TNMU Professor Participated in the 2nd National Scientific Conference “Physical Therapy and Complementary Disciplines” in Poland
Professor Ihor Mysula, Head of the Department of Medical Rehabilitation at I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, was invited to give a presentation at the 2nd National Scientific Conference “Physical Therapy and Complementary Disciplines”, held on May 22–23, 2025, at the John Paul II University of Applied Sciences in Biała Podlaska (Poland).
The conference aimed to present the latest scientific research in disciplines complementary to physical therapy, highlighting their practical applications to enhance professional competencies of physical therapists.
In addition to Polish researchers, the event featured participants from Ukraine and Lithuania, as well as professionals from the fields of medicine, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and others involved in comprehensive rehabilitation to ensure optimal recovery of patients’ health.
During the conference, 55 oral presentations and 19 poster presentations were delivered. The reports ranged from theoretical to practical and sparked interest, especially those covering:
the use of verbal and nonverbal communication tools in patient interaction.
innovative rehabilitation approaches for people with disabilities,
the role of psychological rehabilitation in recovery,
rehabilitation of coma patients,
the importance of speech therapy in recovery,
Given the high number of patients suffering from chronic pain syndrome, presentations on modern pain management techniques in physical therapy received special attention. Other notable topics included:
- motor function correction after injuries or diseases,
- molecular-genetic aspects of diseases and individualized rehabilitation programs for such patients,
- rehabilitation of people with vision, hearing, or cognitive impairments.
The conference also featured presentations on physioprevention and rehabilitation of patients of different ages with lifestyle-related diseases, as well as rehabilitation in pediatrics, sports, and oncology. There was considerable interest in new rehabilitation equipment, SPA procedures, and their role in long-term recovery.
An active discussion followed sessions on the modern use of hydrotherapy and Nordic walking in rehabilitation. Two practical workshops were also held:
- training of deep core muscles using specialized breathing techniques;
- alternative and augmentative communication in physical therapy.
Professor Ihor Mysula presented a report “The Effectiveness of Stabiloplatform Use in the Rehabilitation of Elderly Patients After Ischemic Stroke.” The presentation was well-received by the participants, who emphasized the relevance of this research and the need to continue and expand it.
Information gained during the conference will be applied:
to improve the quality of rehabilitation services;
in the educational process of students of “Medicine” and “Therapy and Rehabilitation” programs at TNMU;
to further expand partnerships between Ternopil National Medical University and the John Paul II University of Applied Sciences in Biała Podlaska.