Patient Story
Chronic Conditions & Rehabilitation
Living Actively with Parkinson's: Bülent's Story
Bülent
An Adventurous Spirit, Living with Parkinson's
At 55, Bülent Genç is a professional caver and passionate outdoor enthusiast who has spent much of his life exploring caves, mountains and the natural world.
Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease approximately a decade ago, he continues to embrace an active lifestyle despite the physical challenges of living with a chronic neurological condition.
Over the years, Bülent has regularly visited Prof. Ali Erdoğan Sports Medicine Clinic for support in managing musculoskeletal problems, maintaining mobility and preserving his ability to enjoy the activities he loves.
Personalised Care Beyond a Single Injury
Bülent's care has included treatment for recurring lower back pain and muscle stiffness, as well as rehabilitation following a shoulder fracture and other outdoor-related injuries.
His personalised treatment programmes combine specialist medical assessment, targeted physical therapy, supervised rehabilitation exercises and individualised home exercise guidance.
Beyond relieving pain and recovering from injuries, the broader goal is to help Bülent maintain his strength, mobility and functional capacity while managing the physical challenges associated with Parkinson's disease.
Supporting an Active Life, Long Term
For Bülent, rehabilitation is about more than recovering from an injury. It is about preserving independence, staying physically capable and continuing to enjoy an adventurous outdoor lifestyle.
Through ongoing medical assessment, individualised treatment and exercise-based rehabilitation, our team supports his efforts to remain as active and independent as possible.
His experience reflects an important principle of sports medicine: living with a chronic condition does not mean giving up an active life.
In His Words
"It was easy to contact the clinic and book an appointment. The assessment and treatment process was very prompt. Throughout my treatment, they closely and attentively followed up on my exercises and the exercise programme I was given afterwards. I would definitely recommend them." — Bülent Genç Translated from his original Google review.
