Sports & Scoliosis Rehabilitation
Mert Erim — Kartal Physiotherapist
Not silencing the pain,restoring the movement.
Every client is a different story and a different body. We start with a detailed assessment, continue with a programme built around you, and follow the progress together.
- Sports Rehabilitation
- Scoliosis Rehabilitation
- ISST Schroth
- DDMT
01About
Who is Mert Erim?
Based in Kartal, Istanbul, I work in musculoskeletal problems, sports rehabilitation, scoliosis rehabilitation and individually tailored exercise programmes. I begin every process by listening to the client's story and goals, followed by a detailed movement assessment.
Through my professional sports experience with the first teams of Ümraniyespor and Kasımpaşa Spor Kulübü, I gained experience in post-injury rehabilitation and return-to-sport processes for professional footballers.
In the field of scoliosis, I completed ISST (International Schroth 3-Dimensional Scoliosis Therapy) training. Using Schroth-based scoliosis exercises, I plan personalised rehabilitation programmes tailored to each person's postural characteristics and needs.
As a DDMT therapist, I also approach musculoskeletal problems by evaluating movement, posture and functional capacity together, not only the area where the pain is located. My goal is to build individually tailored physiotherapy and rehabilitation programmes, grounded in current scientific approaches, that support clients in safely returning to daily life and sporting activity.
- Professional Football Clubs
- 2Professional Football Clubs
- International Certifications
- 3International Certifications
- Areas of Expertise
- 6Areas of Expertise
- BSc
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation (English) — Istanbul Gelişim University
- Certificates
- ISST Schroth · Clinix Academy Manual Therapy · DDMT Manual Therapy Module
- Sports Experience
- Ümraniyespor First Team · Kasımpaşa SK First Team
02Expertise
Areas I work in
Each area has its own assessment protocol and its own progress measures. The content of a programme depends on the diagnosis, the age and the goal.
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
Post-operative and musculoskeletal conditions: graded loading and a return-to-function programme built on the physician's diagnosis.
Sports Rehabilitation
Return to sport after injury, progressing stage by stage through strength, balance and movement-specific testing.
Scoliosis Rehabilitation
Schroth-based scoliosis exercise programmes, grounded in ISST (International Schroth 3-Dimensional Scoliosis Therapy) training and planned around each person's postural characteristics.
Manual Therapy
Hands-on techniques for joints and soft tissue, always used alongside exercise to support range of motion.
Back & Neck Problems
Assessment and exercise-based care for complaints related to desk work, prolonged sitting and repetitive strain.
Spine Health
Long-term programmes targeting muscular balance and motor control around the spine, maintained with regular follow-up.
Physiotherapy is planned following a physician's diagnosis. The content on this site is for information only and does not replace medical advice.
03My Approach
How the process works
A transparent, four-step path. Knowing why each step exists is one of the most important parts of the process.
- 01
Assessment
45–60 minYour history, medical reports and imaging results are reviewed together. Movement analysis, range of motion and strength tests clarify the current picture.
- 02
Personal Planning
After assessmentGoals are set together; session frequency, exercise load and the home programme follow from them. The plan is not fixed — it is updated as you progress.
- 03
Treatment & Application
45 min per sessionManual techniques, exercise and, where needed, supporting modalities are combined. Each session builds on the one before it.
- 04
Progress Tracking
At regular intervalsThe baseline tests are repeated and results compared. The programme is adjusted where necessary, so progress stays measurable.
04Client Feedback
What our clients say
Experiences shared, with permission, by clients treated at the clinic.
I came to Mert Bey for restricted knee movement after surgery. He progressed the treatment gradually and under control. Thanks to the exercises, both my strength and my daily movement improved noticeably. Thank you for his attentiveness and professional approach.
Seda K.
Client
I'd been dealing with neck and lower-back pain from long hours at a desk. After Mert Bey's assessment, the exercise programme and manual therapy we followed brought a real reduction in my complaints. I've especially noticed I move more comfortably in everyday life.
Can E.
Client
Doing the right exercises for my scoliosis mattered a great deal to me. Mert Bey put together a programme suited to my posture and needs. Through Schroth-based work I learned to use my body more correctly and control my posture better. I'm very pleased with the process.
Elif A.
Client
After a sports injury, I was anxious about returning to training. Mert Bey helped me get back to sport safely by building up my strength and range of motion step by step. Having every session planned, and my progress closely tracked, made a real difference for me.
Berk T.
Client
We begin with the history of your complaint and review any medical reports or imaging you bring. Movement analysis and functional testing then clarify the current situation, and we plan the way forward together.
The first assessment usually takes 45–60 minutes; later sessions average 45 minutes. The exact duration depends on the methods used and how you are on the day.
You can book by phone or via WhatsApp. Available days and times are shared, and we agree on the slot that suits you.
Schroth-based exercises, grounded in ISST training, are planned according to each person's curve pattern as shown on their X-ray. The aim is to support the spine three-dimensionally, working breathing and posture together. The programme follows a physician-diagnosed scoliosis case and is reviewed regularly according to growth and progression.
The return-to-sport decision is not tied to a fixed date; it is based on strength, balance and movement-specific test results. My experience with the first teams of Ümraniyespor and Kasımpaşa Spor Kulübü informs a gradual, measurable approach to this process. The timeline varies by individual, injury type and rate of recovery.
DDMT is a manual therapy approach that evaluates musculoskeletal problems not only at the site of pain, but together with the movement chain, posture and functional capacity. It is applied alongside an exercise programme based on the assessment findings.
06Contact
Take the first step for your health.
Tell me about your complaint and let us find a suitable time for an assessment. Feel free to call or write with any question.
- Phone
- +90 542 622 52 55
- Address
Nursanlar Kartal 1, Cevizli Mah. Ulubey Sk. No: 4 A, İç Kapı No: 109, 34865 Kartal/İstanbul
Get directions- Opening hours
- Monday – Friday11:00 – 20:00
- Saturday10:00 – 15:00
- SundayClosed
We are on Ulubey Street in Cevizli, Kartal. Tap the map for directions.