Gul Baltaci
Prof, PT. PhD, FACSM, CKTI, PT, CKTP, DPT

KTA Since: 2006

CKTP Since: 2008

CKTI Since: 2008

Places Taught
Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, Samsun, Izmit

Additional Fields
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Taping, Exercise Physiology, Research Methods in Sports Physiotherapy, Evidence-Based Applications in Clinical Decision

Publications
Soylu AR, Irmak R, Baltaci G. Acute Effects of Kinesiotaping on Muscular Endurance and Fatigue by using Surface Electromyography signals of masseter muscle Medicina Sportiva; 2011; 15(3): 13-16 Aytar A, Özünlü N, Sürenkök Ö, Baltaci G, Oztop P, Karatas M. Initial Effects Of Kinesio Taping In Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Sydrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Clinical Trial Isokinetics and Exercise Science 2011;19(2):135-42 Aktas G, Baltaci G. Does kinesiotaping increase muscular strength and functional performance of knee: a controlled trial Isokinetics and Exercise Science 2011; 19(3): 149-155 Karata? N. Bicici S, Baltaci G, Caner H. The Effect of Kinesio®Tape Application on Functional Performance in Surgeons Having Musculo-Skeletal Pain After Surgery Turkish J Neurosurgery 2012;22(1):83-95 Bicici S, Karatas N, Baltaci G. Effect Of Athletic Taping And KinesioTaping® on Functional Performance in Chronic Sprained Ankle Int J Sports Phys Ther 2012; 7(2): 154-166 Haksever B, Aktas G, Baltaci G. Initial effect of kinesio taping on performance and balance during soccer Medicina Dello Sport 2012; 65(2): 223-234 Ozer Kaya D, Baltaci G, Toprak U, Atay AO. Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: The clinical and sonographic effects of exercise and taping in comparison to exercise and manual therapy, J Manipulative Physiological Therapeutics-in press

Awards
American College of Sports Medicine International Award 1999

Memberships
1986- Associaiton of Physiotherapists in Turkey Secretary General (1994-1998) 1996- American College of Sports Medicine Professional Member-FELLOW (2001) 1999- International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women Professional Member 1999- Türk Spor Yaralanmalar? Artroskopi ve Diz Cerrahisi Derne?i 1999- Spor Fizyoterapistleri Derne?i-Türkiye Genel Sekreter 1999-2009 International Federation of Sports Physiotherapy (IFSP) Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi 2005- Association of American Shoulder and Elbow Therapists-Professional Member 2007- 2009 Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI)-Professional Member

Biography
She graduated from School of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Hacettepe University in 1986, completed Master of Science Degree at Exercise Physiology Department in Middle East Technical University in 1990 and Philosophy of Doctorate at Physiology Department in Gazi University Medical Faculty in 1994. She had an academic degree at Hacettepe University as assistant professor in 1995 and associate professor in 1997. After that, she worked at Baylor Sports Medicine Institute, Houston-Texas as “Fellow” in 1998. She won International Scholar Award belongs to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and went to Baylor Sports Medicine Institute Houston-Texas as researcher for 2 months in 1999. Dr. Baltaci has already given Exercise Physiology, Basic Physiology, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries at Atlas University as professor. She is also currently President of Turkish Sports Physiotherapy Association. Kinesio Taping Basic and Advanced Courses on behalf of Kinesio Taping Association International in Turkey as an instructor. She had already given a total of 100 courses including Kinesio Taping Courses 1, 2 and 3 since 2008. She is served in Research Committee on behalf of Kinesio Taping Association International since 2008. She has a private clinic since December 2022. She is married and has one daughter.