Meet Ziya \u201cZ\u201d Altug, a distinguished board-certified doctor of physical therapy from the United States, renowned for his expertise in treating musculoskeletal conditions through integrative lifestyle medicine. With a wealth of clinical experience, Z employs a nature-based therapy approach to facilitate the recovery and healing of his patients and clients.\u00a0 Whether acting as a webinar presenter, Plus instructor or working directly with patients, Z consistently embodies a focused perspective, showcasing his unwavering dedication to elevating the standards of his profession. As we acknowledge Z as our Top Contributor for January, let\u2019s celebrate his multifaceted contributions to rehabilitation and lifestyle medicine.\u00a0 We are thrilled to have you as a Plus course instructor Z, we cannot wait to see where your knowledge-sharing takes us next.<\/p>\n
Your name<\/strong>: <\/strong>Ziya Altug<\/a><\/a>, also known as \u201cZ\u201d.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Time active with Physiopedia:<\/strong> I joined Physiopedia in September 2021, I have been part of the team for 2 years and 4 months.<\/p>\n Current role with Physiopedia:<\/strong> I am an instructor on Plus and a webinar presenter.<\/p>\n Where did you go to university\/college? <\/strong>I am privileged to say I have had a few post-graduate opportunities in the United States, including:<\/p>\n 1. Doctorate of Physical Therapy from The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN.<\/p>\n 2. Master of Science, Sport and Exercise Studies, from West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV<\/p>\n 3. Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, from the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA<\/p>\n 4. Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, from West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV<\/p>\n Where do you work?<\/strong> I work in Los Angeles, California, providing outpatient home-based physical therapy services and as an instructor for courses with Plus and at a local college.<\/p>\n Describe your role:<\/strong> Outpatient physical therapy clinical work in Los Angeles and teaching. I am also a Plus instructor, with 15 courses<\/a> on topics such as; home exercise programs, the clinical management of osteoarthritis and low back pain, and several courses on lifestyle medicine and nature-based therapies.<\/p>\n What is the most rewarding part of being a clinician or working with Physiopedia? <\/strong>I enjoy working for Plus since I am able to meet wonderful clinicians from across the globe.<\/p>\n What are some of the more challenging aspects of <\/strong>your work?\u00a0 <\/strong>Staying up-to-date with the latest evidence-based information, which requires constant and intentional effort.<\/p>\n What are some of your professional passions?<\/strong> I enjoy writing and speaking. For the past five years, I have worked on a practical book The Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox<\/em> with Jessica Kingsley Publishers in London. The book is geared toward healthcare providers and wellness professionals and will be released on February 21, 2024.<\/a><\/p>\n What are a few of your personal passions?<\/strong> I enjoy playing basketball, volleyball, and doing my daily qigong and tai chi routine.<\/p>\n What would be your advice to a newly graduating physiotherapist?<\/strong> First, make full use of the low-cost and amazing Plus courses from experienced global instructors. Second, create a LinkedIn profile and start connecting with healthcare professionals.<\/strong><\/p>\n Where do you see yourself in 5 years? <\/strong>Hopefully, the author of several other lifestyle medicine books for children and other courses for Plus.<\/p>\n What are the best things about being part of the Physiopedia team?<\/strong> I enjoy the supportive and friendly atmosphere offered by Physiopedia and Plus for course creation and delivery. As a result of my affiliation with Physiopedia, I\u2019m also very happy to have met many amazing clinicians from around the world. How has being a Phy<\/strong>siopedia <\/strong>team member<\/strong> helped your professional development\/career progression?<\/strong> My affiliation with Physiopedia was very important in helping me acquire a book publishing with Jessica Kingsley Publishers in London. For this reason, I am very grateful for my association with Physiopedia and Plus.<\/p>\n What are your hopes and aspirations for Physiopedia?<\/strong> I hope Physiopedia continues translating all its content and courses into many languages.<\/p>\n What is your favourite Physioplus course?<\/strong> \u00a0Since I have been creating and teaching many courses in the past few years, I have not had time to take courses for my own needs. However, in 2024, I plan to take Plus courses on foot biomechanics, nutrition, pain management, and many others.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Anything else you would like to share?<\/strong> I thank the entire global team at Physiopedia and Plus for being so helpful in course creation and delivery. Keep up the great work!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Meet Ziya \u201cZ\u201d Altug, a distinguished board-certified doctor of physical therapy from the United States, renowned for his expertise in treating musculoskeletal conditions through integrative lifestyle medicine. 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![<\/a>, also known as \u201cZ\u201d.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Time active with Physiopedia:<\/strong> I joined Physiopedia in September 2021, I have been part of the team for 2 years and 4 months.<\/p>\nCurrent role with Physiopedia:<\/strong> I am an instructor on Plus and a webinar presenter.<\/p>\nWhere did you go to university\/college? <\/strong>I am privileged to say I have had a few post-graduate opportunities in the United States, including:<\/p>\n1. Doctorate of Physical Therapy from The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN.<\/p>\n2. Master of Science, Sport and Exercise Studies, from West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV<\/p>\n3. Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, from the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA<\/p>\n4. Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, from West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV<\/p>\nWhere do you work?<\/strong> I work in Los Angeles, California, providing outpatient home-based physical therapy services and as an instructor for courses with Plus and at a local college.<\/p>\nDescribe your role:<\/strong> Outpatient physical therapy clinical work in Los Angeles and teaching. I am also a Plus instructor, with 15 courses<\/a> on topics such as; home exercise programs, the clinical management of osteoarthritis and low back pain, and several courses on lifestyle medicine and nature-based therapies.<\/p>\nWhat is the most rewarding part of being a clinician or working with Physiopedia? <\/strong>I enjoy working for Plus since I am able to meet wonderful clinicians from across the globe.<\/p>\nWhat are some of the more challenging aspects of <\/strong>your work?\u00a0 <\/strong>Staying up-to-date with the latest evidence-based information, which requires constant and intentional effort.<\/p>\nWhat are some of your professional passions?<\/strong> I enjoy writing and speaking. For the past five years, I have worked on a practical book The Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox<\/em> with Jessica Kingsley Publishers in London. The book is geared toward healthcare providers and wellness professionals and will be released on February 21, 2024.<\/a><\/p>\nWhat are a few of your personal passions?<\/strong> I enjoy playing basketball, volleyball, and doing my daily qigong and tai chi routine.<\/p>\nWhat would be your advice to a newly graduating physiotherapist?<\/strong> First, make full use of the low-cost and amazing Plus courses from experienced global instructors. Second, create a LinkedIn profile and start connecting with healthcare professionals.<\/strong><\/p>\nWhere do you see yourself in 5 years? <\/strong>Hopefully, the author of several other lifestyle medicine books for children and other courses for Plus.<\/p>\nWhat are the best things about being part of the Physiopedia team?<\/strong> I enjoy the supportive and friendly atmosphere offered by Physiopedia and Plus for course creation and delivery. As a result of my affiliation with Physiopedia, I\u2019m also very happy to have met many amazing clinicians from around the world.\n<\/a><\/p>\nHow has being a Phy<\/strong>siopedia <\/strong>team member<\/strong> helped your professional development\/career progression?<\/strong> My affiliation with Physiopedia was very important in helping me acquire a book publishing with Jessica Kingsley Publishers in London. For this reason, I am very grateful for my association with Physiopedia and Plus.<\/p>\nWhat are your hopes and aspirations for Physiopedia?<\/strong> I hope Physiopedia continues translating all its content and courses into many languages.<\/p>\nWhat is your favourite Physioplus course?<\/strong> \u00a0Since I have been creating and teaching many courses in the past few years, I have not had time to take courses for my own needs. However, in 2024, I plan to take Plus courses on foot biomechanics, nutrition, pain management, and many others.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nAnything else you would like to share?<\/strong> I thank the entire global team at Physiopedia and Plus for being so helpful in course creation and delivery. Keep up the great work!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Meet Ziya \u201cZ\u201d Altug, a distinguished board-certified doctor of physical therapy from the United States, renowned for his expertise in treating musculoskeletal conditions through integrative lifestyle medicine. 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![<\/a><\/p>\nWhat are a few of your personal passions?<\/strong> I enjoy playing basketball, volleyball, and doing my daily qigong and tai chi routine.<\/p>\nWhat would be your advice to a newly graduating physiotherapist?<\/strong> First, make full use of the low-cost and amazing Plus courses from experienced global instructors. Second, create a LinkedIn profile and start connecting with healthcare professionals.<\/strong><\/p>\nWhere do you see yourself in 5 years? <\/strong>Hopefully, the author of several other lifestyle medicine books for children and other courses for Plus.<\/p>\nWhat are the best things about being part of the Physiopedia team?<\/strong> I enjoy the supportive and friendly atmosphere offered by Physiopedia and Plus for course creation and delivery. As a result of my affiliation with Physiopedia, I\u2019m also very happy to have met many amazing clinicians from around the world.\n<\/a><\/p>\nHow has being a Phy<\/strong>siopedia <\/strong>team member<\/strong> helped your professional development\/career progression?<\/strong> My affiliation with Physiopedia was very important in helping me acquire a book publishing with Jessica Kingsley Publishers in London. For this reason, I am very grateful for my association with Physiopedia and Plus.<\/p>\nWhat are your hopes and aspirations for Physiopedia?<\/strong> I hope Physiopedia continues translating all its content and courses into many languages.<\/p>\nWhat is your favourite Physioplus course?<\/strong> \u00a0Since I have been creating and teaching many courses in the past few years, I have not had time to take courses for my own needs. However, in 2024, I plan to take Plus courses on foot biomechanics, nutrition, pain management, and many others.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nAnything else you would like to share?<\/strong> I thank the entire global team at Physiopedia and Plus for being so helpful in course creation and delivery. Keep up the great work!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Meet Ziya \u201cZ\u201d Altug, a distinguished board-certified doctor of physical therapy from the United States, renowned for his expertise in treating musculoskeletal conditions through integrative lifestyle medicine. With a wealth of clinical experience, Z employs a nature-based therapy approach to…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"_ti_tpc_template_sync":false,"_ti_tpc_template_id":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-465","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-physio"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/465","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=465"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/465\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=465"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=465"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=465"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}](\"https:\/\/www.physiospot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fitness-Mat-and-ball-Z-Altug-3.jpg\"){kind=link}
![\n<\/a><\/p>\nHow has being a Phy<\/strong>siopedia <\/strong>team member<\/strong> helped your professional development\/career progression?<\/strong> My affiliation with Physiopedia was very important in helping me acquire a book publishing with Jessica Kingsley Publishers in London. For this reason, I am very grateful for my association with Physiopedia and Plus.<\/p>\nWhat are your hopes and aspirations for Physiopedia?<\/strong> I hope Physiopedia continues translating all its content and courses into many languages.<\/p>\nWhat is your favourite Physioplus course?<\/strong> \u00a0Since I have been creating and teaching many courses in the past few years, I have not had time to take courses for my own needs. However, in 2024, I plan to take Plus courses on foot biomechanics, nutrition, pain management, and many others.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nAnything else you would like to share?<\/strong> I thank the entire global team at Physiopedia and Plus for being so helpful in course creation and delivery. Keep up the great work!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Meet Ziya \u201cZ\u201d Altug, a distinguished board-certified doctor of physical therapy from the United States, renowned for his expertise in treating musculoskeletal conditions through integrative lifestyle medicine. With a wealth of clinical experience, Z employs a nature-based therapy approach to…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"_ti_tpc_template_sync":false,"_ti_tpc_template_id":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-465","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-physio"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/465","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=465"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/465\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=465"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=465"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=465"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}](\"https:\/\/www.physiospot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Physiopedia-Plus-course-prep_Z-Altug-scaled.jpg\"){kind=link}