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On behalf of the authorities of the Gdańsk Medical Academy of Applied Sciences, we cordially invite you to participate in the 10th National Scientific Conference Pediatric Physiotherapy – Contemporary Faces of Child Rehabilitation, which will be held on June 11, 2026 at the Gdańsk Medical Academy of Applied Sciences.
This unique event is aimed at specialists who want to work with children and their families in a modern, informed, and effective manner. The conference provides a meeting point between theory and practice, science and clinical experience, and diverse therapeutic perspectives, all united by one common goal: how best to support a child's development and health. The event brings together renowned practitioners and experts who work daily with the youngest patients, tackling the real challenges of modern pediatric rehabilitation.
The conference (scientific session) will be held in the auditorium of the Gdańsk Medical Academy of Applied Sciences (headquarters, ul. Pelplińska 7), while the workshops will be held at Campus B of GAMNS at ul. Piastowska 7 in Gdańsk-Oliwa.
SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL
CONFERENCE FRAMEWORK PROGRAM
8:15-8:50 REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS AT THE CONFERENCE OFFICE.
SCIENTIFIC SESSION
8:55-9:00 Welcoming the participants, Dr. n. med. Marzena Podgórska, prof. GAMNS, rector of the Gdańsk Academy of Medical Sciences.
9:00-9:30 Respiratory function testing in children – a modern perspective, PhD, hab. n. med. Eliza Wasilewska, pediatrician, allergist, immunologist, Department and Clinic of Allergology, Medical University of Gdańsk.
9:30-10:00 The heart after surgery, the child in development – the new face of pediatric physiotherapy after cardiac surgery, Aleksandra Moluszys, M.A., physiotherapist, Gdańsk Medical University of Applied Sciences.
10:00-10:30 Working with an enterally fed patient – an expanded speech therapy perspective, Jagoda Data-Roszak, speech therapist, feeding and early development support therapist, respiratory therapist, myofunctional therapist, SSP provider.
10:30-11:00 When a Child Bends Away and Doesn't Look - Reflux, Intestines, and Postural Adjustment in Physiotherapist Practice, Łukasz Mański, M.A., physiotherapist, Gdańsk Medical University of Applied Sciences.
11:00-11:45 Coffee break
11:45-12:15 Primitive reflex activity in neurotypical children and movement quality. Validation of the TASHUN test and clinical significance., Joanna Rybacka, physiotherapist, neurodevelopmental therapist, educator, author of the MPI MOVE PLAY INTEGRATE concept Integration of reflexes through play – a pioneering and innovative approach in Poland.
12:15-12:45 Introduction to the Assessment and Treatment of the Autonomic Nervous System in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Dr. n. med. Mirela Kozakiewicz, physiotherapist, University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdańsk and Grzegorz Brzóstewicz, M.A., physiotherapist, Pro Fizjo in Gdańsk.
12:45-13:15 Zoga Movement Therapy in working with children with neurological problems, Agnieszka Wójtowicz, MA, physiotherapist, Structural Integration therapist, Zoga Movement trainer in infant therapy.
13:15-13:45 Scarring in children as a multidimensional problem: from healing pathology to functional limitations and psychosocial burden, Katarzyna Młotek, physiotherapist, specialist in scar therapy, chronic pain and nervous system regulation.
13:45-14:15 Possibilities and limitations of the Three-Plane Foot Therapy according to Zukunft Huber in the treatment of lower limb defects in children, Katarzyna Hrynyszyn, MA, physiotherapist, instructor of the Three-Dimensional Foot Therapy method according to Zukunft-Huber.
14:15 Lunch break
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WORKSHOPS - REGISTRATION CLOSED
15:30-17:00 WORKSHOPS (Gdańsk Medical University of Applied Sciences, Campus B, Piastowska 7, Gdańsk)
- Therapy for children with gastroenterological disorders – practical techniques for physiotherapists, Łukasz Mański, M.A., physiotherapist, Gdańsk Medical University of Applied Sciences.
- Chest after sternotomy – respiratory physiotherapy and mobilization techniques in children after heart surgery, Aleksandra Moluszys, M.A., physiotherapist, Gdańsk Medical University of Applied Sciences.
- The influence of Three-Dimensional Foot Therapy according to Zukunf Huber on disorders of the lower limb axis, Katarzyna Hrynyszyn, MA, physiotherapist, instructor of the Three-Dimensional Foot Therapy method according to Zukunft-Huber.
- Assessment and treatment of the autonomic nervous system in children with autism spectrum disorder, Dr. n. med. Mirela Kozakiewicz, physiotherapist, University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdańsk and Grzegorz Brzóstewicz, M.A., physiotherapist, Pro Fizjo in Gdańsk.
- Language as a key to function – the perspective of a physiotherapist and speech therapist, Anna Góra, MA, physiotherapist, Gdańsk Medical University of Applied Sciences and Monika Kaźmierczak, MA, speech therapist, neurospeech therapist.
Space is limited. Registration is open until all spaces are filled.
Registration for the workshop is equivalent to registration for the scientific session.
SPEAKERS
A pediatrician, allergist, and immunologist, she is also an assistant professor at the Department of Allergology at the Medical University of Gdańsk. Her research interests focus on assessing respiratory function in children, particularly in high-risk groups, including oncology and transplant patients. She is the author of numerous scientific publications and a participant in national and international research projects focused on the development of modern diagnostic methods and monitoring of lung function. In her work, she integrates a clinical approach with modern diagnostic technologies, focusing on the early detection of respiratory complications and improving long-term treatment outcomes.
The Professor's work is part of the trend of precision medicine, with particular emphasis on individualizing care for pediatric patients and improving the quality of life of children with chronic diseases.
A physiotherapist with extensive experience, he specializes in neurodevelopmental therapy for infants and children. He is certified in the Bobath, Vojta, PNF, Sensory Integration, Costilo Morales, and other methods. He consistently expands his knowledge and develops his skills by participating in workshops and courses in pediatric rehabilitation. When planning his therapies, he strives to address the child's problem holistically, taking into account the needs of the parent.
A physiotherapist specializing in working with adults and children, particularly in respiratory diseases and functional disorders. She gained clinical experience working in a hospital, where she developed the practical skills she now teaches to students. She also runs her own physiotherapy practice.
A lecturer at the Gdańsk Medical Academy of Applied Sciences with many years of experience, she teaches several courses in pulmonology and neurology at the university. As coordinator of the Physiotherapy program, she ensures high-quality education and practical preparation for students' careers. She has participated in numerous training courses in neurology and respiratory therapy in Poland and abroad. She currently creates and conducts her own training courses for both specialists and students. She is also the author of scientific articles and regularly expands her knowledge by participating in scientific conferences.
Pediatric physiotherapist and lecturer at the Gdańsk Medical University of Applied Sciences, specializing in the rehabilitation of infants and children with neurological, metabolic, and genetic disorders. His clinical work focuses on early functional diagnostics and neurodevelopmental therapy that supports children's motor and postural development. He conducts research in pediatric physiotherapy, focusing on the assessment of motor, postural, and respiratory functions in children and the development of new diagnostic tools. He is currently conducting research on children with synaptopathies and congenital malformations of the cerebellum and brainstem, collaborating with specialists from the Medical University of Warsaw. He is the author and co-author of scientific publications and an active participant in international conferences. He promotes knowledge about child development and pediatric physiotherapy on social media, running the educational Instagram profile "fizjoterapeuta_maluchow.".
A physiotherapist since 2002, she has been developing her expertise in scar treatment since 2016. The inspiration stemmed from advanced training in chronic pain therapy, which has evolved into her own, multi-level approach to working with tissue and body regulation. Her strengths include scar therapy (including scars from surgery, trauma, and childbirth), chronic pain therapy, and working with chronic stress and its symptoms in the body. She also works with adult neurological patients, supporting the improvement of motor function, body control, and comfort in daily life. In therapy, she focuses not only on symptoms but primarily on activating natural mechanisms of regulation and regeneration—so that the patient experiences real change. She is the author of numerous publications on scar therapy, the initiator of the National Scar Therapy Symposium, and the author of a patient guide on post-rehabilitation.
A neurospeech therapist, feeding and early developmental support therapist, and respiratory therapist – she runs the Breathing Academy, is a myofunctional therapist, and is a SSP provider. She lives and works in Leszno, where she co-founds the Holistic Therapy Center. Her main areas of interest and therapeutic work include: feeding therapy, oral weaning (tube, peg), sensorimotor and emotional-cognitive support, working with newborns, feeding, breathing, primary functions, orthodontic treatment support, and building communication skills with respect to breathing and myofunction. She is active professionally and socially, working in a private practice and a therapeutic preschool. She runs a support group for parents. She created the "Inhale and Exhale" program, which aims to work with breathing from the nursery stage.
Her mission is to promote proper, supportive breathing, positive relationships with food, and increase awareness of psychosomatic connections in therapy.
A speech and language therapist, she completed a five-year master's degree at the University of Gdańsk. She gained professional experience in private practices and at the Psychological and Pedagogical Counseling Center, working with both children and adults.
Currently, he focuses primarily on myofunctional therapy and orthodontic care. In his work with patients, he believes that the human being is a single, inseparable whole. Therefore, his therapy doesn't limit itself to a specific area, but always considers the functioning of the entire body, seeking the deeper causes of problems.
A lecturer at the Gdańsk Medical Academy of Applied Sciences, she is a physiotherapist who routinely cares for patients struggling with facial and head pain and temporomandibular dysfunction. She also provides functional and respiratory physiotherapy for vocalists. Additionally, she is part of the interdisciplinary team responsible for the rehabilitation of lung transplant patients at the Gdańsk University of Life Sciences. She is a CRAFTA and DNS therapist.
A physiotherapist with many years of experience in pediatrics, she works primarily with young children and infants with developmental challenges and various asymmetries. A graduate of the Poznań Medical University, she is a Structural Integration Therapist and trainer/facilitator of Zoga Movement infant therapy. She has completed specialized courses and training: NDT Bobath Basic, Bobath Baby, Scar Work, Scar Work 2, Bone Work, Zoga Face, Cranial Structural Integration, Zoga Therapy Advanced, and Zoga Practice.
Pediatric physiotherapist, neurodevelopmental therapist, and educator. She specializes in the assessment and integration of primitive reflexes in infants and children, with particular emphasis on their impact on postural control, motor planning, coordination, and child functioning in both the home and educational environments. She continually educates herself, seeking new approaches and solutions to most effectively support the development of her students. She is the author of the MPI MOVE PLAY INTEGRATE concept, Integrating Reflexes Through Play – a pioneering and innovative approach in Poland. In her work, she combines movement, play, and integration, creating a coherent and functional model for working with children. She conducts and organizes training sessions dedicated to reflex integration methods, actively disseminating knowledge and building awareness of their crucial role in child development.
A physiotherapist with 22 years of experience in pediatric physiotherapy and pedagogical training. She is an instructor of three-dimensional manual foot therapy based on the neurophysiological foundations of Zukunft-Huber. After numerous assistantships (from 2016 to 2018) under Barbara Zukunft-Huber in Poland and Germany, and after successfully passing her exam in 2018, she was the first to receive a license to conduct training for physiotherapists and physicians in this field. She has been an internationally certified therapist in NDT-Bobath therapy since 2006 and Vojta therapy since 2010. She has extensive experience working in a neurology clinic and the Medical Rehabilitation Center at the Institute of Mother and Child. She has completed numerous training courses, including palpation anatomy, level I sensory integration therapy, soft tissue therapy in pediatrics, kinesiology taping, aquatic therapy, and others. She has participated in numerous physiotherapy conferences. She is a translator and scientific editor for the 3rd German and 2nd Polish editions of the book "Three-Dimensional Manual Therapy for Pediatric Foot Defects" by Barbara Zukunft-Huber.
Physiotherapist, running his own physiotherapy practice. His therapy focuses on improving the functioning of the nervous system, motor coordination, balance, and concentration. He also helps regulate stress, improve sleep quality, and support learning abilities. In his practice, he also conducts therapy for persistent primitive reflexes and works with the autonomic nervous system, including the vagus nerve.
FEES
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Conference participation fee for GAMNS Student/WSZ Graduate 492.00 PLN gross (400.00 PLN net + 23% VAT)
Entry to the conference + 1 workshop of your choice
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Conference participation fee for GAMNS Student/WSZ Graduate PLN 369.00 gross (PLN 300.00 net + 23% VAT)
Conference entry only (no workshop)
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Conference participation fee for other interested persons PLN 615.00 gross (PLN 500.00 net + 23% VAT)
Entry to the conference + workshop of your choice
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Conference participation fee for other interested persons 492.00 PLN gross (400.00 PLN net + 23% VAT)
Conference entry only (no workshop)
Participation in the event is confirmed with a CERTIFICATE.
EXHIBITORS' ZONE
- SKN PHYSIOTHERAPY
The booth will focus on the autonomic nervous system in children and the role of the vagus nerve in regulating and calming the body. Participants will gain a better understanding of how the pediatric nervous system functions, why supporting it is so important in everyday therapeutic practice, and how to select appropriate interventions for a young patient's needs. The booth will showcase ready-made therapeutic materials, as well as specific stimuli, activities, and techniques that support the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. Participants will be able to learn about practical solutions, see examples of their application, and learn how to use them when working with children to support emotional regulation, concentration, and a sense of security. - SKN FIZJOTEAM
- SKN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (At the stand, participants will be able to learn the basic principles of first aid for children and practice practical rescue skills. The program includes neonatal resuscitation, treatment of sudden health and life-threatening situations in pediatrics, such as: choking, seizures, anaphylactic shock (adrenaline administration), head injuries, burns, hemorrhages)
- OPSA Orthotic and Prosthetic Specialists Association – demonstration of a computer system for designing inserts and scanning limbs for orthoses
- LeviCare (consultations on assistive technologies and transfer, practical tests of "Hands-on" equipment, presentation of a dedicated program of free audits for facilities)
The conference is addressed to:
- pediatric physiotherapists,
- doctors,
- therapists of various specialties,
- students of medical and health sciences.
This event is for people who want to develop their competences, broaden their clinical perspective, and stay up to date with the latest trends in pediatric rehabilitation.
HONORARY PATRONAGE
PATRONAGES
MEDIA PATRONAGE
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The recording and use of participants' images is conducted in accordance with applicable law, including personal data protection (Article 81, Section 2 of the Copyright and Related Rights Act). If you do not consent to the use of your image, please inform the organizers before the conference begins.
CONTACT
Organizing Committee
Gdansk Medical Academy of Applied Sciences
tel: 58 769 08 04/05
e-mail: konferencja@gamns.edu.pl