Hatay Mustafa Kemal University | Turkey
Prof. Dr. Hasan Hallaçeli is a distinguished Turkish physiotherapist and academician specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation. A 1989 graduate of Hacettepe University with a Ph.D. earned in 1996, he is currently serving at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine. With a visionary approach, he has pioneered the establishment of orthopedic physiotherapy departments in four university hospitals across Turkey. As an honorary member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, he has devoted his career to enhancing postoperative rehabilitation, especially for knee, shoulder, and elbow surgeries. Passionate about education and service, he has supervised 10 master’s theses and contributed to over 100 scientific outputs, while actively volunteering in combat sports and for children with disabilities.
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Strengths for the Awards✨
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Extensive Academic Background: Ph.D. in Physiotherapy (1996); graduated from Hacettepe University, a top institution in Turkey.
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Institution Building: Established orthopaedic physiotherapy departments in four university hospitals across Turkey.
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Research Contributions:
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Editorial Roles: Editor of three specialized books in orthopaedic physiotherapy.
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Book Publications:
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Ortopedik Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon (2021)
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Ortopedik Fizyoterapi – Diz (2020)
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Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation in Knee Joint Extensor Mechanism (2022)
🎓 Education
Dr. Hallaçeli graduated from Hacettepe University’s Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in 1989. He pursued his academic aspirations further and obtained a Ph.D. in 1996. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in clinical expertise and theoretical rigor, setting the stage for his future innovations in orthopedic physiotherapy.
💼 Experience
Prof. Hallaçeli has held influential academic positions across Turkey, playing a key role in the foundation of orthopedic physiotherapy units in multiple universities. With vast clinical experience, he focuses on rehabilitation following orthopedic surgeries, especially in high-impact joints. His clinical skills, combined with over three decades of academic leadership, have significantly shaped the field in both practice and policy.
🔬 Research Interests On Medicine
His research interests center on orthopedic physiotherapy—particularly the rehabilitation of the shoulder, elbow, and knee—and extend into sports injuries in combat sports. Dr. Hallaçeli also conducts multidisciplinary studies on postural balance and fall risk among patients with knee osteoarthritis and post-prosthetic surgery. His work aims to improve patient safety and athletic performance through scientific insights.
🏆 Awards
Prof. Hallaçeli is recognized as an Honorary Member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association for his notable contributions to the field. In addition to academic leadership, his dedication to community services—especially for disabled children and combat sports athletes—has further solidified his reputation as a compassionate and impactful professional.
📚 Publications
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The effect of combined therapy (spa and physical therapy) on pain in various chronic diseases
A Cimbiz, V Bayazit, H Hallaceli, U Cavlak
📅 2005 | 📑 73 citations
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Normal hip, knee and ankle range of motion in the Turkish population
H Hallaceli, V Uruç, HH Uysal, R Özden, Ç Hallaçeli, F Soyuer, T Parpucu, …
📅 2014 | 📑 72 citations
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Importance of anatomy education in physical therapy and rehabilitation in Turkey: A qualitative study
F Duman, I Huzmeli, B Yucekaya, H Hallaceli, M Gunes
📅 2017 | 📑 18 citations
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Normal range of scapular elevation and depression in healthy subjects
H Hallaceli, I Günal
📅 2002 | 📑 13 citations
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A new anchor augmentation technique with a cancellous screw in osteoporotic rotator cuff repair: an in vitro biomechanical study on sheep humerus specimens
V Uruc, R Ozden, Y Dogramacı, A Kalacı, H Hallaceli, F Küçükdurmaz
📅 2014 | 📑 12 citations
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Goniometric Measurements of the Angular Values of the Joints in the Fore-and Hindlimbs of Kangal Dogs
S Ates, C Hallaceli, H Hallaceli, I Kürtül
📅 2011 | 📑 11 citations
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Does scapular elevation accompany glenohumeral abduction in healthy subjects?
H Hallaceli, M Manisali, I Gunal
📅 2004 | 📑 11 citations
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Türk toplumunda kalça diz ve ayak bileğinin normal eklem hareket açıklığı
H Hallaçeli, V Uruç, HH Uysal, R Özden, Ç Hallaçeli, F Soyuer, …
📅 2014 | 📑 10 citations
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Injuries in wheelchair basketball players
ED Huzmeli, N Katayifci, H Hallaceli
📅 2017 | 📑 8 citations
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A new clinical design measuring the vertical axial rotation through tibial shaft resulting from passive knee and subtalar joints rotation in healthy subjects: A reliability study
A Cımbız, U Cavlak, M Sarı, H Hallaceli, F Beydemir
📅 2006 | 📑 8 citations
🔚 Conclusion
In conclusion, Prof. Dr. Hasan Hallaçeli’s career embodies excellence in orthopedic physiotherapy, scholarly publishing, and community engagement. With over three decades of dedicated academic, clinical, and volunteer service, he continues to inspire through innovation and empathy. His interdisciplinary focus—bridging rehabilitation, sports, and education—makes him a deserving candidate for any prestigious recognition.
