Melis Destan

Istanbul Okan University, Turkey

Title: Bridging Training and Competition: Blood Flow Restriction as a Novel Tapering Approach

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Biography

Melis Destan is a physiotherapist and research assistant at Istanbul Okan University, Türkiye. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in July 2021 and has around three years of clinical experience, primarily in orthopedic injuries and sports rehabilitation. She has worked with both amateur and professional athletes, contributing to their recovery and performance. Since October 2024, she has been serving as a research assistant in the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation and recently completed her master’s degree. Her academic interests include sports rehabilitation, musculoskeletal injury management, and human biomechanics. She has presented her work at international conferences, including a teleconferenced oral presentation at the 6th International Mediterranean Congress. Outside of her professional role, she stays active through amateur tennis and recreational running.

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