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About Dr. Hava Demirel Loss, Ph.D.

Designation: Consultant Physiotherapist

Department: Physiotherapy

Dr. Hava Demirel Loss is a highly experienced physiotherapist who earned her master’s and Ph.D. degrees from Hacettepe University in Turkey in 1993. She is an esteemed member of both the Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Association and the Cardiac Rehabilitation Association in Turkey and the USA, reflecting her dedication to the field.

Dr. Hava Demirel Loss specializes in musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative diseases, with a particular focus on peripheral vascular disease rehabilitation, spine injury, and pain rehabilitation, manual therapy, orthopedic surgery, and sports injury rehabilitation. Her extensive experience includes working with children and individuals with neuromuscular disorders, and she provides effective manual lymphatic drainage treatments.

Her impressive educational background began with a B.S. in physical therapy and rehabilitation from Hacettepe University in June 1987. She then completed her M.Sc. in physical therapy and rehabilitation in December 1989, followed by her Ph.D. in physical therapy and rehabilitation in February 1993, establishing her expertise in the field.

Dr. Hava Demirel Loss has a diverse professional career spanning multiple countries and institutions. After serving as a physiotherapy university professor in Turkey, Korea, China, and Egypt, Dr. Demirel Loss relocated to the UAE in 2013. She joined the University of Sharjah, working in both the physical therapy rehabilitation (PTR) and nursing faculties until 2015. Transitioning to clinical practice, Dr. Hava Demirel Loss has been a consultant physiotherapist in Dubai for almost a decade. In 2024, Dr. Demirel Loss joined doctor reuter medical center, where she continues to provide exceptional physiotherapy care and rehabilitation services. She is fluent in Turkish, English and French.

Dr. Hava Demirel Loss, Ph.D. specializes in:

Supporting Patients Dealing with:

  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Back and neck pain
  • Joint pain and stiffness
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Sciatica and nerve-related pain
  • Orthopedic disorders, pre & post-surgery
  • Orthopedic disorders, acute & chronic
  • Sports injuries and muscle strains
  • Musculoskeletal problems (trauma & congenital disorders)
  • Spine (neck, thoracal, lumbar): injury, disease, deformity rehabilitation (acute & chronic, pre & post surgery)
  • Pre and postnatal (pregnancy) exercises
  • Postural deformities, poor posture, and overused correction
  • Poor posture and work-related injuries
  • Mobility, balance, or coordination difficulties
  • Musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative diseases
  • Jaw (TMD) dysfunction and pain treatment
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease rehabilitation
  • Chest and coronary heart disease rehabilitation

Customised Programs Including the Following Techniques:

  • Manual therapy, manual mobilization and manipulation techniques – Hands-on techniques to reduce muscle tension, improve joint mobility and relieve pain.
  • Therapeutic exercise – Strengthening, stretching and movement-focused routines designed to restore function and prevent recurrence.
  • Posture correction & ergonomic guidance – Education to promote long-term musculoskeletal health.
  • Proprioceptive neuro-muscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques
  • Myofacial release techniques
  • Acupuncture pressure techniques
  • Cyriax transverse friction methods
  • Graston techniques
  • Postural alignment techniques
  • Ergonomic and postural consultation
  • Cardio-pulmonary exercise training with HR monitor and respiratory exercise program
  • Qi Gong (energy) technique
  • Ergometrics and body mechanics (postural education)
  • Postural education
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease rehabilitation
  • Chest and coronary heart disease rehabilitation program
  • Specialised Physiotherapy Programmes