The Doctor Behind Turkey’s Robotic Rehab Revolution: Dr. Mustafa Corum

Doc. Dr. Mustafa Corum, a groundbreaking figure in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, has emerged as one of the leading pioneers of robot-assisted rehabilitation in Turkey and on the international stage.
Combining advanced technology with traditional therapeutic methods—particularly in the treatment of stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord damage—Dr. Corum has become a widely recognized name in the field.

A New Approach to Robotic Rehabilitation

Dr. Corum’s technology-driven approach goes far beyond conventional physiotherapy techniques. His practice incorporates state-of-the-art robotic systems and virtual-reality–supported rehabilitation devices.

The systems featured in his clinic include:
• Lokomat Pro – robotic gait training system
• C-Mill VR Plus – virtual-reality–based treadmill and balance platform
• Armeo Spring – arm and upper-limb robotic therapy device
• Amadeo – robotic finger therapy system
• Erigo Pro – robotic tilt-table and early-mobilization platform

These technologies provide intensive, personalized therapy programs that aid in regaining gait, mobility, and upper-limb functions following stroke. Dr. Corum emphasizes three key principles in his method: early intervention, high-intensity therapy, and individualized programming.

Patient Stories and Remarkable Success

The patient cases treated in Dr. Corum’s clinic demonstrate the tangible outcomes of this innovative approach. One notable example includes a stroke patient who traveled from Germany to Turkey. The patient arrived with severe complications, including infection and difficulty swallowing. Following a structured robotic rehabilitation program, they progressed to the point of walking indoors with support.

Dr. Corum’s social media accounts also showcase real-time demonstrations of robotic therapy, offering a closer look at how these devices function during treatment sessions.

Revolutionary Impact and Turkey’s Role

Dr. Corum stands at the forefront of Turkey’s technological transformation in physical rehabilitation. By making robotic systems more accessible and expanding the scope of neurorehabilitation practices, he has offered renewed hope to thousands of neurological patients.

Among the key benefits of robotic rehabilitation are:
– faster recovery of motor functions,
– enhanced neuroplasticity through high-repetition movements,
– safer and more controlled therapy environments.

According to Dr. Corum, when applied at the right time and intensity, robot-assisted therapy can produce significantly better outcomes than traditional rehabilitation alone.

A Vision Beyond Turkey

Dr. Corum’s ambitions extend far beyond national borders. His clinic welcomes international patients and offers comprehensive inpatient robotic rehabilitation programs operated by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.

He also contributes to the scientific community through academic publications and conference presentations. One of his recent studies focuses on a pilot randomized trial examining the effects of robot-assisted upper-extremity training.