2nd National Scientific Conference "Orthopaedic Physiotherapy"„

Do you know what orthopedic physiotherapy is?
What role does it play in the patient's rehabilitation process?
 

On July 23-24, the University of Health in Gdańsk hosted 2nd National Scientific Conference entitled: "Orthopedic physiotherapy".

The two-day conference was an opportunity to listen to a series of inspiring lectures outstanding experts in the field of health sciences, as well as share in the workshops, which allowed participants to use their knowledge in practice and acquire new skills.
 
A holistic approach to the topic was ensured by the selection of speakers, who included experts in the fields of physiotherapy, neurosurgery, and dietetics.
👉Who was the event aimed at?

We invited students of health sciences, lecturers, employees of medical and rehabilitation facilities, and physiotherapists to participate in the event.

👉What could you expect?
  • a wide range of topics,
  • a solid dose of knowledge, supported by the experience of the best specialists,
  • opportunities to make interesting acquaintances,
  • CERTIFICATES confirming participation in the event.
 
The conference was organised by the University of Health in Gdańsk in cooperation with Manual therapy – Malich Przemysław.
 
👉Tickets
LECTURES – 23/07/2022. 
1. Student/Graduate of the University of Health in Gdańsk: 150 PLN
2. Other participants: 200 PLN
 
WORKSHOPS – 24/07/2022. 
1. Student/Graduate of the University of Health in Gdańsk: 150 PLN for 3 selected workshops 
2. Other participants: 200 PLN for 3 selected workshops 
 

It is possible to participate in the entire conference (Saturday and Sunday) or to participate in one selected day.
Please note that a single participant may register for a maximum of three selected workshops via registration. The maximum number of participants per workshop is 20. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please pay fees for lectures and/or workshops within 24 hours of registration to the following details: 

ALIOR BANK SA
19 2490 0005 0000 4530 3202 1283
Address: University of Health in Gdańsk, 80-335 Gdańsk, Pelplińska Street 7
In the title please enter: Conference "Orthopedic Physiotherapy".

 
⭐️⭐️EVENT PROGRAM⭐️⭐️
 
⭐️LECTURES – 23/07/2022. 
 
8:00-9:00 Registration of participants. 
9:00-9:20 History of OMT – Andrzej Łahoda, M.A., PT OMT OMI, president of the Polish Association of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.

 

9:20-9:40 Philosophy of Physiotherapy – Introduction – Maciej Jurasz PT OMT, member of the Polish Association of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.
 
9:40-10:00 The role of manual therapy in contemporary physiotherapy – Grzegorz Balik PT KE OMT, member of the Polish Association of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.
 
10:00-10:20 Medical therapeutic training – Charles de Tillier, fifth-year student at the Medical University of Gdańsk.
 
10:20-10:40 Discussion – questions for the speakers. 
 
10:40-11:00 HVLA manipulations of the thoracic spine and upper thoracic outlet – Andrzej, M.A. Łahoda PT OMT OMI, president of the Polish Association of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.
 
11:00-11:20 Spinal headaches – Grzegorz Balik PT KE OMT, member of the Polish Association of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.
 
11:20-11:40 Fascial Movement Therapy (FDM) – Maciej Jurasz, M.A., PT OMT.
 
11:40-12:00 Discussion – questions for the speakers. 
 
12:00-12:20 Break. 
 
12:20-12:40 The role of manual therapy in respiratory physiotherapy – Aleksandra Cieloszczyk, M.A., physiotherapist, lecturer at the University of Health in Gdańsk.
 
12:40-13:00 Diet therapy in musculoskeletal diseases – Ewa Dygaszewicz, M.A., dietitian, member of the Main Board of the Polish Diabetes Association in Warsaw and president of the Provincial Branch in Gdańsk.
 
13:00-14:00 Break. 
 
14:00-14:20 Surgical methods of treating spine diseases – Mateusz Krakowiak, MD, PhD, neurosurgery specialist.
 
14:20-14:40 Meniscectomy – a challenge for physiotherapists – Przemysław Malich, M.A., physiotherapist, lecturer at the University of Health in Gdańsk.
 
 
⭐️WORKSHOPS – 24/07/2022. 
 
9:00-10:30 Spinal headaches – Grzegorz Balik PT KE OMT, member of the Polish Association of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.
Campus B, studio 114.
 
 
9:00-10:30 HVLA manipulations of the thoracic spine and upper thoracic outlet – Andrzej Łahoda, M.A., PT OMT OMI, president of the Polish Association of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.
Campus B, lab 214.
 
 
10:30-12:00 LS translation manipulations – Grzegorz Balik PT KE OMT, member of the Polish Association of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.
Campus B, studio 114.
 
 
10:30-12:00 Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) – Maciej Jurasz, M.A. PT OMT.
Campus B, lab 214.
 
 
12:00-12:30 Coffee break.
 
12:30-14:00 Spinal headaches – Grzegorz Balik PT KE OMT, member of the Polish Association of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.
Campus B, studio 114.
 
 
12:30-14:00 HVLA manipulations of the thoracic spine and upper thoracic outlet – Andrzej Łahoda, M.A., PT OMT OMI, president of the Polish Association of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.
Campus B, lab 214.
 
 
14:30-16:00 Medical therapeutic training – Przemysław Malich, M.A., physiotherapist, lecturer at the University of Health in Gdańsk.
Headquarters of the University of Health in Gdańsk, laboratory 015.
 
 
👉Place of the scientific and training conference

 

July 23, 2022 – LECTURES

Gdansk College of Health
80-335 Gdańsk, Pelplińska 7
Auditorium – p. 100.
 
July 24, 2022 – WORKSHOPS
Campus B – Alpha Office
80-332 Gdansk, Piastowska 7
Workshop 114 and 214 
 
Gdansk College of Health
80-335 Gdańsk, Pelplińska 7
Workshop 015 (applies to the Medical Therapeutic Training workshop)

Speakers

Mateusz Krakowiak, MD, PhD

 A specialist neurosurgeon specializing in surgical treatment of the central nervous system and minimally invasive pain management methods. He has participated in numerous international internships at leading global centers (France-Mt Pelier, Prof. Duffau, and Finland-Helsinki, Prof. Hernesniemi) as a neurosurgery specialist. He worked at the elite neurosurgical hospital NHNN Queen Square London in the UK.

Ewa Dygaszewicz, M.A.

Certified diabetes educator. Member of the Board of the Polish Diabetes Association in Warsaw and President of the Provincial Branch in Gdańsk. In 2020, she developed and implemented the international KiDS program for children with diabetes in Pomerania. This program was developed by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the International Society for Child and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) to support school-age children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes in managing their disease, combat discrimination in the school environment, and build awareness of healthy lifestyles. 
For many years, she has been conducting lectures and dietary workshops for diabetics, educational boards for children with diabetes in educational institutions, seniors, people with disabilities, and participants in social activity projects. She is the author of three books with recipes for dietary meals: "Gotujemy," "Kierunek zdrowie," and "Potrawy wegetariańskie dla diabetyków" (Vegetarian Dishes for Diabetics), developed for people with disabilities.
She works at the Diabetes Clinic at the Śródmieście Specialist Medical Clinic in Gdynia, where she conducts individual consultations and group training for patients with insulin-dependent and non-insulin-dependent diabetes. As a dietetics specialist and trainer at the Social Innovation Laboratory in Gdynia, she developed a series of thematic health workshops for the "Social and Professional Activation System in Gdynia" project, implemented as part of the Regional Operational Program for the Pomeranian Voivodeship. She also collaborates with the Integracja Foundation as a dietetics and nutrition specialist, conducting individual dietary consultations for people with disabilities as part of the "Fit at Work" and "Getting a Job" projects.
Currently, he runs his own company, Fitdiab, developing dietary programs for people who want to maintain their health and figure, as well as for people struggling with diet-related diseases.

Bartosz Wilczyński, M.A.

Physiotherapist, PhD candidate at the Medical University of Gdańsk, and lecturer at the University of Health in Gdańsk. He gained professional experience working with RC ARKA GDYNIA rugby players and young footballers at Arka Gdynia SI, among others. He is a motor preparation coach. His research interests focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and physiotherapy of sports injuries in children and adolescents participating in sports.
His publication achievements include works on the issues of dynamic knee valgus and balance and their impact on the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries among young athletes.

Przemysław Malich, M.A.

Physiotherapist, currently pursuing a degree in orthopedics. Participant in various courses, workshops, and training in manual therapy. He graduated from the Kaltenborn-Evjenth School, studying under the supervision of Dr. Ackermann's instructors. He practices fascia work.

Aleksandra Cieloszczyk, M.A.

Physiotherapist and lecturer at the University of Health in Gdańsk. For several years, she worked in various hospital departments, including surgical, internal medicine, and intensive care units, and in 2020, also in the COVID-19 ward. In 2020, she authored official guidelines and conducted training on physiotherapy for patients with COVID-19. Since 2019, she has been consulting with patients with respiratory disorders, including those with COVID-19. She also cares for neurological, surgical, and traumatic brain injury patients on a daily basis. 

Andrzej Łahoda, M.A., PT OMT OMI

Grzegorz Balik PT KE OMT

Maciej Jurasz, M.A., PT OMT

We invite you to watch the photo report and video report from the event.

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