18-19/09/2026

Start time: 10:00 AM

AWF Wroclaw, bldg. P4

al. I.J. Paderewskiego 35

Wroclaw University
of Health and Sport Sciences

We invite you to participate in an international scientific conference dedicated to modern, objective methods supporting movement-based therapy in physiotherapy and health sciences. The event provides a platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience among researchers, clinicians, and practitioners involved in functional diagnostics, movement therapy, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.

The aim of the conference is to present current scientific achievements and innovative solutions based on objective measurement tools, diagnostic technologies, and methods for assessing therapeutic outcomes. Particular emphasis will be placed on the integration of scientific research with clinical practice, as well as on an interdisciplinary approach to the processes of rehabilitation and movement-based therapy.

Lectures by invited experts

Presentations of participants’
research findings

Practical workshops

Conference thematic panels:

objective diagnostics and assessment of therapeutic effectiveness in musculoskeletal disorders,
application of objective methods in pediatrics,
objective functional assessment in neurology,
support of movement-based therapy in internal medicine,
objective methods for monitoring therapy in oncology,
diagnostics and assessment of therapeutic outcomes in sports medicine,
use of objective tools in cosmetology,
application of measurement methods in occupational therapy.

The conference is addressed to physiotherapists, physicians, researchers, diagnosticians, occupational therapists, cosmetologists, and all specialists interested in the development of modern, evidence-based methods supporting movement-based therapy.

01
Kornelia Kulig, PhD, PT, FAPTA
USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, Los Angeles, USA
Tendinopathies: How to diagnose, stage, and manage them
02
Kimiko Yamada PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, CLT, CSCS
USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, Los Angeles, USA
From strength to stress: what really drives physical therapy outcomes
03
Nachiappan Chockalingam, Profesor
University of Staffordshire · Faculty of Health Sciences
From laboratory measures to clinical decisions: Applying gait and segmental kinematics to improve rehabilitation pathways
04
prof. Manuel Sillero Quintana
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain
Thermography applied to physical therapy and sports. A practical introduction
05
Ismael Sanz Esteban, PT, PhD
Universidad Europea de Madrid
From Sensory Input to Central Nervous System Activation: A Clinical Perspective on Reflex Locomotion Therapy
06
dr Łukasz Oleksy
Wroclaw Medical University · University of Szczecin · Oleksy Medical & Sport Sciences
Hamstring Injuries – Back to the Game
07
prof. dr hab. Joanna Rymaszewska
Politechnika Wrocławska
Innovations in the management of neurocognitive disorders
08
prof. dr hab. Armand Cholewka
Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach
Thermal Imaging in the Screening Assessment of Spinal Deformities in Children: A Novel Diagnostic Perspective
09
dr inż Teresa Kasprzyk-Kucewicz, prof UŚ
Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach
Assessment of Athlete Performance Using sEMG, NIRS, and Thermal Imaging: Exploring New Research Approaches
10
Andrea Guzzetta, Professor
IRCCS Stella Maris Foundation · University of Pisa
Very early intervention in infants at risk of cerebral palsy: the role of enrichment and reciprocity
11
lek. Tomasz Żóraw
Orthos Szpital Wielospecjalistyczny
Correlation of Orthopedic Physical Examination and MRI Findings in Multistructural Knee Injuries
12
Nikola Jevtić, PT, MSc, PhDc
Scolio Center, Novi Sad, Serbia
Objective methods for the diagnosis and monitoring of scoliosis therapy
13
prof. dr hab. Katarzyna Hojan
Uniwersytet Medyczny w Poznaniu · Wielkopolskie Centrum Onkologii
Comprehensive rehabilitation of patients with brain tumors during oncological treatment
14
Andrea Mahrová, PhD.
Charles University in Prague
Objective Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function in Chronic Disease
15
Nicky Eddison, PhD, Associate Professor
Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies, Staffordshire University, Stoke-On-Trent, UK. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, New Cross Hospital, Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton, UK
Orthotics and Physiotherapy: Working Together to Maximise Patient Outcomes
01
Ismael Sanz Esteban, PT, PhD
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sport, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Hiszpania
Hands-On Sensory Stimulation in Reflex Locomotion Therapy with Real-Time Cortical Activation Monitoring (EEG) (2h) (in English)
02
Andrea Guzzetta, Professor
Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Stella Maris Foundation, Pisa, Włochy Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Włochy
Updates on General Movements: from neuroscience to clinical practice (2h) (in English)
03
Nikola Jevtić PhDc · dr Elżbieta Piątek-Krzywicka · lek. Anna Badowska
Scolio Center, Novi Sad, Serbia · AWF Wrocław, Polska · Fundacja Promyk Słońca, Wrocław, Polska
Bringing the Gap Between Adolescent and Adult Scoliosis: Theory and Practical Application (2h) (in English)
01
Nicky Eddison, PhD
Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies, Staffordshire University, Stoke-On-Trent, UK. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, New Cross Hospital, Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton, UK
Gait Analysis: Basic Concepts and Practical Introduction (2h) (in English)

Submission of a presentation is done by sending an abstract via the Conference Online System between February 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026

  • The abstract in Polish and English cannot contain more than 350 words, excluding the authors’ personal data, their affiliations, and paragraph names.
  • The abstract of an original work must not contain tables, graphs, or drawings.
  • The abstract of the original work must include:
    • job title,
    • full details of the person presenting the work
      – name(s) and surname, e-mail address, telephone number,
    • names and surnames of all authors, full name of the institution from which the authors of the work come (in Polish and English),
    • keywords (maximum 6 words in English),
    • abstract text divided into Introduction, Aim, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions

Submitted papers will be evaluated by the Conference Scientific Committee and qualified for presentation in the poster session or oral presentation as part of the program. Authors may suggest a preferred presentation format, but the final decision rests with the Scientific Committee.

In the submission system, Authors may suggest their preferred type of presentation, however the final decision is made by the Scientific Committee.

  • oral presentations: by decision of the Scientific Committee, the selected papers will be assigned to appropriate thematic sessions; the time allocated for the oral presentation will be given in the final communication confirming acceptance of the paper.
  • poster session: Works qualified for this form of presentation will be exhibited throughout the conference, and their presentation will take place during the poster session.
    • Paper and electronic poster formats are required
    • Posters in paper form should be delivered on the first day of the Conference to the Participant
      Registration Point
    • The electronic version of the poster should be sent to the organizers by September 15, 2026.
    • poster format – structured: aim of the work, material, methods, results, conclusions,
    • English (only)
    • maximum poster dimensions 100cm/140cm
  • Chairman: Małgorzata Stefańska, DSc, Associate Professor
  • Wioletta Dziubek-Rogowska Professor
  • Iwona Malicka Professor
  • Waldemar Andrzejewski Professor
  • Joanna Kowalska, DSc, Associate Professor
  • Agnieszka Dębiec-Bąk, DSc, Associate Professor
  • Łukasz Pawik, DSc, Associate Professor
  • Sławomir Winiarski, DSc, Associate Professor
  • Elżbieta Krzywicka-Piątek PhD
  • Agnieszka Ptak PhD
  • Chairman: Agnieszka Dębiec-Bąk, DSc, Associate Professor
  • Agnieszka Chwałczyńska, DSc, Associate Professor
  • Agnieszka Pisula-Lewandowska, PhD, Associate Professor
  • Joanna Mencel PhD
  • Dagmara Chamela-Bilińska PhD
  • Dorota Wojna PhD
  • Katarzyna Barczyk-Pawelec PhD
  • Agnieszka Ciszek PhD
  • Emilia Wysoczańska PhD
  • Magdalena Siemiatycka PhD
  • Michał Cichosz PhD
  • Zdzisław Lewandowski PhD
  • Adam Paluszak PhD
  • Zuzanna Gadkowska, M.A.
  • Paulina Kalisz, M.A
  • Katarzyna Maciejewska, M.A.
  • Agnieszka Kowalik, M.A.
  • Agnieszka Borys-Iwanicka, PhD. MD
  • Agnieszka Browarska, MD

Distinguished guests:

  • Anna Skrzek Professor
  • Krystyna Rożek-Piechura Professor
  • Marek Woźniewski, professor
  • Małgorzata Mraz, DSc, Associate Professor
  • Czesław Giemza, DSc, Associate Professor
  • Ryszard Jasiński, DSc, Associate Professor

Contact

Faculty of Physiotherapy
Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
al. Ignacego Jana Paderewskiego 35, 51-612 Wrocław
e-mail: mdf@awf.wroc.pl

Małgorzata Stefańska, DSc, Associate Professor

Agnieszka Dębiec-Bąk, DSc, Associate Professor

Conference Venue: Building P4 AWF Wrocław

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