User:Ziya Altug
Name[edit | edit source]
Z. Altug
About Me[edit | edit source]
Z. Altug, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, is a board-certified doctor of physical therapy with clinical experience treating musculoskeletal conditions. Z uses integrative and lifestyle medicine to help his patients and clients recover and heal. He is the author of the book Integrative Healing (Cedar Fort, Inc, 2018). He treats patients privately in Los Angeles and serves as a lecturer for several universities. https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaltug/
Education[edit | edit source]
Doctor of Physical Therapy, College of St. Scholastica (Duluth, MN)
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA)
Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Studies, West Virginia University (Morgantown, WV)
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, West Virginia University (Morgantown, WV)
Professional Affiliations
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American Physical Therapy Association
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
International Association for the Study of Pain
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Professional Appointments
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Add any professional appointments here, for example if you site on the board of any professional bodies or clinical interest groups.
Publications
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Book: Integrative Healing: Developing Wellness in the Mind and Body (Cedar Fort, Inc), 2018.
Book Chapter: "Exercise, Dance, Tai Chi, Pilates, and Alexander Technique" in The Handbook of Wellness Medicine (Cambridge University Press), 2020.
Article: "Lifestyle Medicine for Chronic Low Back Pain: An Evidence-Based Approach" in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2020; 15(4):425-433.
Article: "Constipation and Low Back Pain in an Athlete: A Case Report" in the Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice. 2016; 28(3): 188-192.
Article: "Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Differential Diagnosis Case Report" in the Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice. 2015; 27(2):112-116.
Article: "Resistance Exercise to Improve Cognitive Function" in the Strength and Conditioning Journal. 2014; 36(6):46-50.
Physiopedia Pages[edit | edit source]
Parkinson's Lifestyle Medicine - Wellness and Lifestyle Strategies
Parkinson's Lifestyle Medicine - Art-based or Expressive Therapies and Self Management Strategies
Parkinson's Lifestyle Medicine - Nutrition and Sleep Hygiene
Parkinson's Lifestyle Medicine - Fitness Strategies
Healing Arts and Expressive Therapies in an Interdisciplinary Team
Introduction to Managing Chronic Low Back Pain with Integrative Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine and Office Ergonomic Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain
Lifestyle Medicine, Exercise and Nutrition for Managing Chronic Low Back Pain
Lifestyle Medicine, Sleep Hygiene and Psychological Well-being for Managing Chronic Low Back Pain
Lifestyle Medicine, Behavioural Modification and Self-Care for Managing Low Back Pain
Managing Low Back Pain with Integrative Lifestyle Medicine
Integrative Medicine for Health and Disease Management
Culinary Medicine for Health and Disease Management
Lifestyle Medicine for Health and Disease Management
Sunlight, Outdoor Light, and Light Therapy in Disease Management
Qigong for Health and Disease Management
Social Connectedness for Health and Disease Management
