PLAST SURG

2000

23

366

 

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1

...Yavuzer G

INT J REHABIL RES

2003

26

213

 

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1

...Yavuzer G

INT J REHABIL RES

2003

26

271

 

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4

YAVUZER G

INT J REHABIL RES

2002

25

235

 

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1

YAVUZER G

INT J REHABIL RES

2001

24

241

 

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YAVUZER G

INT J REHABILITATION

2002

25

1

 

 

1

YAVUZER G

J RHEUMATOL MED REHA

2000

11

26

 

 

3

...Yavuzer G

RHEUMATOL INT

2002

22

68

 

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13

...Yavuzer G

RHEUMATOL INT

2000

20

9

 

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9

...Yavuzer G

SCAND J REHABIL MED

2000

32

87

 

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4

...Yavuzer G

SPINAL CORD

2002

40

351

 

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YAVUZER G

SPINAL CORD

2000

38

762

 

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