PSSE - SCHROTH Chair
Nikos Karavidas, MSc, PT
Nikos Karavidas is a Physiotherapist, born on February 28th, 1985, in Athens. He established Schroth Scoliosis & Spine Clinic, a specialized center for conservative treatment of spinal deformities, like Scoliosis and Kyphosis.
He is the Inventor and Chair of PSSE – Schroth method (Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises), which is the latest development in scoliosis and kyphosis treatment. He gives educational courses in Greece and many other countries all over the world (more than 40 courses and 400 physiotherapists so far).
Nikos is member of the following scientific societies:
- Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
- European Spine Society (Eurospine) – Faculty Member
- Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) – Scientific Committee Member
- International Research Society on Spinal Deformities (IRSSD)
- Hellenic Spine Society
- Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association
PSSE - SCHROTH Instructors
Poland
Lukasz Stolinski
Name and surname: Stolinski Lukasz, PhD, MSc
Profession: Physiotherapist, MSc, PhD
Physical Education Teacher, MSc
Current places of work: Spine Disorders Center in Skierniewice, Poland
Querqus Medical Center, Lodz, Poland
Previous places of work: Center of Body Posture, Olsztyn, Poland
Rehasport Clinic, Poznan, Poland
Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
Sport Secondary School Children, Skierniewice, Poland
Clinical experience:
- years of clinical practice: 17
- clinical expertise: musculoskeletal disorders, faulty posture, idiopathic scoliosis, Scheuermann desease, functional scoliosis,
- idiopathic scoliosis (years of work with patients with IS / mean number of patients diagnosed and treated with IS per month): 17 / 40
- clinical courses:
1. Funktionelle Osteopathie und Integration (FOI), Krakow, Poland, 2006, Hans de Jong, PT, Friedhelm Becker, PT;
2. Ackermann Chiropractic Basic Course, Krakow, Poland, 2006, Paul Ackermann, MD, PhD, Helene Ackermann, DO;
3. Functional Individual Therapy for Scoliosis (FITS) Wrocław, Poland, 2007, Marianna Białek, PhD, PT, Andrzej M'hango, MSc, PT;
4. Methods for diagnostic and therapy for scoliosis patients, Warsaw, Po-land, 2008, Krzysztof Graff, PT, PhD, Pawel Targosinski, PT, PhD;
5. Ackermanna Chiropractic Master Course, Krakow, Poland, 2008, Paul Ackermann, MD, PhD, Helene Ackermann, DO;
6. The using of Thera-Band and Togu Accesorries in Sensomotoric, func-tional training and faulty posture prevention, Warsaw, Poland, 2008, Jozef Spalek, MSc;
7. SpineCor Method Physiotherapy Training, Krakow Poland, 2009, Joan-na Gałuszka, PT, MSc, Ana Del Campo, PT;
8. Dorn Therapy and Breuss Massage, Chrzastawa Wielka, Poland, 2009, Krzysztof Aleksandrowicz, PT, PhD, Joanna Polujanska, MSc;
9. Medical Taping Concept – Medical Taping with Manual Therapy, Kra-kow, Poland, 2009, R.J.E.M. Classen, PT;
10. Upledger Cranio – Sacral Therapy I, Wroclaw, Poland, 2009, Frank Gelber, PT, MSc;
11. Upledger Cranio – Sacral Therapy II , Wroclaw, Poland, 2009, Frank Gelber, PT, MSc;
12. Upledger Cranio – Sacral Therapy III, Wroclaw, Poland, 2009, Frank Gelber, PT, MSc;
13. 1st Educational SOSORT Course, Barcelona, Spain, 2011, Eric Parent, PT, PhD, SOSORT Members;
14. Training and workshops on functional mobility and screening for idiopathic scoliosis in Poznan Count On Health Program, Poznan, Poland, 2011, Tomasz Kotwicki, MD, PhD, Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD;
15. SEAS Course: Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis and Scoliosis Manager for physios, Milan, Italy, 2012, Michele Romano, PT, ISICO TEAM;
16. Training and workshops on functional mobility and screening for idiopathic scoliosis in Poznan Count On Health Program, Poznan, Poland, 2012, Tomasz Kotwicki, MD, PhD, Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD;
17. Training and workshops on functional mobility and screening for idiopathic scoliosis, Lodz, Poland, 2014, Rafal Hejna, PT, MSc, Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD;
18. SOSORT 2nd Research Course, Katowice, Poland, 2015, Eric Parent, PT, PhD, Josette Bettany-Saltikov, PT, PhD, SOSORT Members (Includ-ing Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD);
19. SOSORT Instructional Pre-Meeting Course, The sagittal profile, Lyon, France, 2017, Josette Bettany-Saltikov, PT, PhD, Hagit Berdishevsky, PT, MSc, SOSORT Members (Including Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD);
20. SOSORT Pre-conference Educational course, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2018, Hagit Berdishevsky, PT, PhD, Sanja Schreiber, PT, MSc, SOSORT Members (Including Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD);
21. Training and workshops on functional mobility and screening for idiopathic scoliosis in “Skierniewice Count On Health” Program, Skierniewice, Poland, 2018, Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD, Dariusz Czaprowski, PT, PhD, Marcin Tyrakowski, MD, PhD, Tomasz Kotwicki, MD, PhD;
22. Training and workshops on functional mobility and screening for idiopathic scoliosis in “Skierniewice Count On Health” Program for school teachers, Skierniewice, Poland, 2018, Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD;
23. 1st International Conference on Scoliosis Management Workshop “Pos-ture Assessment”, Istanbul, Turkey, 2019, Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD;
24. Clinical Course „The use of digital photography in the documentation and objectification of body posture evaluation”, Olsztyn, Poland, 2021, Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD, Dariusz Czaprowski, PT, Phd;
25. PSSE SCHROTH METHOD Online Basic Course, Athens, Greece, 2023, Nikos Karavidas, PT, MSc. Scientific experience:
- publications (according to PubMed):
1. Czaprowski D, Kotwicki T, Pawłowska P, Stoliński L. Joint hyper-mobility in children with idiopathic scoliosis: SOSORT award 2011 win-ner. Scoliosis. 2011 Oct 7;6:22. doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-6-22. PMID: 21981906 Free PMC article.
2. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T, Czaprowski D, Chowanska J, Suzuki N. Analysis of the Anterior Trunk Symmetry Index (ATSI). Preliminary re-port. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2012;176:242-6. PMID: 22744500
3. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T. Trunk asymmetry in one thousand school chil-dren aged 7-10 years. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2012;176:259-63. PMID: 22744504
4. Czaprowski D, Kotwicki T, Stoliński L. Assessment of joint laxity in children and adolescents: a review of methods. Ortop Traumatol Rehabil. 2012 Sep-Oct;14(5):407-20. doi: 10.5604/15093492.1016368. PMID: 23208932 Review.
5. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T. Self-correction of posture: assessment of the quality of the movement accomplished by non-instructed school children. Scoliosis 7 (Suppl 1), O66 (2012). Doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-7-S1-O66
6. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T, Czaprowski D, Chowanska J. Analysis of an-terior trunk symmetry index (ATSI). Preliminary report. Scoliosis 8 (Suppl 1), O25 (2013). doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-8-S1-O25
7. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Janusz P, Tyra-kowski M, Kono Katsuki, Suzuki Nobumasa, Kotwicki T. Analysis of Anterior Trunk Symmetry Index (ATSI) in healthy school children based on 2D digital photography: normal limits for age 7-10 years. Scoliosis 8 (Suppl 2), P10 (2013). doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-8-S2-P10
8. Czaprowski D, Leszczewska J, Kolwicz A, Pawlowska P, Kotwicki T, Stolinski L, Kedra A. The influence of self-stretch based on post-isometric relaxation, static stretch combined with stabilization exercises and stabilization exercises only on hamstring, one-joint and two-joints hip flexors flexibility and finger-to-floor test results. Scoliosis 8 (Suppl 1), P1 (2013). doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-8-S1-P1
9. Czaprowski D, Kotwicki T, Pawłowska P, Stolinski L, Kozinoga M, Janusz P. Joint hypermobility in girls with idiopathic scoliosis: relation with age, curve pattern and curve size. Scoliosis 8 (Suppl 2), P2 (2013). doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-8-S2-P2
10. Korbel K, Kozinoga M, Stoliński Ł, Kotwicki T. Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Criteria and Society of Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabi-litation Treatment (SOSORT) 2008 Guidelines in Non-Operative Treat-ment of Idiopathic Scoliosis. Pol Orthop Traumatol. 2014 Jul 28;79:118-22. PMID: 25066033 Review.
11. Stoliński Ł, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Kotwicki T. Clinical measu-rement of sagittal trunk curvatures: photographic angles versus rippstein plurimeter angles in healthy school children. Scoliosis 9 (Suppl 1), O15 (2014). Doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-9-S1-O15
12. Czaprowski D, Pawłowska P, Stoliński L, Kotwicki T. Active self-correction of back posture in children instructed with 'straighten your back' command. Man Ther. 2014 Oct;19(5):392-8. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2013.10.005. Epub 2013 Oct 27. PMID: 24246905
13. Korbel K, Stoliński Ł, Kozinoga M, Kotwicki T. Retrospective analy-sis of idiopathic scoliosis medical records coming from one out-patient clinic for compatibility with Scoliosis Research Society criteria for brace treatment studies. Scoliosis Spinal Disord. 2016 Oct 14;11(Suppl 2):37. doi: 10.1186/s13013-016-0097-4. eCollection 2016. PMID: 27785476 Free PMC article.
14. Stolinski L, Kozinoga M, Czaprowski D, Tyrakowski M, Cerny P, Suzuki N, Kotwicki T. Two-dimensional digital photography for child body posture evaluation: standardized technique, reliable parameters and normative data for age 7-10 years. Scoliosis Spinal Disord. 2017 Dec 19;12:38. doi: 10.1186/s13013-017-0146-7. eCollection 2017. PMID: 29276784 Free PMC article. Review.
15. Bettany‐Saltikov J, Kandasamy G, Czaprowski D, Stolinski L. Li-mits of Normality and Symmetry in Standing Back Shape and Posture: 3D Mapping and Analysis of Young Adults. Innovations in Spinal De-formities and Postural Disorders. InTech. 2017. doi: 10.5772/intechopen.69575
16. Czaprowski D, Stoliński Ł, Tyrakowski M, Kozinoga M, Kotwicki T Non-structural misalignments of body posture in the sagittal plane. Sco-liosis Spinal Disord. 2018 Mar 5;13:6. doi: 10.1186/s13013-018-0151-5. eCollection 2018. PMID: 29516039 Free PMC article. Review.
17. Kozinoga M, Stoliński Ł, Korbel K, Politarczyk K, Janusz P, Ko-twicki T. Regular School Sport versus Dedicated Physical Activities for Body Posture-A Prospective Controlled Study Assessing the Sagittal Pla-ne in 7-10-Year-Old Children. J Clin Med. 2022 Feb 25;11(5):1255. doi: 10.3390/jcm11051255. PMID: 35268346 Free PMC article.
- membership in scientific societies:
1. SOSORT (Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treat-ment) – Scientific Committee Member
2. Polish SOSORT Group – Founding Member, Secretary of the Polish SOSORT Group
3. The Polish Chamber of Physiotherapists (KIF) – Physioprohylaxis Thematic Team Member
- Main conferences: English language
1. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T. Self-correction of posture: assessment of the quality of the move-ment accomplished by non-instructed school children – 8th Annual Meeting of the SOSORT 2011 – International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, Bar-celona, Spain, 19-21.05.2011;
2. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T. Change of the child’s posture alter sacroiliac manipulation: im-proved symmetry assessed with POTSI index – 8th Annual Meeting of the SOSORT 2011 – International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, Barcelona, Spain, 19-21.05.2011.
3. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T, Czaprowski D, Chowanska J, Suzuki N. Analysis of the Ante-rior Trunk Symmetry Index (ATSI). 9th Biennial Scientific Meeting of International Re-search Society of Spinal Deformities, Poznan, Poland, 1-4.07.2012;
4. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T. Trunk asymmetry in one thousand school children aged 7-10 years. 9th Biennial Scientific Meeting of International Research Society of Spinal Deformi-ties, Poznan, Poland, 1-4.07.2012;
5. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T, Czaprowski D, Chowańska J. Analysis of Anterior Trunk Symmetry Index (ATSI). Preliminary report. 9th Annual Meeting of the SOSORT 2012 – In-ternational Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformitioes, Milan, Italy, 10-12.05.2012;
6. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Janusz P, Tyrakowski M, Kono K, Suzuki N, Kotwicki T. Analysis of Anterior Trunk Symmetry Index (ATSI) in healthy school children based on 2D digital photography: normal limits for age 7-10 years. 10th In-ternational Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, 10th SOSORT Meeting, Chicago, USA, 8-11.05.2013;
7. Czaprowski D, Kotwicki T, Pawlowska P, Stolinski L, Kozinoga M, Janusz P. Joint hypermobility in girls with idiopathic scoliosis: relation with age, curve pattern and curve size. 10th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, 10th SOSORT Meeting, Chicago, USA, 8-11.05.2013;
8. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Kotwicki T. Clinical measurement of sagittal trunk curvatures: photographic angles versus rippstein plurimeter angles in healthy school children. 11th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, 9th SOSORT Meeting, Wiesbaden, Germany, 8-10.05.2014;
9. Stolinski L. The Anterior (ATSI) and Posterior Trunk Symmetry Index (POTSI) as objec-tive photographic measurement of posture. 12th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, 10th SOSORT Meeting, 2nd Research Course, Katowi-ce, Poland, 7-9.05.2015;
10. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kozionoga M, Korbel K, Ulman P, Kotwicki T. Trunk asymmetry in 8014 primary school children aged 7-10 years – results from local screening program. 12th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformi-ties, 10th SOSORT Meeting, Katowice, Poland, 7-9.05.2015;
11. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Ulman P, Kotwicki T. Photograph-ic parameters for sagittal profile assessment: normal values for children aged 7-10 years. 12th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, 10th SOSORT Meeting, Katowice, Poland, 7-9.05.2015;
12. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Ulman P, Kotwicki T. Digital pho-tography for sagittal trunk curvatures: standardization and repeatability of the method. 12th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, 10th SO-SORT Meeting, Katowice, Poland, 7-9.05.2015;
13. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Ulman P, Kotwicki T. Intraobserv-er and interobserver repeatability of sagittal spinal curves measurements using Rippstein plurimeter. 12th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformi-ties, 10th SOSORT Meeting, Katowice, Poland, 7-9.05.2015;
14. Cerny P, Stolinski L, Drnkova J, Czaprowski D, Kosteas A, Marik I. Skeletal deformi-ties measurements of x-ray images and photos on the computer. 18th Prague-Lublin-Sydney-St. Petersburg Symposium, Zwierzyniec, Poland, 21-25.09.2016;
15. Stolinski L, Kozinoga M, Politarczyk K, Korbel K, Czaprowski D, Ulman P, Cerny P, Kono K, Suzuki N, Kotwicki T. Variability of ATSI and POTSI parameters in time and de-pending on camera position. 1st Combined International Conference of SOSORT-IRSSD, Banff, Canada, 25-28.05.2016;
16. Cerny P, Stolinski L, Marik I, Kotwicki T. Method of measuring axial pelvic rotation - pilot study. 12th International Meeting of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabili-tation Treatment (SOSORT). Lyon, France, 4-6.05.2017;
17. Stolinski L, Czaprowsk D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Politarczyk K, Janusz P, Glowka P, Tyrakowski M, Suzuki N, Kotwicki T. Technical errors of the photographic method for body posture assessment. 12th International Meeting of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT). Lyon, France, 4-6.05.2017;
18. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Politarczyk K, Ulman P, Cerny P, Suzuki N, Kotwicki T. Variability of the parameters determined sagittal profile of the trunk assessed using photography. 12th International Meeting of the Society on Scoliosis Ortho-paedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT). Lyon, France, 4-6.05.2017;
19. Stolinski L. Innovations in photographic assessment methods. Pre-Meeting Instructional Course of SOSORT (Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment). Lyon, France, 03.05.2017;
20. Kozinoga M., Stolinski L., Politarczyk K., Korbel K., Czaprowski D. Kotwicki T Active self-correction of child’s body postureassessed in sagittal plane with digital photog-raphy. 13th International Meeting of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT), Dubrovnik, Croatia, 18-20.04.2018;
21. Cerny P., Cerny M., Drnkowa J., Stolinski L., Czaprowski D., Kotwicki T., Marik I. Method of measuring axial pelvic rotation in a photograph – verification from scanned 3D models. 13th International Meeting of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilita-tion Treatment (SOSORT), Dubrovnik, Croatia, 18-20.04.2018;
22. Cerny P., Cerny M., Drnkowa J., Stolinski L., Czaprowski D., Kotwicki T., Marik I. Measurement of spinal and postural deformities from radiographs or photographs using dedicated software for computers and smartphones. 13th International Meeting of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT), Dubrovnik, Croatia, 18-20.04.2018;
23. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D. Standardization of Digital Photography Technique in As-sessment of Body Posture Parameters. 13th International Meeting of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT). Pre-Meeting Instructional Course of SOSORT, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 18.04.2018;
24. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kotwicki T. Photographic method in assess-ment of posturę. 1st International Conference on Scoliosis Management, Istanbul, Turkey, 12-13.04.2019;
25. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kotwicki T. Posture Assessment - Workshop 1st International Conference on Scoliosis Management, Istanbul, Turkey, 12-13.04.2019;
26. Stolinski L. Photographic method in assessment and documentation of body posture ScoSym Webinar, Current trends in research on scoliosis and other spinal deformities, 6.06.2020 (on-line);
27. Stolinski L. Digital photography technique based on ATSI and POTSI parameters Escoliose Talks Brasil Webinar, Forum International, 24.06.2020 (on-line);
28. Stolinski L, Photography technique in 2D assessment of scoliosis and documentation of child’s body posture. Indonesia Webinar, 3.10.2020 (on-line);
29. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kotwicki T. Digital photography in qualita-tive/quantitative assessment and documentation of body posture. 2nd International Symposi-um, Current trends in research on scoliosis and other spinal deformities, Novi Sad, Serbia, 18-19.09.2021;
- Main conferences: Polish language 30. Stoliński Ł, Kotwicki T. Ocena wpływu zabiegu jednorazowej mobilizacji stawów krzyżowo-biodrowych metodą Ackermann’a na postawę dziecka ocenioną wg wskaźni-ka POTSI na podstawie fotogrametrii cyfrowej, Poznań, 6-7.05.2010;
31. Stoliński Ł, Kotwicki T. Współczynniki POTSI i ATSI – ocena symetrii tułowia w płaszczyźnie czołowej. II Konferencja Naukowo-Szkoleniowa: „Forum Praktyków Sko-liozy”, Warszawa, 27.09.2013;
32. Stoliński Ł, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Janusz P, Tyrakowski M, Ko-twicki T. Analiza Przedniego Współczynnika Symetrii Tułowia (ATSI) u zdrowych dzieci na podstawie cyfrowych zdjęć fotograficznych: wartości normatywne dla wieku 7 – 10 lat. XLIV Konferencja Naukowa Polskiego Towarzystwa Antropologicznego, War-szawa, 17-19.09.2013;
33. Stolinski Ł, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Ulman P, Główka P, Kotwicki T. Wartość Kąta Rotacji Tułowia (KRT) u 8014 uczniów poznańskich szkół podstawo-wych w wieku 7-10 lat – Wyniki lokalnego programu przesiewowego. XXV Sympo-zjum Sekcji Ortopedii Dziecięcej Polskiego Towarzystwa Ortopedycznego i Traumato-logicznego, Zakopane, 22-23.05.2015;
34. Stolinski Ł, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel M, Ulman P, Główka P, Kotwicki T. Ocena parametrów fotograficznych w płaszczyźnie strzałkowej: wartości normatywne dla populacji polskich dzieci w wieku 7-10 lat. XXV Sympozjum Sekcji Ortopedii Dzie-cięcej Polskiego Towarzystwa Ortopedycznego i Traumatologicznego, Zakopane, 22-23.05.2015;
35. Stoliński Ł, Kozinoga M, Politarczyk K, Korbel K, Czaprowski D, Ulman P, Cer-ny P, Kono K, Suzuki N, Kotwicki T. Zmienność wartości parametrów fotograficz-nych ATSI i POTSI w czasie oraz w zależności od ustawienia kamery. Interdyscyplinar-na konferencja naukowo-szkoleniowa – IX Majówka Młodej Fizjoterapii, Wrocław, 20-21.05.2016;
36. Stoliński Ł, Kotwicki T. Ocena przedniej i tylnej asymetrii tułowia u pacjentów ze sko-liozą idiopatyczną z zastosowaniem współczynników ATSI i POTSI na podstawie foto-grafii cyfrowej (fotorejestracji). Sympozjum naukowo-szkoleniowe „Skolioza idiopa-tyczna – diagnostyka i leczenie”, Olsztyn, 31.03.2017;
37. Stoliński Ł. Ilościowa ocena poszczególnych parametrów postawy ciała na podstawie fotografii cyfrowej (fotorejestracji). Warsztaty podczas Sympozjum naukowo-szkoleniowego „Skolioza idiopatyczna – diagnostyka i leczenie”, Olsztyn, 31.03.2017.
- scientific projects:
1. Knowledge of physiotherapists about adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and its physiotherapy management – Researcher in interantional project from 2021 until now;
2. Task Force Team of the Rehabilitation, Physical Culture and Society Integration Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences for diagnosis and therapeutic treatment in the direction of idiopathic scoliosis – Researcher of Task Force Team in years 2016-2020;
3. Preventive health project "Skierniewice count on health - defects and misalignments in the body posture of children prophylaxis attending classes I-III elementary schools in Skierniewice" – Author, Coordinator and main Researcher of the project implemented by the City Council in Skierniewice for primary schools in years 2016-2018;
4. “ScolioSee - 3D image processing system for helping physicians in the diagnosis and monitoring of scoliosis” Researcher in EU international scientific grant realized in years 2012-2015;
5. "Poznan focuses on health project - prevention of postural defects among children atten-ding grades I-IV of primary schools in Poznan" in years 2009 – 2011. Researcher and Co-head of clinical photographic studies during the project. Project supported by a grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Financial Mechanism
Profession: Physiotherapist, MSc, PhD
Physical Education Teacher, MSc
Current places of work: Spine Disorders Center in Skierniewice, Poland
Querqus Medical Center, Lodz, Poland
Previous places of work: Center of Body Posture, Olsztyn, Poland
Rehasport Clinic, Poznan, Poland
Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
Sport Secondary School Children, Skierniewice, Poland
Clinical experience:
- years of clinical practice: 17
- clinical expertise: musculoskeletal disorders, faulty posture, idiopathic scoliosis, Scheuermann desease, functional scoliosis,
- idiopathic scoliosis (years of work with patients with IS / mean number of patients diagnosed and treated with IS per month): 17 / 40
- clinical courses:
1. Funktionelle Osteopathie und Integration (FOI), Krakow, Poland, 2006, Hans de Jong, PT, Friedhelm Becker, PT;
2. Ackermann Chiropractic Basic Course, Krakow, Poland, 2006, Paul Ackermann, MD, PhD, Helene Ackermann, DO;
3. Functional Individual Therapy for Scoliosis (FITS) Wrocław, Poland, 2007, Marianna Białek, PhD, PT, Andrzej M'hango, MSc, PT;
4. Methods for diagnostic and therapy for scoliosis patients, Warsaw, Po-land, 2008, Krzysztof Graff, PT, PhD, Pawel Targosinski, PT, PhD;
5. Ackermanna Chiropractic Master Course, Krakow, Poland, 2008, Paul Ackermann, MD, PhD, Helene Ackermann, DO;
6. The using of Thera-Band and Togu Accesorries in Sensomotoric, func-tional training and faulty posture prevention, Warsaw, Poland, 2008, Jozef Spalek, MSc;
7. SpineCor Method Physiotherapy Training, Krakow Poland, 2009, Joan-na Gałuszka, PT, MSc, Ana Del Campo, PT;
8. Dorn Therapy and Breuss Massage, Chrzastawa Wielka, Poland, 2009, Krzysztof Aleksandrowicz, PT, PhD, Joanna Polujanska, MSc;
9. Medical Taping Concept – Medical Taping with Manual Therapy, Kra-kow, Poland, 2009, R.J.E.M. Classen, PT;
10. Upledger Cranio – Sacral Therapy I, Wroclaw, Poland, 2009, Frank Gelber, PT, MSc;
11. Upledger Cranio – Sacral Therapy II , Wroclaw, Poland, 2009, Frank Gelber, PT, MSc;
12. Upledger Cranio – Sacral Therapy III, Wroclaw, Poland, 2009, Frank Gelber, PT, MSc;
13. 1st Educational SOSORT Course, Barcelona, Spain, 2011, Eric Parent, PT, PhD, SOSORT Members;
14. Training and workshops on functional mobility and screening for idiopathic scoliosis in Poznan Count On Health Program, Poznan, Poland, 2011, Tomasz Kotwicki, MD, PhD, Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD;
15. SEAS Course: Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis and Scoliosis Manager for physios, Milan, Italy, 2012, Michele Romano, PT, ISICO TEAM;
16. Training and workshops on functional mobility and screening for idiopathic scoliosis in Poznan Count On Health Program, Poznan, Poland, 2012, Tomasz Kotwicki, MD, PhD, Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD;
17. Training and workshops on functional mobility and screening for idiopathic scoliosis, Lodz, Poland, 2014, Rafal Hejna, PT, MSc, Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD;
18. SOSORT 2nd Research Course, Katowice, Poland, 2015, Eric Parent, PT, PhD, Josette Bettany-Saltikov, PT, PhD, SOSORT Members (Includ-ing Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD);
19. SOSORT Instructional Pre-Meeting Course, The sagittal profile, Lyon, France, 2017, Josette Bettany-Saltikov, PT, PhD, Hagit Berdishevsky, PT, MSc, SOSORT Members (Including Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD);
20. SOSORT Pre-conference Educational course, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2018, Hagit Berdishevsky, PT, PhD, Sanja Schreiber, PT, MSc, SOSORT Members (Including Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD);
21. Training and workshops on functional mobility and screening for idiopathic scoliosis in “Skierniewice Count On Health” Program, Skierniewice, Poland, 2018, Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD, Dariusz Czaprowski, PT, PhD, Marcin Tyrakowski, MD, PhD, Tomasz Kotwicki, MD, PhD;
22. Training and workshops on functional mobility and screening for idiopathic scoliosis in “Skierniewice Count On Health” Program for school teachers, Skierniewice, Poland, 2018, Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD;
23. 1st International Conference on Scoliosis Management Workshop “Pos-ture Assessment”, Istanbul, Turkey, 2019, Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD;
24. Clinical Course „The use of digital photography in the documentation and objectification of body posture evaluation”, Olsztyn, Poland, 2021, Lukasz Stolinski, PT, PhD, Dariusz Czaprowski, PT, Phd;
25. PSSE SCHROTH METHOD Online Basic Course, Athens, Greece, 2023, Nikos Karavidas, PT, MSc. Scientific experience:
- publications (according to PubMed):
1. Czaprowski D, Kotwicki T, Pawłowska P, Stoliński L. Joint hyper-mobility in children with idiopathic scoliosis: SOSORT award 2011 win-ner. Scoliosis. 2011 Oct 7;6:22. doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-6-22. PMID: 21981906 Free PMC article.
2. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T, Czaprowski D, Chowanska J, Suzuki N. Analysis of the Anterior Trunk Symmetry Index (ATSI). Preliminary re-port. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2012;176:242-6. PMID: 22744500
3. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T. Trunk asymmetry in one thousand school chil-dren aged 7-10 years. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2012;176:259-63. PMID: 22744504
4. Czaprowski D, Kotwicki T, Stoliński L. Assessment of joint laxity in children and adolescents: a review of methods. Ortop Traumatol Rehabil. 2012 Sep-Oct;14(5):407-20. doi: 10.5604/15093492.1016368. PMID: 23208932 Review.
5. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T. Self-correction of posture: assessment of the quality of the movement accomplished by non-instructed school children. Scoliosis 7 (Suppl 1), O66 (2012). Doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-7-S1-O66
6. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T, Czaprowski D, Chowanska J. Analysis of an-terior trunk symmetry index (ATSI). Preliminary report. Scoliosis 8 (Suppl 1), O25 (2013). doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-8-S1-O25
7. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Janusz P, Tyra-kowski M, Kono Katsuki, Suzuki Nobumasa, Kotwicki T. Analysis of Anterior Trunk Symmetry Index (ATSI) in healthy school children based on 2D digital photography: normal limits for age 7-10 years. Scoliosis 8 (Suppl 2), P10 (2013). doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-8-S2-P10
8. Czaprowski D, Leszczewska J, Kolwicz A, Pawlowska P, Kotwicki T, Stolinski L, Kedra A. The influence of self-stretch based on post-isometric relaxation, static stretch combined with stabilization exercises and stabilization exercises only on hamstring, one-joint and two-joints hip flexors flexibility and finger-to-floor test results. Scoliosis 8 (Suppl 1), P1 (2013). doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-8-S1-P1
9. Czaprowski D, Kotwicki T, Pawłowska P, Stolinski L, Kozinoga M, Janusz P. Joint hypermobility in girls with idiopathic scoliosis: relation with age, curve pattern and curve size. Scoliosis 8 (Suppl 2), P2 (2013). doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-8-S2-P2
10. Korbel K, Kozinoga M, Stoliński Ł, Kotwicki T. Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Criteria and Society of Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabi-litation Treatment (SOSORT) 2008 Guidelines in Non-Operative Treat-ment of Idiopathic Scoliosis. Pol Orthop Traumatol. 2014 Jul 28;79:118-22. PMID: 25066033 Review.
11. Stoliński Ł, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Kotwicki T. Clinical measu-rement of sagittal trunk curvatures: photographic angles versus rippstein plurimeter angles in healthy school children. Scoliosis 9 (Suppl 1), O15 (2014). Doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-9-S1-O15
12. Czaprowski D, Pawłowska P, Stoliński L, Kotwicki T. Active self-correction of back posture in children instructed with 'straighten your back' command. Man Ther. 2014 Oct;19(5):392-8. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2013.10.005. Epub 2013 Oct 27. PMID: 24246905
13. Korbel K, Stoliński Ł, Kozinoga M, Kotwicki T. Retrospective analy-sis of idiopathic scoliosis medical records coming from one out-patient clinic for compatibility with Scoliosis Research Society criteria for brace treatment studies. Scoliosis Spinal Disord. 2016 Oct 14;11(Suppl 2):37. doi: 10.1186/s13013-016-0097-4. eCollection 2016. PMID: 27785476 Free PMC article.
14. Stolinski L, Kozinoga M, Czaprowski D, Tyrakowski M, Cerny P, Suzuki N, Kotwicki T. Two-dimensional digital photography for child body posture evaluation: standardized technique, reliable parameters and normative data for age 7-10 years. Scoliosis Spinal Disord. 2017 Dec 19;12:38. doi: 10.1186/s13013-017-0146-7. eCollection 2017. PMID: 29276784 Free PMC article. Review.
15. Bettany‐Saltikov J, Kandasamy G, Czaprowski D, Stolinski L. Li-mits of Normality and Symmetry in Standing Back Shape and Posture: 3D Mapping and Analysis of Young Adults. Innovations in Spinal De-formities and Postural Disorders. InTech. 2017. doi: 10.5772/intechopen.69575
16. Czaprowski D, Stoliński Ł, Tyrakowski M, Kozinoga M, Kotwicki T Non-structural misalignments of body posture in the sagittal plane. Sco-liosis Spinal Disord. 2018 Mar 5;13:6. doi: 10.1186/s13013-018-0151-5. eCollection 2018. PMID: 29516039 Free PMC article. Review.
17. Kozinoga M, Stoliński Ł, Korbel K, Politarczyk K, Janusz P, Ko-twicki T. Regular School Sport versus Dedicated Physical Activities for Body Posture-A Prospective Controlled Study Assessing the Sagittal Pla-ne in 7-10-Year-Old Children. J Clin Med. 2022 Feb 25;11(5):1255. doi: 10.3390/jcm11051255. PMID: 35268346 Free PMC article.
- membership in scientific societies:
1. SOSORT (Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treat-ment) – Scientific Committee Member
2. Polish SOSORT Group – Founding Member, Secretary of the Polish SOSORT Group
3. The Polish Chamber of Physiotherapists (KIF) – Physioprohylaxis Thematic Team Member
- Main conferences: English language
1. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T. Self-correction of posture: assessment of the quality of the move-ment accomplished by non-instructed school children – 8th Annual Meeting of the SOSORT 2011 – International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, Bar-celona, Spain, 19-21.05.2011;
2. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T. Change of the child’s posture alter sacroiliac manipulation: im-proved symmetry assessed with POTSI index – 8th Annual Meeting of the SOSORT 2011 – International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, Barcelona, Spain, 19-21.05.2011.
3. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T, Czaprowski D, Chowanska J, Suzuki N. Analysis of the Ante-rior Trunk Symmetry Index (ATSI). 9th Biennial Scientific Meeting of International Re-search Society of Spinal Deformities, Poznan, Poland, 1-4.07.2012;
4. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T. Trunk asymmetry in one thousand school children aged 7-10 years. 9th Biennial Scientific Meeting of International Research Society of Spinal Deformi-ties, Poznan, Poland, 1-4.07.2012;
5. Stolinski L, Kotwicki T, Czaprowski D, Chowańska J. Analysis of Anterior Trunk Symmetry Index (ATSI). Preliminary report. 9th Annual Meeting of the SOSORT 2012 – In-ternational Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformitioes, Milan, Italy, 10-12.05.2012;
6. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Janusz P, Tyrakowski M, Kono K, Suzuki N, Kotwicki T. Analysis of Anterior Trunk Symmetry Index (ATSI) in healthy school children based on 2D digital photography: normal limits for age 7-10 years. 10th In-ternational Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, 10th SOSORT Meeting, Chicago, USA, 8-11.05.2013;
7. Czaprowski D, Kotwicki T, Pawlowska P, Stolinski L, Kozinoga M, Janusz P. Joint hypermobility in girls with idiopathic scoliosis: relation with age, curve pattern and curve size. 10th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, 10th SOSORT Meeting, Chicago, USA, 8-11.05.2013;
8. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Kotwicki T. Clinical measurement of sagittal trunk curvatures: photographic angles versus rippstein plurimeter angles in healthy school children. 11th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, 9th SOSORT Meeting, Wiesbaden, Germany, 8-10.05.2014;
9. Stolinski L. The Anterior (ATSI) and Posterior Trunk Symmetry Index (POTSI) as objec-tive photographic measurement of posture. 12th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, 10th SOSORT Meeting, 2nd Research Course, Katowi-ce, Poland, 7-9.05.2015;
10. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kozionoga M, Korbel K, Ulman P, Kotwicki T. Trunk asymmetry in 8014 primary school children aged 7-10 years – results from local screening program. 12th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformi-ties, 10th SOSORT Meeting, Katowice, Poland, 7-9.05.2015;
11. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Ulman P, Kotwicki T. Photograph-ic parameters for sagittal profile assessment: normal values for children aged 7-10 years. 12th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, 10th SOSORT Meeting, Katowice, Poland, 7-9.05.2015;
12. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Ulman P, Kotwicki T. Digital pho-tography for sagittal trunk curvatures: standardization and repeatability of the method. 12th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, 10th SO-SORT Meeting, Katowice, Poland, 7-9.05.2015;
13. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Ulman P, Kotwicki T. Intraobserv-er and interobserver repeatability of sagittal spinal curves measurements using Rippstein plurimeter. 12th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformi-ties, 10th SOSORT Meeting, Katowice, Poland, 7-9.05.2015;
14. Cerny P, Stolinski L, Drnkova J, Czaprowski D, Kosteas A, Marik I. Skeletal deformi-ties measurements of x-ray images and photos on the computer. 18th Prague-Lublin-Sydney-St. Petersburg Symposium, Zwierzyniec, Poland, 21-25.09.2016;
15. Stolinski L, Kozinoga M, Politarczyk K, Korbel K, Czaprowski D, Ulman P, Cerny P, Kono K, Suzuki N, Kotwicki T. Variability of ATSI and POTSI parameters in time and de-pending on camera position. 1st Combined International Conference of SOSORT-IRSSD, Banff, Canada, 25-28.05.2016;
16. Cerny P, Stolinski L, Marik I, Kotwicki T. Method of measuring axial pelvic rotation - pilot study. 12th International Meeting of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabili-tation Treatment (SOSORT). Lyon, France, 4-6.05.2017;
17. Stolinski L, Czaprowsk D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Politarczyk K, Janusz P, Glowka P, Tyrakowski M, Suzuki N, Kotwicki T. Technical errors of the photographic method for body posture assessment. 12th International Meeting of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT). Lyon, France, 4-6.05.2017;
18. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Politarczyk K, Ulman P, Cerny P, Suzuki N, Kotwicki T. Variability of the parameters determined sagittal profile of the trunk assessed using photography. 12th International Meeting of the Society on Scoliosis Ortho-paedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT). Lyon, France, 4-6.05.2017;
19. Stolinski L. Innovations in photographic assessment methods. Pre-Meeting Instructional Course of SOSORT (Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment). Lyon, France, 03.05.2017;
20. Kozinoga M., Stolinski L., Politarczyk K., Korbel K., Czaprowski D. Kotwicki T Active self-correction of child’s body postureassessed in sagittal plane with digital photog-raphy. 13th International Meeting of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT), Dubrovnik, Croatia, 18-20.04.2018;
21. Cerny P., Cerny M., Drnkowa J., Stolinski L., Czaprowski D., Kotwicki T., Marik I. Method of measuring axial pelvic rotation in a photograph – verification from scanned 3D models. 13th International Meeting of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilita-tion Treatment (SOSORT), Dubrovnik, Croatia, 18-20.04.2018;
22. Cerny P., Cerny M., Drnkowa J., Stolinski L., Czaprowski D., Kotwicki T., Marik I. Measurement of spinal and postural deformities from radiographs or photographs using dedicated software for computers and smartphones. 13th International Meeting of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT), Dubrovnik, Croatia, 18-20.04.2018;
23. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D. Standardization of Digital Photography Technique in As-sessment of Body Posture Parameters. 13th International Meeting of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT). Pre-Meeting Instructional Course of SOSORT, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 18.04.2018;
24. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kotwicki T. Photographic method in assess-ment of posturę. 1st International Conference on Scoliosis Management, Istanbul, Turkey, 12-13.04.2019;
25. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kotwicki T. Posture Assessment - Workshop 1st International Conference on Scoliosis Management, Istanbul, Turkey, 12-13.04.2019;
26. Stolinski L. Photographic method in assessment and documentation of body posture ScoSym Webinar, Current trends in research on scoliosis and other spinal deformities, 6.06.2020 (on-line);
27. Stolinski L. Digital photography technique based on ATSI and POTSI parameters Escoliose Talks Brasil Webinar, Forum International, 24.06.2020 (on-line);
28. Stolinski L, Photography technique in 2D assessment of scoliosis and documentation of child’s body posture. Indonesia Webinar, 3.10.2020 (on-line);
29. Stolinski L, Czaprowski D, Kotwicki T. Digital photography in qualita-tive/quantitative assessment and documentation of body posture. 2nd International Symposi-um, Current trends in research on scoliosis and other spinal deformities, Novi Sad, Serbia, 18-19.09.2021;
- Main conferences: Polish language 30. Stoliński Ł, Kotwicki T. Ocena wpływu zabiegu jednorazowej mobilizacji stawów krzyżowo-biodrowych metodą Ackermann’a na postawę dziecka ocenioną wg wskaźni-ka POTSI na podstawie fotogrametrii cyfrowej, Poznań, 6-7.05.2010;
31. Stoliński Ł, Kotwicki T. Współczynniki POTSI i ATSI – ocena symetrii tułowia w płaszczyźnie czołowej. II Konferencja Naukowo-Szkoleniowa: „Forum Praktyków Sko-liozy”, Warszawa, 27.09.2013;
32. Stoliński Ł, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Janusz P, Tyrakowski M, Ko-twicki T. Analiza Przedniego Współczynnika Symetrii Tułowia (ATSI) u zdrowych dzieci na podstawie cyfrowych zdjęć fotograficznych: wartości normatywne dla wieku 7 – 10 lat. XLIV Konferencja Naukowa Polskiego Towarzystwa Antropologicznego, War-szawa, 17-19.09.2013;
33. Stolinski Ł, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel K, Ulman P, Główka P, Kotwicki T. Wartość Kąta Rotacji Tułowia (KRT) u 8014 uczniów poznańskich szkół podstawo-wych w wieku 7-10 lat – Wyniki lokalnego programu przesiewowego. XXV Sympo-zjum Sekcji Ortopedii Dziecięcej Polskiego Towarzystwa Ortopedycznego i Traumato-logicznego, Zakopane, 22-23.05.2015;
34. Stolinski Ł, Czaprowski D, Kozinoga M, Korbel M, Ulman P, Główka P, Kotwicki T. Ocena parametrów fotograficznych w płaszczyźnie strzałkowej: wartości normatywne dla populacji polskich dzieci w wieku 7-10 lat. XXV Sympozjum Sekcji Ortopedii Dzie-cięcej Polskiego Towarzystwa Ortopedycznego i Traumatologicznego, Zakopane, 22-23.05.2015;
35. Stoliński Ł, Kozinoga M, Politarczyk K, Korbel K, Czaprowski D, Ulman P, Cer-ny P, Kono K, Suzuki N, Kotwicki T. Zmienność wartości parametrów fotograficz-nych ATSI i POTSI w czasie oraz w zależności od ustawienia kamery. Interdyscyplinar-na konferencja naukowo-szkoleniowa – IX Majówka Młodej Fizjoterapii, Wrocław, 20-21.05.2016;
36. Stoliński Ł, Kotwicki T. Ocena przedniej i tylnej asymetrii tułowia u pacjentów ze sko-liozą idiopatyczną z zastosowaniem współczynników ATSI i POTSI na podstawie foto-grafii cyfrowej (fotorejestracji). Sympozjum naukowo-szkoleniowe „Skolioza idiopa-tyczna – diagnostyka i leczenie”, Olsztyn, 31.03.2017;
37. Stoliński Ł. Ilościowa ocena poszczególnych parametrów postawy ciała na podstawie fotografii cyfrowej (fotorejestracji). Warsztaty podczas Sympozjum naukowo-szkoleniowego „Skolioza idiopatyczna – diagnostyka i leczenie”, Olsztyn, 31.03.2017.
- scientific projects:
1. Knowledge of physiotherapists about adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and its physiotherapy management – Researcher in interantional project from 2021 until now;
2. Task Force Team of the Rehabilitation, Physical Culture and Society Integration Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences for diagnosis and therapeutic treatment in the direction of idiopathic scoliosis – Researcher of Task Force Team in years 2016-2020;
3. Preventive health project "Skierniewice count on health - defects and misalignments in the body posture of children prophylaxis attending classes I-III elementary schools in Skierniewice" – Author, Coordinator and main Researcher of the project implemented by the City Council in Skierniewice for primary schools in years 2016-2018;
4. “ScolioSee - 3D image processing system for helping physicians in the diagnosis and monitoring of scoliosis” Researcher in EU international scientific grant realized in years 2012-2015;
5. "Poznan focuses on health project - prevention of postural defects among children atten-ding grades I-IV of primary schools in Poznan" in years 2009 – 2011. Researcher and Co-head of clinical photographic studies during the project. Project supported by a grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Financial Mechanism
- Phone:+48500771470
- Email:stolinskilukasz@interia.pl
Dariusz Czaprowski
Name and surname: Dariusz Czaprowski, PT, PhD
Profession: Physiotherapist
Place of work:
1. Associate Professor at Department of Physiotherapy, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
2. Clinical and Scientific Director of the Center of Body Posture, Olsztyn, Poland
Clinical experience:
1. Years of clinical practice: 24
2. Clinical expertise: musculoskeletal disorders, spinal deformities (idiopathic scoliosis, Scheuermann disease, faults of body posture, injuries, back pain)
3. 24 years of work with patients with idiopathic scoliosis / mean number of patients diagnosed and treated with idiopathic scoliosis per month: 40
Main clinical courses related to idiopathic scoliosis:
1. Functional Individual Therapy for Scoliosis (FITS Concept), Wrocław, Poland, Marianna Białek, PT, PhD, Andrzej Mhango, PT
2. SEAS: Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis and Scoliosis and Scoliosis Manager for physios, Milan, Italy
3. BSPTS-Schroth based method, Poznań, Poland, Manuel Rigo, MD, Mateusz Kozinoga, PT, PhD
Scientific experience:
1. Number of scientific publications (according to PubMed): 46
2. Membership in scientific societies:
SOSORT (Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment)
Committee for Rehabilitation, Physical Culture and Social Integration of Polish Academy of Sciences
3. Main conferences:
Czaprowski D, Kotwicki T, Pawłowska P, Stoliński Ł. Joint hypermobility syndrome in children with idiopathic scoliosis. 8th Annual Meeting of the SOSORT, International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, Barcelona, Spain, 19-21.05.2011 – winner of SOSORT 2011 Award for Best Clinical Paper Czaprowski D. Simple tests for physical capacity evaluation. International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities.
10th Annual SOSORT Meeting, Katowice, Poland, 7-9.05.2015 Czaprowski D. Non-structural misalignments of body posture in sagittal plane. SOSORT Pre-meeting Education Course, SOSORT 12th International Conference, Lyon, France 03.05.2017
Czaprowski D, Tyrakowski M, Bloda J, Was J, Dembińska A, Kotwicki T. Diurnal variation of body height in children with Idiopathic scoliosis. SOSORT 12th International Conference, , Lyon, France, 03.05.2017
Czaprowski D, Błażkiewicz A, Grygorowicz M. XXVI International Conference of Sports Rehabilitation and Traumatology “The Future of Footbal Medicine”, Injuries in young football goalkeepers. Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain, 13-15.05.2017
Czaprowski D. Evaluation of Motor Skills and Patterns of Movements in Relation to the Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises Pre-meeting education course during XII International Meeting of Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT), Dubrovnik, Croatia, 18.04.2018
Czaprowski D, Lendzion M, Dembińska A, Ewertowska P, Waś J, Kozinoga M, Stoliński Ł, Tyrakowski M, Kotwicki T. Self-evaluation of aesthetics and the quality of life in children and adolescents with non-operatively treated idiopathic scoliosis. XII International Meeting of Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT), Dubrovnik, Chorwacja, 19-21.04.2018
Czaprowski D. Principles of screening for early detection of idiopathic scoliosis recommendations of the Committee for Rehabilitation, Physical Education and Social Integration of the Polish Academy of Sciences. 2nd On-line Brazilian Scoliosis Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 24-26.06.2022
Czaprowski D. AIS Screening Procedure. 3rd International Symposium „Current Trends in Research on Scoliosis and Other Spinal Deformities”, Athens, Greece, 17-18.09.2022 Czaprowski D. Diagnosis and physiotherapy of idiopathic scoliosis. 1st International Forum Dongju Univeristy, Busan, South Korea, 26.10-02.11.2022
Scientific projects:
1. 3D Image Processing System for helping physicians in the diagnosis and monitoring of scoliosis”, 315217 Research Executive Agency, project coordinator: Ateknea Solutions, 2012–2015
2. Bridging the gap among coaches, physician and physiotherapist: establishing the consensus on structured warm up football adolescent goalkeepers”, 2359/08/2018, International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), 2018–2020
3. Recommendation for screening of idiopathic scoliosis. Committee for Rehabilitation, Physical Culture and Social Integration of Polish Academy of Sciences, 2016-2020
4. Epidemiology od generalized joint hypermobility.
Profession: Physiotherapist
Place of work:
1. Associate Professor at Department of Physiotherapy, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
2. Clinical and Scientific Director of the Center of Body Posture, Olsztyn, Poland
Clinical experience:
1. Years of clinical practice: 24
2. Clinical expertise: musculoskeletal disorders, spinal deformities (idiopathic scoliosis, Scheuermann disease, faults of body posture, injuries, back pain)
3. 24 years of work with patients with idiopathic scoliosis / mean number of patients diagnosed and treated with idiopathic scoliosis per month: 40
Main clinical courses related to idiopathic scoliosis:
1. Functional Individual Therapy for Scoliosis (FITS Concept), Wrocław, Poland, Marianna Białek, PT, PhD, Andrzej Mhango, PT
2. SEAS: Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis and Scoliosis and Scoliosis Manager for physios, Milan, Italy
3. BSPTS-Schroth based method, Poznań, Poland, Manuel Rigo, MD, Mateusz Kozinoga, PT, PhD
Scientific experience:
1. Number of scientific publications (according to PubMed): 46
2. Membership in scientific societies:
SOSORT (Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment)
Committee for Rehabilitation, Physical Culture and Social Integration of Polish Academy of Sciences
3. Main conferences:
Czaprowski D, Kotwicki T, Pawłowska P, Stoliński Ł. Joint hypermobility syndrome in children with idiopathic scoliosis. 8th Annual Meeting of the SOSORT, International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities, Barcelona, Spain, 19-21.05.2011 – winner of SOSORT 2011 Award for Best Clinical Paper Czaprowski D. Simple tests for physical capacity evaluation. International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities.
10th Annual SOSORT Meeting, Katowice, Poland, 7-9.05.2015 Czaprowski D. Non-structural misalignments of body posture in sagittal plane. SOSORT Pre-meeting Education Course, SOSORT 12th International Conference, Lyon, France 03.05.2017
Czaprowski D, Tyrakowski M, Bloda J, Was J, Dembińska A, Kotwicki T. Diurnal variation of body height in children with Idiopathic scoliosis. SOSORT 12th International Conference, , Lyon, France, 03.05.2017
Czaprowski D, Błażkiewicz A, Grygorowicz M. XXVI International Conference of Sports Rehabilitation and Traumatology “The Future of Footbal Medicine”, Injuries in young football goalkeepers. Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain, 13-15.05.2017
Czaprowski D. Evaluation of Motor Skills and Patterns of Movements in Relation to the Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises Pre-meeting education course during XII International Meeting of Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT), Dubrovnik, Croatia, 18.04.2018
Czaprowski D, Lendzion M, Dembińska A, Ewertowska P, Waś J, Kozinoga M, Stoliński Ł, Tyrakowski M, Kotwicki T. Self-evaluation of aesthetics and the quality of life in children and adolescents with non-operatively treated idiopathic scoliosis. XII International Meeting of Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT), Dubrovnik, Chorwacja, 19-21.04.2018
Czaprowski D. Principles of screening for early detection of idiopathic scoliosis recommendations of the Committee for Rehabilitation, Physical Education and Social Integration of the Polish Academy of Sciences. 2nd On-line Brazilian Scoliosis Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 24-26.06.2022
Czaprowski D. AIS Screening Procedure. 3rd International Symposium „Current Trends in Research on Scoliosis and Other Spinal Deformities”, Athens, Greece, 17-18.09.2022 Czaprowski D. Diagnosis and physiotherapy of idiopathic scoliosis. 1st International Forum Dongju Univeristy, Busan, South Korea, 26.10-02.11.2022
Scientific projects:
1. 3D Image Processing System for helping physicians in the diagnosis and monitoring of scoliosis”, 315217 Research Executive Agency, project coordinator: Ateknea Solutions, 2012–2015
2. Bridging the gap among coaches, physician and physiotherapist: establishing the consensus on structured warm up football adolescent goalkeepers”, 2359/08/2018, International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), 2018–2020
3. Recommendation for screening of idiopathic scoliosis. Committee for Rehabilitation, Physical Culture and Social Integration of Polish Academy of Sciences, 2016-2020
4. Epidemiology od generalized joint hypermobility.
- Phone:+48607307773
- Email:dariusz.czaprowski@interia.pl
Turkey
Yavuz Yakut
Physiotherapist, PhD, Professor
Yavuz YAKUT, PT, PhD, Prof
Date of Birth: 4 April 1962
Profession: Physiotherapist, Teacher in BSc, MSc, and PhD education
Universities:
Hacettepe University (BSc, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation)
Hacettepe University (MSc, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation)
Hacettepe University (PhD, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation)
Anadolu University (BSc, Business Administration Hasan Kalyoncu University (MSc, Measurement and Evaluation in Education)
Place of Work: Professor at Hasan Kalyoncu University. Clinical consultant at Ankara and Istanbul.
Clinical Experience:
- Years of clinical practice: 38 years
- Clinical expertise: Idiopathic scoliosis, Orthosis for neuromuscular scoliosis, Orthoses for neuromuscular disorders, Spinal deformities and disorders, Musculoskeletal disorders, Clinical biomechanics, Foot problems
- Idiopathic scoliosis: 38 years of experiences with IS. Mean number of patients diagnosed and treated with IS per month: >50.
Clinical Experience: 38 years of clinical practice
Clinical Expertise: Spinal deformities and disorders, Cerebral palsy, Gait, Foot, Motor development, Kinesiology, Clinical biomechanics, Orthoses, Balance, Health technology assessments
- idiopathic scoliosis (years of work with patients with IS / mean number of patients diagnosed and treated with IS per month)
Clinical Courses
Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Concept by Rigo, BSPTS, C1, Ankara/Turkey, 2019, Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Concept by Rigo, BSPTS, Basic Course& Level 1, Ankara/Turkey, 2021, Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Concept by Rigo, BSPTS, Basic Course& Level 1, Istanbul/Turkey, 2022, Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
PSSE-Schroth Course, Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises, Basic Level, Istanbul/Turkey, 2022, Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
International PSSE-Schroth Course, Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises, Basic Level, Istanbul/Turkey, 2022, Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
Scientific Experiences
Number of citations >3800
h-index >30
i10-index >70
Publications (Some of the research articles)
Yigit S, HM Albayrak, P Perk Yücel, S Usgu, Y Yakut. The Outcomes of an Individualized Physical Therapy Program in CALFAN Syndrome: A Case Report. Pediatric Physical Therapy 34 (3), 432-437, 2022
Kırmacı YŞ, G Usgu, K Bayramlar, Y Yakut. Comparison of the Effects of Resistance Exercise Training Versus Bike Fitting on Cycling Performance in Recreational Cyclists. 2022
Y Yakut, Z Pelin, G Yagci. An investigation of sleep profiles in individuals with idiopathic scoliosis. Sleep Science 15 (2), 172, 2022
S Usgu, H Akbey, BF Kocyigit, A Akyol, Y Yakut. Comparison of the effectiveness of a structured exercise program on nonspecific neck pain in string and woodwind players Rheumatology International 42 (4), 725-736, 2022
S Yigit, S Usgu, HM Albayrak, PP Yücel, Y Yakut. Effectiveness of functional trunk training on trunk control and upper limb functions in patients with autosomal recessive hereditary ataxia. NeuroRehabilitation, 1-10, 2022
S Topuz, Ö Ülger, Y Yakut, G Yazicioğlu. Quality of Life Evaluation Through a Single-Item “Daily Prosthesis Usage Time” in Individuals with Lower-Limb Amputation. JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 2022
Usgu S, Kudaş S, Taka Ö, Yakut Y. Is YouTube a reliable source for athletic taping? Sport Sciences for Health 18 (1), 227-233, 2, 2022
Badat T, Usgu S, Akbayram S, Yakut Y. Is YouTube a Reliable Source of Medical Information About Hemophilia? Archives Of Health Science And Research (Online) 9 (2), 86-91, 2022 Immediate, Short and Long-Term Clinical Results of Combined Mulligan Mobilization with
Yakut H, Yakut Y, Doral M. Movement Techniques in Nonspesific Chronic Low Back Pain: a randomized placebo-controlled. Advances in Rehabilitation 36 (1), 2022
Maden T, Yakut H, Yakut Y, Akcali A. Effects of Perturbation Training on Balance, Walking, and Lumbar Stabilization in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study. Bezmialem Science 10 (1), 2022
Maden TK, Bayramlar K, Yakut Y. The effect of cervical mobilization on balance and static plantar loading distribution in patients with multiple sclerosis: A randomized crossover study. Neurosciences Journal 27 (1), 31-39, 2022
Karatel M, Bulut ZI, Sari EO, Pelin Z, Yakut Y. The profile of musculoskeletal pain and its associations with sleep quality and depression during the COVID-19 in Turkey. The Korean Journal of Pain 35 (1), 78-85 2022
Maden T, Bayramlar K, Maden C, Yakut Y. Investigating the effects of appropriate fitting footwear on functional performance level, balance and fear of falling in older adults: A comparative-observational study. Geriatr Nurs. 2021 Mar-Apr;42(2):331-335.
Altun Y, Dilek B, Yakut Y. Effects of brace on pedobarographic parameters in individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. J Exerc Ther Rehabil. 2021; 8(1): 44-53.
Yiğit S, Yamak B, Yamak D, Yakut Y, Usgu S. Impact of exercise training on fatigue, severity of nocturnal leg cramps, and sleep quality in chronic venous insufficiency. Turkish Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2021;30(2):141-147. DOI: 10.9739/tjvs.2021.981
Büyükturan Ö, Demirci S, Büyükturan B, Yakut Y. Effects of Using Insoles of Different Thicknesses in Older Adults: Which Thickness Has the Best Effect on Postural Stability and Risk of Falling? J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2020 Nov 1;110(6):Article_5. doi: 10.7547/17-085.
Dilek B, Ayhan C, Yakut Y. Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the movement imagery questionnaire-3: Its cultural adaptation and psychometric properties. Neurol Sci Neurophysiol. 2020; 37(4): 221-227
Maden T, Bayramlar K, Maden C, Yakut Y. Investigating the effects of appropriate fitting footwear on functional performance level, balance and fear of falling in older adults: A comparative-observational study. Geriatr Nurs. 2021 Feb 6;42(2):331-335. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.01.001.
Yagci G, Aydin Ozcan D, Ayhan C, Demirkiran G, Yakut Y, Yazici M. Evaluation of upper extremity function and its relation to curve pattern in female adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: a pilot study. Spine Deform. 2020 May 30. doi: 10.1007/s43390-020-00148-8. Online ahead of print.PMID: 32474902
Yağcı G, Turgut E, Yakut Y. Effect of elastic scapular taping on shoulder and spine kinematics in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2020 May;54(3):276-286. doi: 10.5152/j.aott.2020.03.62.PMID: 32442121
Yagci G, Karatel M, Yakut Y. Body Awareness and its Relation to Quality of Life in Individuals with Idiopathic Scoliosis. Percept Mot Skills. 2020 Oct;127(5):841-857. doi: 10.1177/0031512520924945. Epub 2020 May 18.PMID: 32423304
Yagci G, Yakut Y. Response to letter to editor regarding "Core stabilization exercises versus scoliosis-specific exercises in moderate idiopathic scoliosis treatment" by Yagci and Yakut (2019). Prosthet Orthot Int. 2020 Aug;44(4):265-266. doi: 10.1177/0309364620927613.
Yagci G, Demirkiran G, Yakut Y. Response to letter to editor regarding 'In-brace alteration of pulmonary functions in adolescents wearing a brace for idiopathic scoliosis' by Yagci et al. (2019). Prosthet Orthot Int. 2020 Apr;44(2):100-101. doi: 10.1177/0309364620910928.
Yazıcı M, Livanelioğlu A, Gücüyener K, Tekin L, Sümer E, Yakut Y. Effects of robotic rehabilitation on walking and balance in pediatric patients with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Gait Posture. 2019 May;70:397-402. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.03.017.
Çınar MA, Bayramlar K, Erkılıç A, Güneş A, Yakut Y. The effects of early physiotherapy on biochemical parameters in major burn patients: A burn center's experience. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2019 Aug;25(5):461-466. doi: 10.5505/tjtes.2018.05950.
Yagci G, Demirkiran G, Yakut Y. In-brace alterations of pulmonary functions in adolescents wearing a brace for idiopathic scoliosis. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2019 Aug;43(4):434-439. doi: 10.1177/0309364619839856.
Yagci G, Yakut Y. Core stabilization exercises versus scoliosis-specific exercises in moderate idiopathic scoliosis treatment. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2019 Jun;43(3):301-308. doi: 10.1177/0309364618820144.
Atasavun Uysal S, Ekinci Y, Çoban F, Yakut Y. Edinburgh El Tercihi Anketi Türkçe güvenirliğinin araştırılması. J Exerc Ther Rehabil. 2019; 6(2): 112-118.
Büyükturan Ö, Demirci S, Büyükturan B, Yakut Y. Effects Of Using Insoles Of Different Thicknesses In Older Adults: Which Thickness Has The Best Impact On Postural Stability And Risk Of Falling? J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2018 Apr 18. doi: 10.7547/17-085.
Yagci G, Ayhan C, Yakut Y. Effectiveness of basic body awareness therapy in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: A randomized controlled study. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2018;31(4):693-701. doi: 10.3233/BMR-170868.
Yurt Y, Şener G, Yakut Y. The effect of different foot orthoses on pain and health related quality of life in painful flexible flat foot: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2019 Feb;55(1):95-102. doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.18.05108-0.
Yagci G, Yakut Y, Simsek E. The effects of exercise on perception of verticality in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Physiother Theory Pract. 2018 Aug;34(8):579-588. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2017.1423429.
Gür G, Yakut Y, Grivas T. The Turkish version of the Brace Questionnaire in brace-treated adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2018 Apr;42(2):129-135. doi: 10.1177/0309364617690393.
Kaplan T, Bayramlar K, Maden Ç, Usgu G, Yakut Y. .Yaşlı bireylerde ayakkabı uygunluğunun düşme korkusuna olan etkisinin araştırılması. J Exerc Ther Rehabil. 2018; 5(3): 167-172.
Oskay D, Tuna Z, Düzgün İ, Elbasan B, Yakut Y, Tufan A. Relationship between kinesiophobia and pain, quality of life, functional status, disease activity, mobility, and depression in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Turk J Med Sci. 2017 Nov 13;47(5):1340-1347. doi: 10.3906/sag-1702-93.
Dilek B, Ayhan C, Yagci G, Yakut Y. Effectiveness of the graded motor imagery to improve hand function in patients with distal radius fracture: A randomized controlled trial. J Hand Ther. 2018 Jan - Mar;31(1):2-9.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2017.09.004.
Yamak B, Dökünlü E, Yamak D, Habibzadeh A, Yakut Y. Evaluation of the validity and reliability of the Turkish Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire in patients with chronic venous insufficiency. Damar Cerrahi Dergisi 2017;26(1):1-4 DOI: 10.5606/tjvs.2017.3
Gur G, Turgut E, Dilek B, Baltaci G, Bek N, Yakut Y. Validity and Reliability of Visual Analog Scale Foot and Ankle: The Turkish Version. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2017 Nov - Dec;56(6):1213-1217. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2017.06.001.
Turgut E, Gur G, Ayhan C, Yakut Y, Baltaci G. Scapular kinematics in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A three-dimensional motion analysis during multiplanar humeral elevation. J Biomech. 2017 Aug 16;61:224-231. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.07.029.
Akinoglu B, Köse N, Kirdi N, Yakut Y. Comparison of the Acute Effect of Radial Shock Wave Therapy and Ultrasound Therapy in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Study. Pain Med. 2017 Dec 1;18(12):2443-2452. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnx113.
Gur G, Turgut E, Ayhan C, Baltaci G, Yakut Y. Acute effects of spinal bracing on scapular kinematics in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2017 Aug;47:14-19. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2017.05.010.
Mutlu A, Kharooty MD, Yakut Y. The effect of segmental weight of prosthesis on hemodynamic responses and energy expenditure of lower extremity amputees. J Phys Ther Sci. 2017 Apr;29(4):629-634. doi: 10.1589/jpts.29.629.
Gur G, Ozkal O, Dilek B, Aksoy S, Bek N, Yakut Y. Effects of Corrective Taping on Balance and Gait in Patients With Hallux Valgus. Foot Ankle Int. 2017 May;38(5):532-540. doi: 10.1177/1071100716683347.
Gür G, Yakut Y. Functional profiles of the feet and its relation to the balance in elderly people. Turkish Journal of Geriatrics 2017;20 (1):46-53.
Gür G, Ayhan C, Yakut Y. The effectiveness of core stabilization exercise in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A randomized controlled trial. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2017 Jun;41(3):303-310. doi: 10.1177/0309364616664151.
Yıldız Kabak V, Yakut Y, Çetin M, Düger T. Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the PedsQL 3.0 Cancer Module for 2- to 7-Year-Old and the PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scales for 5- to 7-Year-Old: The Hacettepe University Experience. Turk J Haematol. 2016 Sep 5;33(3):236-43. doi: 10.4274/tjh.2015.0242.
Uluğ N, Yakut Y, Alemdaroğlu İ, Yılmaz Ö. Comparison of pain, kinesiophobia and quality of life in patients with low back and neck pain. J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Jan;28(2):665-70. doi: 10.1589/jpts.28.665.
Talu B, Bayramlar K, Bek N, Yakut Y. Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire for hallux valgus deformity evaluation. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2016;50(2):207-13. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2015.15.0152.
Ekici G, Unal E, Akbayrak T, Vardar-Yagli N, Yakut Y, Karabulut E. Effects of active/passive interventions on pain, anxiety, and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia: Randomized controlled pilot trial. Women Health. 2017 Jan;57(1):88-107.
Ayhan C, Bilgin S, Aksoy S, Yakut Y. Functional contributors to poor movement and balance control in patients with low back pain: A descriptive analysis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2016 Aug 10;29(3):477-86. doi: 10.3233/BMR-150643.
Keklicek H, Uygur F, Yakut Y. Effects of taping the hand in children with cerebral palsy. J Hand Ther. 2015 Jan-Mar;28(1):27-32; quiz 33. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2014.09.007.
Gür G, Erel S, Yakut Y, Aksoy C, Uygur F. One-year follow-up study of serial orthotic treatment in two cases with arthrogrypotic syndromes who have bilateral knee flexion contractures. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2016 Jun;40(3):388-93. doi: 10.1177/0309364614541458.
Gur G, Dilek B, Ayhan C, Simsek E, Aras O, Aksoy S, Yakut Y. Effect of a spinal brace on postural control in different sensory conditions in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a preliminary analysis. Gait Posture. 2015 Jan;41(1):93-9. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.09.001.
Numerous national and international paper presentations. Invited speaker at many scientific meetings.Scientific Societies:
Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT)
Turkish Physiotherapy Association
Date of Birth: 4 April 1962
Profession: Physiotherapist, Teacher in BSc, MSc, and PhD education
Universities:
Hacettepe University (BSc, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation)
Hacettepe University (MSc, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation)
Hacettepe University (PhD, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation)
Anadolu University (BSc, Business Administration Hasan Kalyoncu University (MSc, Measurement and Evaluation in Education)
Place of Work: Professor at Hasan Kalyoncu University. Clinical consultant at Ankara and Istanbul.
Clinical Experience:
- Years of clinical practice: 38 years
- Clinical expertise: Idiopathic scoliosis, Orthosis for neuromuscular scoliosis, Orthoses for neuromuscular disorders, Spinal deformities and disorders, Musculoskeletal disorders, Clinical biomechanics, Foot problems
- Idiopathic scoliosis: 38 years of experiences with IS. Mean number of patients diagnosed and treated with IS per month: >50.
Clinical Experience: 38 years of clinical practice
Clinical Expertise: Spinal deformities and disorders, Cerebral palsy, Gait, Foot, Motor development, Kinesiology, Clinical biomechanics, Orthoses, Balance, Health technology assessments
- idiopathic scoliosis (years of work with patients with IS / mean number of patients diagnosed and treated with IS per month)
Clinical Courses
Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Concept by Rigo, BSPTS, C1, Ankara/Turkey, 2019, Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Concept by Rigo, BSPTS, Basic Course& Level 1, Ankara/Turkey, 2021, Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Concept by Rigo, BSPTS, Basic Course& Level 1, Istanbul/Turkey, 2022, Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
PSSE-Schroth Course, Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises, Basic Level, Istanbul/Turkey, 2022, Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
International PSSE-Schroth Course, Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises, Basic Level, Istanbul/Turkey, 2022, Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
Scientific Experiences
Number of citations >3800
h-index >30
i10-index >70
Publications (Some of the research articles)
Yigit S, HM Albayrak, P Perk Yücel, S Usgu, Y Yakut. The Outcomes of an Individualized Physical Therapy Program in CALFAN Syndrome: A Case Report. Pediatric Physical Therapy 34 (3), 432-437, 2022
Kırmacı YŞ, G Usgu, K Bayramlar, Y Yakut. Comparison of the Effects of Resistance Exercise Training Versus Bike Fitting on Cycling Performance in Recreational Cyclists. 2022
Y Yakut, Z Pelin, G Yagci. An investigation of sleep profiles in individuals with idiopathic scoliosis. Sleep Science 15 (2), 172, 2022
S Usgu, H Akbey, BF Kocyigit, A Akyol, Y Yakut. Comparison of the effectiveness of a structured exercise program on nonspecific neck pain in string and woodwind players Rheumatology International 42 (4), 725-736, 2022
S Yigit, S Usgu, HM Albayrak, PP Yücel, Y Yakut. Effectiveness of functional trunk training on trunk control and upper limb functions in patients with autosomal recessive hereditary ataxia. NeuroRehabilitation, 1-10, 2022
S Topuz, Ö Ülger, Y Yakut, G Yazicioğlu. Quality of Life Evaluation Through a Single-Item “Daily Prosthesis Usage Time” in Individuals with Lower-Limb Amputation. JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 2022
Usgu S, Kudaş S, Taka Ö, Yakut Y. Is YouTube a reliable source for athletic taping? Sport Sciences for Health 18 (1), 227-233, 2, 2022
Badat T, Usgu S, Akbayram S, Yakut Y. Is YouTube a Reliable Source of Medical Information About Hemophilia? Archives Of Health Science And Research (Online) 9 (2), 86-91, 2022 Immediate, Short and Long-Term Clinical Results of Combined Mulligan Mobilization with
Yakut H, Yakut Y, Doral M. Movement Techniques in Nonspesific Chronic Low Back Pain: a randomized placebo-controlled. Advances in Rehabilitation 36 (1), 2022
Maden T, Yakut H, Yakut Y, Akcali A. Effects of Perturbation Training on Balance, Walking, and Lumbar Stabilization in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study. Bezmialem Science 10 (1), 2022
Maden TK, Bayramlar K, Yakut Y. The effect of cervical mobilization on balance and static plantar loading distribution in patients with multiple sclerosis: A randomized crossover study. Neurosciences Journal 27 (1), 31-39, 2022
Karatel M, Bulut ZI, Sari EO, Pelin Z, Yakut Y. The profile of musculoskeletal pain and its associations with sleep quality and depression during the COVID-19 in Turkey. The Korean Journal of Pain 35 (1), 78-85 2022
Maden T, Bayramlar K, Maden C, Yakut Y. Investigating the effects of appropriate fitting footwear on functional performance level, balance and fear of falling in older adults: A comparative-observational study. Geriatr Nurs. 2021 Mar-Apr;42(2):331-335.
Altun Y, Dilek B, Yakut Y. Effects of brace on pedobarographic parameters in individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. J Exerc Ther Rehabil. 2021; 8(1): 44-53.
Yiğit S, Yamak B, Yamak D, Yakut Y, Usgu S. Impact of exercise training on fatigue, severity of nocturnal leg cramps, and sleep quality in chronic venous insufficiency. Turkish Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2021;30(2):141-147. DOI: 10.9739/tjvs.2021.981
Büyükturan Ö, Demirci S, Büyükturan B, Yakut Y. Effects of Using Insoles of Different Thicknesses in Older Adults: Which Thickness Has the Best Effect on Postural Stability and Risk of Falling? J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2020 Nov 1;110(6):Article_5. doi: 10.7547/17-085.
Dilek B, Ayhan C, Yakut Y. Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the movement imagery questionnaire-3: Its cultural adaptation and psychometric properties. Neurol Sci Neurophysiol. 2020; 37(4): 221-227
Maden T, Bayramlar K, Maden C, Yakut Y. Investigating the effects of appropriate fitting footwear on functional performance level, balance and fear of falling in older adults: A comparative-observational study. Geriatr Nurs. 2021 Feb 6;42(2):331-335. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.01.001.
Yagci G, Aydin Ozcan D, Ayhan C, Demirkiran G, Yakut Y, Yazici M. Evaluation of upper extremity function and its relation to curve pattern in female adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: a pilot study. Spine Deform. 2020 May 30. doi: 10.1007/s43390-020-00148-8. Online ahead of print.PMID: 32474902
Yağcı G, Turgut E, Yakut Y. Effect of elastic scapular taping on shoulder and spine kinematics in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2020 May;54(3):276-286. doi: 10.5152/j.aott.2020.03.62.PMID: 32442121
Yagci G, Karatel M, Yakut Y. Body Awareness and its Relation to Quality of Life in Individuals with Idiopathic Scoliosis. Percept Mot Skills. 2020 Oct;127(5):841-857. doi: 10.1177/0031512520924945. Epub 2020 May 18.PMID: 32423304
Yagci G, Yakut Y. Response to letter to editor regarding "Core stabilization exercises versus scoliosis-specific exercises in moderate idiopathic scoliosis treatment" by Yagci and Yakut (2019). Prosthet Orthot Int. 2020 Aug;44(4):265-266. doi: 10.1177/0309364620927613.
Yagci G, Demirkiran G, Yakut Y. Response to letter to editor regarding 'In-brace alteration of pulmonary functions in adolescents wearing a brace for idiopathic scoliosis' by Yagci et al. (2019). Prosthet Orthot Int. 2020 Apr;44(2):100-101. doi: 10.1177/0309364620910928.
Yazıcı M, Livanelioğlu A, Gücüyener K, Tekin L, Sümer E, Yakut Y. Effects of robotic rehabilitation on walking and balance in pediatric patients with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Gait Posture. 2019 May;70:397-402. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.03.017.
Çınar MA, Bayramlar K, Erkılıç A, Güneş A, Yakut Y. The effects of early physiotherapy on biochemical parameters in major burn patients: A burn center's experience. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2019 Aug;25(5):461-466. doi: 10.5505/tjtes.2018.05950.
Yagci G, Demirkiran G, Yakut Y. In-brace alterations of pulmonary functions in adolescents wearing a brace for idiopathic scoliosis. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2019 Aug;43(4):434-439. doi: 10.1177/0309364619839856.
Yagci G, Yakut Y. Core stabilization exercises versus scoliosis-specific exercises in moderate idiopathic scoliosis treatment. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2019 Jun;43(3):301-308. doi: 10.1177/0309364618820144.
Atasavun Uysal S, Ekinci Y, Çoban F, Yakut Y. Edinburgh El Tercihi Anketi Türkçe güvenirliğinin araştırılması. J Exerc Ther Rehabil. 2019; 6(2): 112-118.
Büyükturan Ö, Demirci S, Büyükturan B, Yakut Y. Effects Of Using Insoles Of Different Thicknesses In Older Adults: Which Thickness Has The Best Impact On Postural Stability And Risk Of Falling? J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2018 Apr 18. doi: 10.7547/17-085.
Yagci G, Ayhan C, Yakut Y. Effectiveness of basic body awareness therapy in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: A randomized controlled study. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2018;31(4):693-701. doi: 10.3233/BMR-170868.
Yurt Y, Şener G, Yakut Y. The effect of different foot orthoses on pain and health related quality of life in painful flexible flat foot: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2019 Feb;55(1):95-102. doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.18.05108-0.
Yagci G, Yakut Y, Simsek E. The effects of exercise on perception of verticality in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Physiother Theory Pract. 2018 Aug;34(8):579-588. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2017.1423429.
Gür G, Yakut Y, Grivas T. The Turkish version of the Brace Questionnaire in brace-treated adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2018 Apr;42(2):129-135. doi: 10.1177/0309364617690393.
Kaplan T, Bayramlar K, Maden Ç, Usgu G, Yakut Y. .Yaşlı bireylerde ayakkabı uygunluğunun düşme korkusuna olan etkisinin araştırılması. J Exerc Ther Rehabil. 2018; 5(3): 167-172.
Oskay D, Tuna Z, Düzgün İ, Elbasan B, Yakut Y, Tufan A. Relationship between kinesiophobia and pain, quality of life, functional status, disease activity, mobility, and depression in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Turk J Med Sci. 2017 Nov 13;47(5):1340-1347. doi: 10.3906/sag-1702-93.
Dilek B, Ayhan C, Yagci G, Yakut Y. Effectiveness of the graded motor imagery to improve hand function in patients with distal radius fracture: A randomized controlled trial. J Hand Ther. 2018 Jan - Mar;31(1):2-9.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2017.09.004.
Yamak B, Dökünlü E, Yamak D, Habibzadeh A, Yakut Y. Evaluation of the validity and reliability of the Turkish Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire in patients with chronic venous insufficiency. Damar Cerrahi Dergisi 2017;26(1):1-4 DOI: 10.5606/tjvs.2017.3
Gur G, Turgut E, Dilek B, Baltaci G, Bek N, Yakut Y. Validity and Reliability of Visual Analog Scale Foot and Ankle: The Turkish Version. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2017 Nov - Dec;56(6):1213-1217. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2017.06.001.
Turgut E, Gur G, Ayhan C, Yakut Y, Baltaci G. Scapular kinematics in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A three-dimensional motion analysis during multiplanar humeral elevation. J Biomech. 2017 Aug 16;61:224-231. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.07.029.
Akinoglu B, Köse N, Kirdi N, Yakut Y. Comparison of the Acute Effect of Radial Shock Wave Therapy and Ultrasound Therapy in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Study. Pain Med. 2017 Dec 1;18(12):2443-2452. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnx113.
Gur G, Turgut E, Ayhan C, Baltaci G, Yakut Y. Acute effects of spinal bracing on scapular kinematics in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2017 Aug;47:14-19. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2017.05.010.
Mutlu A, Kharooty MD, Yakut Y. The effect of segmental weight of prosthesis on hemodynamic responses and energy expenditure of lower extremity amputees. J Phys Ther Sci. 2017 Apr;29(4):629-634. doi: 10.1589/jpts.29.629.
Gur G, Ozkal O, Dilek B, Aksoy S, Bek N, Yakut Y. Effects of Corrective Taping on Balance and Gait in Patients With Hallux Valgus. Foot Ankle Int. 2017 May;38(5):532-540. doi: 10.1177/1071100716683347.
Gür G, Yakut Y. Functional profiles of the feet and its relation to the balance in elderly people. Turkish Journal of Geriatrics 2017;20 (1):46-53.
Gür G, Ayhan C, Yakut Y. The effectiveness of core stabilization exercise in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A randomized controlled trial. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2017 Jun;41(3):303-310. doi: 10.1177/0309364616664151.
Yıldız Kabak V, Yakut Y, Çetin M, Düger T. Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the PedsQL 3.0 Cancer Module for 2- to 7-Year-Old and the PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scales for 5- to 7-Year-Old: The Hacettepe University Experience. Turk J Haematol. 2016 Sep 5;33(3):236-43. doi: 10.4274/tjh.2015.0242.
Uluğ N, Yakut Y, Alemdaroğlu İ, Yılmaz Ö. Comparison of pain, kinesiophobia and quality of life in patients with low back and neck pain. J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Jan;28(2):665-70. doi: 10.1589/jpts.28.665.
Talu B, Bayramlar K, Bek N, Yakut Y. Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire for hallux valgus deformity evaluation. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2016;50(2):207-13. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2015.15.0152.
Ekici G, Unal E, Akbayrak T, Vardar-Yagli N, Yakut Y, Karabulut E. Effects of active/passive interventions on pain, anxiety, and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia: Randomized controlled pilot trial. Women Health. 2017 Jan;57(1):88-107.
Ayhan C, Bilgin S, Aksoy S, Yakut Y. Functional contributors to poor movement and balance control in patients with low back pain: A descriptive analysis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2016 Aug 10;29(3):477-86. doi: 10.3233/BMR-150643.
Keklicek H, Uygur F, Yakut Y. Effects of taping the hand in children with cerebral palsy. J Hand Ther. 2015 Jan-Mar;28(1):27-32; quiz 33. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2014.09.007.
Gür G, Erel S, Yakut Y, Aksoy C, Uygur F. One-year follow-up study of serial orthotic treatment in two cases with arthrogrypotic syndromes who have bilateral knee flexion contractures. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2016 Jun;40(3):388-93. doi: 10.1177/0309364614541458.
Gur G, Dilek B, Ayhan C, Simsek E, Aras O, Aksoy S, Yakut Y. Effect of a spinal brace on postural control in different sensory conditions in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a preliminary analysis. Gait Posture. 2015 Jan;41(1):93-9. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.09.001.
Numerous national and international paper presentations. Invited speaker at many scientific meetings.Scientific Societies:
Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT)
Turkish Physiotherapy Association
- Phone:+905324181001
- Email:yyakut@yahoo.com
Merve Karatel
Physiotherapist, PhD Assistant Professor
Merve Karatel, PhD(c)
Date of Birth: 1 January 1994
Profession: Physiotherapist
Universities:
Hacettepe University (BSc)
Hasan Kalyoncu University (MSc)
Hasan Kalyoncu University (PhD(c))
Place of Work: Hasan Kalyoncu University, Research Assistant
Clinical Experience: 6 years of clinical practice
Clinical Expertise: Idiopathic scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal deformities and disorders, Motor development, Kinesiology, Clinical biomechanics, Orthoses, Balance, Health technology assessments
Clinical Courses
Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Concept by Rigo, BSPTS, C1, Ankara/Turkey, 2019, Instructor: Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
PSSE-Schroth Course, Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises, Basic Level, as Assistant Teacher, Istanbul/Turkey, 18-20 November 2022, Instructor: Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
PSSE-Schroth Course, Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises, Basic Level, as Assistant Teacher, Istanbul/Turkey, 2-4 December 2022, Instructor: Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
International PSSE-Schroth Course, Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises, Basic Level, Istanbul/Turkey, 2022, Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
Scientific Experiences
Publications
• Yagci, G., Karatel, M., & Yakut, Y. (2020). Body Awareness and its Relation to Quality of Life in Individuals with Idiopathic Scoliosis. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 127 (5), 841-857. Doi: 10.1177/0031512520924945.
• Karatel, M., Yagci, G., & Yakut, Y. (2021). Investigation of multidirectional hip range of motion and hip motion asymmetry in individuals with idiopathic scoliosis with different curve patterns. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 27, 77-83.
• Karatel, M., Bulut, Z. I., Sari, E. O., Pelin, Z., & Yakut, Y. (2022). The profile of musculoskeletal pain and its associations with sleep quality and depression during the COVID-19 in Turkey. The Korean Journal of Pain, 35(1), 78-85.
• Yagci, G., Karatel, M., Demirkiran, H. G., & Yakut, Y. (2022). Decreased rehabilitation adherence, physical activity, and quality of life in individuals with idiopathic scoliosis in the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 9(3), 196-204.
Presentations on the Conferences
• Karatel M., Kahya E.B., Söyler O., Yakut Y. Investigation of Short-Term Recovery in Three Planes After Brace Removal on Individuals with Adolescent İdiopathic Scoliosis. SOSORT International Congress Annual Meeting. 5-7 May 2022, San Sebastián, Donosti, Spain.
• Gönen T., Karatel M., Yakut Y. Comparison of Before and After the Pandemic: School Screening for Scoliosis in a District in Southeast Turkey. 3rd International Symposium “Current trends in the study of scoliosis and other deformities of the spinal column”. 17-18 September 2022, Athens, Greece.
• Karatel M., Yakut Y. Investigation of Trunk Proprioception Asymmetry in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Pilot Study. 3rd International Symposium “Current trends in the study of scoliosis and other deformities of the spinal column”. 17-18 September 2022, Athens, Greece.
• Karatel M., Yakut Y. Examining Test-Retest Reliability Of Gyko System In Balance Evaluation. Inovation in Rehabilitation-1: Balance International Congress. 25-26 November 2022, Gaziantep, Turkey.
Chapter
• Yakut Y, Karatel M. Orthoses Practices in Knee Extensor Mechanism Problems. Hallaçeli H, Editör. Diz ekstansör mekanizması sorunlarında fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon. 1. Baskı. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2022. p.97-101.
Main Conferences
• 1st International Conference on Scoliosis Management, İstanbul, 2019.
• 6 th International Multidisciplinary Studies Congress, Gaziantep, 2019.
• SOSORT International Congress Annual Meeting, San Sebastián, 2022.
• 3rd International Symposium “Current trends in the study of scoliosis and other deformities of the spinal column”, Athens, 2022.
• Innovation in Rehabilitation-1: Balance International Congress. 25-26 November 2022, Gaziantep, Turkey.
Projects
• School Screening for Scoliosis in Gaziantep, Turkey
Scientific Societies:
Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT)
Turkish Physiotherapy Association
Date of Birth: 1 January 1994
Profession: Physiotherapist
Universities:
Hacettepe University (BSc)
Hasan Kalyoncu University (MSc)
Hasan Kalyoncu University (PhD(c))
Place of Work: Hasan Kalyoncu University, Research Assistant
Clinical Experience: 6 years of clinical practice
Clinical Expertise: Idiopathic scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal deformities and disorders, Motor development, Kinesiology, Clinical biomechanics, Orthoses, Balance, Health technology assessments
Clinical Courses
Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Concept by Rigo, BSPTS, C1, Ankara/Turkey, 2019, Instructor: Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
PSSE-Schroth Course, Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises, Basic Level, as Assistant Teacher, Istanbul/Turkey, 18-20 November 2022, Instructor: Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
PSSE-Schroth Course, Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises, Basic Level, as Assistant Teacher, Istanbul/Turkey, 2-4 December 2022, Instructor: Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
International PSSE-Schroth Course, Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises, Basic Level, Istanbul/Turkey, 2022, Karavidas Nikos, PT, MSc
Scientific Experiences
Publications
• Yagci, G., Karatel, M., & Yakut, Y. (2020). Body Awareness and its Relation to Quality of Life in Individuals with Idiopathic Scoliosis. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 127 (5), 841-857. Doi: 10.1177/0031512520924945.
• Karatel, M., Yagci, G., & Yakut, Y. (2021). Investigation of multidirectional hip range of motion and hip motion asymmetry in individuals with idiopathic scoliosis with different curve patterns. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 27, 77-83.
• Karatel, M., Bulut, Z. I., Sari, E. O., Pelin, Z., & Yakut, Y. (2022). The profile of musculoskeletal pain and its associations with sleep quality and depression during the COVID-19 in Turkey. The Korean Journal of Pain, 35(1), 78-85.
• Yagci, G., Karatel, M., Demirkiran, H. G., & Yakut, Y. (2022). Decreased rehabilitation adherence, physical activity, and quality of life in individuals with idiopathic scoliosis in the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 9(3), 196-204.
Presentations on the Conferences
• Karatel M., Kahya E.B., Söyler O., Yakut Y. Investigation of Short-Term Recovery in Three Planes After Brace Removal on Individuals with Adolescent İdiopathic Scoliosis. SOSORT International Congress Annual Meeting. 5-7 May 2022, San Sebastián, Donosti, Spain.
• Gönen T., Karatel M., Yakut Y. Comparison of Before and After the Pandemic: School Screening for Scoliosis in a District in Southeast Turkey. 3rd International Symposium “Current trends in the study of scoliosis and other deformities of the spinal column”. 17-18 September 2022, Athens, Greece.
• Karatel M., Yakut Y. Investigation of Trunk Proprioception Asymmetry in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Pilot Study. 3rd International Symposium “Current trends in the study of scoliosis and other deformities of the spinal column”. 17-18 September 2022, Athens, Greece.
• Karatel M., Yakut Y. Examining Test-Retest Reliability Of Gyko System In Balance Evaluation. Inovation in Rehabilitation-1: Balance International Congress. 25-26 November 2022, Gaziantep, Turkey.
Chapter
• Yakut Y, Karatel M. Orthoses Practices in Knee Extensor Mechanism Problems. Hallaçeli H, Editör. Diz ekstansör mekanizması sorunlarında fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon. 1. Baskı. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2022. p.97-101.
Main Conferences
• 1st International Conference on Scoliosis Management, İstanbul, 2019.
• 6 th International Multidisciplinary Studies Congress, Gaziantep, 2019.
• SOSORT International Congress Annual Meeting, San Sebastián, 2022.
• 3rd International Symposium “Current trends in the study of scoliosis and other deformities of the spinal column”, Athens, 2022.
• Innovation in Rehabilitation-1: Balance International Congress. 25-26 November 2022, Gaziantep, Turkey.
Projects
• School Screening for Scoliosis in Gaziantep, Turkey
Scientific Societies:
Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT)
Turkish Physiotherapy Association
- Phone:+905348293531
- Email:kmerve.karatel@hku.edu.tr
Burcin Serinturk Turgut
Physiotherapist, MSc
Burçin SERiNTURK TURGUT
Date of Birth:
28 september 1992
Profession: Physiotherapist
Universities:
Yeditepe University (BSc)
Hasan Kalyoncu University (MSc student)
Place of work :
Skolyoz Adana /Fizyohouse
Clinical Experience :
6 years of clinical experience
Clinical Expertise:
Spinal deformities, scoliosis, Kyphosis, Scheuermann diseases, functional scoliosis
İdiopathic scoliosis : number of patients diagnosed and treated with idiopathic scoliosis per month : 40-60
Clinical Courses:
1-International Schroth 3-dimensional scoliosis therapy ,ISST ,İstanbul/Turkey ,2017, Axel Hennes,PT ,Deniz Aktan,PT,MSc
2- Lyon Method & ART Brace training course,İstanbul/Turkey, 2019,Dr Jean-Claude de Mauroy
3- Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Concept by Rigo, BSPTS,Ankara/Turkey,2021,Nikos Karavidas,PT,MSc
4-Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis,SEAS Method,İstanbul/Turkey,2021,Michele Romano,PT
5-Scoliosis treatment approaches from osteopathic perspective,İstanbul/Turkey,2022,Michel Puylaert,Osteopat, DO,MSc
6-Functional İndividual Therapy for Scoliosis (FITS),İstanbul/Turkey,2022,Andreej M’hango,MSc,PT
7-PSSE Schroth Course ,Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Spesific Exercises ,Basic Level, as Asistant teacher,İstanbul/Turkey ,2022,Nikos Karavidas, PT,MSc
8-IKOMT,İnstitut für Klinisch Orientierte Muskuloskeletettale Therapie,Neuromuscuskeletal Therapy-2023,Ezdeşir Kemali,PT
Online Courses:
1-Complex Case Discussion with Dr Rigo,2021
2-ISICO MASTER- Principles and Practice of Scoliosis Conservative Treatment,2022
Scientific Societies:
Turkish Physiotherapy Association
Date of Birth:
28 september 1992
Profession: Physiotherapist
Universities:
Yeditepe University (BSc)
Hasan Kalyoncu University (MSc student)
Place of work :
Skolyoz Adana /Fizyohouse
Clinical Experience :
6 years of clinical experience
Clinical Expertise:
Spinal deformities, scoliosis, Kyphosis, Scheuermann diseases, functional scoliosis
İdiopathic scoliosis : number of patients diagnosed and treated with idiopathic scoliosis per month : 40-60
Clinical Courses:
1-International Schroth 3-dimensional scoliosis therapy ,ISST ,İstanbul/Turkey ,2017, Axel Hennes,PT ,Deniz Aktan,PT,MSc
2- Lyon Method & ART Brace training course,İstanbul/Turkey, 2019,Dr Jean-Claude de Mauroy
3- Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Concept by Rigo, BSPTS,Ankara/Turkey,2021,Nikos Karavidas,PT,MSc
4-Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis,SEAS Method,İstanbul/Turkey,2021,Michele Romano,PT
5-Scoliosis treatment approaches from osteopathic perspective,İstanbul/Turkey,2022,Michel Puylaert,Osteopat, DO,MSc
6-Functional İndividual Therapy for Scoliosis (FITS),İstanbul/Turkey,2022,Andreej M’hango,MSc,PT
7-PSSE Schroth Course ,Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Spesific Exercises ,Basic Level, as Asistant teacher,İstanbul/Turkey ,2022,Nikos Karavidas, PT,MSc
8-IKOMT,İnstitut für Klinisch Orientierte Muskuloskeletettale Therapie,Neuromuscuskeletal Therapy-2023,Ezdeşir Kemali,PT
Online Courses:
1-Complex Case Discussion with Dr Rigo,2021
2-ISICO MASTER- Principles and Practice of Scoliosis Conservative Treatment,2022
Scientific Societies:
Turkish Physiotherapy Association
- Phone:+905532677618
- Email:burcinserinturk@gmail.com
Countries
Romania
Georgiana Cojocaru
Physiotherapist, MSc
Name and surname: Georgiana Cojocaru
Date of birth: 19 April 1994
Profession: Physiotherapist and Οwner of OrthoSpine Iasi
University:
Faculty of Health, Sports and Human Movement Sciences, University "Vasile Alecsandri" of Bacau - Kinetotheraphy and special motricity (2013-2016) BSc;
Faculty of Health, Sports and Human Movement Sciences , University “Vasile Alecsandri” of Bacau - Physiotherapy in functional education and reeducation (2016-2018) MSc;
Place of work:
Physiotherapist – Spinal Care Bacau (2016-2022);
Physiotherapist – OrthoSpine Iasi (2022 - present);
Clinical experience: Physiotherapist since 2016;
Clinical expertise:
Spinal deformities and disorders (Idiopathic scoliosis, Scheuermann desease, Hyperkyhosis), Bad Posture, Musculoskeletal injuries, Back Pain
Clinical Courses:
Medical Taping Concept, Iasi/Romania, 2016, Instructor: Vladimir Botezatu
OMT Pregnancy and Post Natal Therapy, Bucharest/Romania, 2016, Instructor: Jimmy Michel, Giles Gyer
3D Scoliosis Therapy, Târgu Mureș/Romania, 2017, Instructor: Judit Holcsa
OMT Osteopathic and Chiropractic Spinal and Peripheral Manipulation Therapy, Bucharest/Romania, 2017, Instructor: Jimmy Michel, Giles Gyer
International Schroth Three Dimensional Scoliosis Therapy (ISST), Sofia/Bulgaria, 2018, Instructor: Nikola Jevtic
Manual Therapy, Brian Mulligans Concept of Mobilization With Movement, Bucharest/ Romania, 2018, Instructor: Vaidas Stalioraitis Prime Physioblade, IASTM Tool Assessment and Treatment Procedures, Bucharest/Romania, 2018, Instructor: Toma Vasilescu
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), Bucharest/Romania, 2022, Instructor: Marcela Safarova
Spinal Manual Therapy – Lumbar spine, Bacau/Romania, 2022, Instructor: Vaidas Stalioraitis
Approach to Patients with Lumbar Dysfunctions, Iasi/Romania, 2022, Instructor: Andrei Gheorghiu
PSSE Schroth Course, Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises - Online Basic Course, 2023, Instructor: Nikos Karavidas
Main conferences:
1st International Symposium ScoSym, Current Trends in Research on Scoliosis and Other Spinal Deformities, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2019
1st International Symposium on Multidiciplinary Approaches to Spine Deformities – Online, 2021
2nd International Symposium ScoSym, Current Trends in Research on Scoliosis and Other Spinal Deformities, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2021
Society On Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment International Congress, San Sebastian, Spain, 2022
3rd International Symposium ScoSym, Current Trends in Research on Scoliosis and Other Spinal Deformities, Athens, Greece, 2022
Projects:
Scoliosis camp with 7 days intensive group treatment
Scientific Societies:
Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT)
Order of Physiotherapists in Romania
Date of birth: 19 April 1994
Profession: Physiotherapist and Οwner of OrthoSpine Iasi
University:
Faculty of Health, Sports and Human Movement Sciences, University "Vasile Alecsandri" of Bacau - Kinetotheraphy and special motricity (2013-2016) BSc;
Faculty of Health, Sports and Human Movement Sciences , University “Vasile Alecsandri” of Bacau - Physiotherapy in functional education and reeducation (2016-2018) MSc;
Place of work:
Physiotherapist – Spinal Care Bacau (2016-2022);
Physiotherapist – OrthoSpine Iasi (2022 - present);
Clinical experience: Physiotherapist since 2016;
Clinical expertise:
Spinal deformities and disorders (Idiopathic scoliosis, Scheuermann desease, Hyperkyhosis), Bad Posture, Musculoskeletal injuries, Back Pain
Clinical Courses:
Medical Taping Concept, Iasi/Romania, 2016, Instructor: Vladimir Botezatu
OMT Pregnancy and Post Natal Therapy, Bucharest/Romania, 2016, Instructor: Jimmy Michel, Giles Gyer
3D Scoliosis Therapy, Târgu Mureș/Romania, 2017, Instructor: Judit Holcsa
OMT Osteopathic and Chiropractic Spinal and Peripheral Manipulation Therapy, Bucharest/Romania, 2017, Instructor: Jimmy Michel, Giles Gyer
International Schroth Three Dimensional Scoliosis Therapy (ISST), Sofia/Bulgaria, 2018, Instructor: Nikola Jevtic
Manual Therapy, Brian Mulligans Concept of Mobilization With Movement, Bucharest/ Romania, 2018, Instructor: Vaidas Stalioraitis Prime Physioblade, IASTM Tool Assessment and Treatment Procedures, Bucharest/Romania, 2018, Instructor: Toma Vasilescu
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), Bucharest/Romania, 2022, Instructor: Marcela Safarova
Spinal Manual Therapy – Lumbar spine, Bacau/Romania, 2022, Instructor: Vaidas Stalioraitis
Approach to Patients with Lumbar Dysfunctions, Iasi/Romania, 2022, Instructor: Andrei Gheorghiu
PSSE Schroth Course, Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises - Online Basic Course, 2023, Instructor: Nikos Karavidas
Main conferences:
1st International Symposium ScoSym, Current Trends in Research on Scoliosis and Other Spinal Deformities, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2019
1st International Symposium on Multidiciplinary Approaches to Spine Deformities – Online, 2021
2nd International Symposium ScoSym, Current Trends in Research on Scoliosis and Other Spinal Deformities, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2021
Society On Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment International Congress, San Sebastian, Spain, 2022
3rd International Symposium ScoSym, Current Trends in Research on Scoliosis and Other Spinal Deformities, Athens, Greece, 2022
Projects:
Scoliosis camp with 7 days intensive group treatment
Scientific Societies:
Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT)
Order of Physiotherapists in Romania
- Phone:+40769652718
- Email:georgianabuzenchi@yahoo.com
Larisa Iacob
Physiotherapist, MSc
Name and surname: Larisa Iacob
Physiotherapist, MSc
Date of birth: 12 June 1994
Profession: Physiotherapist
Education:
⁃ Physical therapy and Special Motricity - Transylvania University, Faculty of Physical Education and Mountain Sports (2013-2016);
⁃ Management of formal activities and recovery of health - Transylvania University, Faculty of Physical Education and Mountain Sports (2016-2018) (MSc);
◦ Place of work:
⁃ Physiotherapist - KinetoLife Ploiesti;
⁃ Physiotherapist - Emergency Hospital Ploiesti;
⁃ Physiotherapist - KinetoKid Med Ploiesti;
◦ Clinical experience: physiotherapist since 2016;
◦ Clinical expertise:
spinal deformities (idiopathic scoliosis, Scheuermann desease, neuromuscular scoliosis, kyphosis), pediatric neurological diseases, pediatric orthopedic diseases, orthotic rehabilitation, musculoskeletal injuries;
◦ Clinical Courses:
⁃ RPG Souchard Therapist - Italiana Riedugazione Posturale Globale Associazione, Bucharest, Romania - 2017, Instructor: Diego Sgamma;
- Dynamic Taping - Level 1, Bucharest, Romania - 2018, Instructor: Toma Vasilescu
- SGA (Stretching Global Activ), Italiana Rieducazione Posturale, Globale Associazione, Brasov, Romania, 2019, Instructor: Diego Sgamma;
- Re-education of the child with neuro-motor disabilities, Bucharest, Romania – 2019, Instructor: Elena Căciulan;
- Education/Reeducation of oral-facial motor skills in children with IMC/PC, Alba Iulia, Romania – 2019, Instructor: Elena Căciulan;
- The primordial reflexes/archaic reflexes, Bucharest, Romania – 2019, Instructor: Elena Căciulan;
⁃ International Schroth three dimensional scoliosis therapy (ISST), Bacau, Romania - 2019, Instructor: Nikola Jevtic;
- 7 osteopathic clinical practices, Timisoara, Romania – 2022, Instructor: Frederic Guez;
⁃ RCM by Marianela Pernuzzi – Ploiesti, Romania - 2022, Instructor: Marianela Pernuzzi;
- Workshop Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Brasov, Romania – 2022, Instructors: Bogdan Goga and Zsolt Szilagyi;
⁃ PSSE Schroth - Online Basic course, 2023, Instructor: Nikos Karavidas;
- PSSE Schroth (Level 1, Level 2) – Atena, Grecia - 2023, Instructor: Nikos Karavidas;
- SEAS – Zalău, România - 2023, Instructor Michele Romano;
- Cuevas Medek Exercises CME – Cluj Napoca, Romania – 2023, Instructor: Cedric Millard;
◦ Main conference:
⁃ 2th International Scoliosis Symposium, Novi Sad, Serbia, September 2021;
⁃ Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) International Congress Annual Meeting, San Sebastian, Spain, May 2022;
⁃ 3th International Scoliosis Symposium, Athens, Greece, September 2022;
◦ Projects
- Scoliosis camp ISST – Iasi, August 2022;
- Scoliosis camp with 7 days intensive group treatment – April 2023, Ploiesti;
- Scoliosis camp with 7 days intensive group treatment – August 2023, Iasi;
◦ Scientific Societies: - Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT)
- Order of Physiotherapists in Romania
Physiotherapist, MSc
Date of birth: 12 June 1994
Profession: Physiotherapist
Education:
⁃ Physical therapy and Special Motricity - Transylvania University, Faculty of Physical Education and Mountain Sports (2013-2016);
⁃ Management of formal activities and recovery of health - Transylvania University, Faculty of Physical Education and Mountain Sports (2016-2018) (MSc);
◦ Place of work:
⁃ Physiotherapist - KinetoLife Ploiesti;
⁃ Physiotherapist - Emergency Hospital Ploiesti;
⁃ Physiotherapist - KinetoKid Med Ploiesti;
◦ Clinical experience: physiotherapist since 2016;
◦ Clinical expertise:
spinal deformities (idiopathic scoliosis, Scheuermann desease, neuromuscular scoliosis, kyphosis), pediatric neurological diseases, pediatric orthopedic diseases, orthotic rehabilitation, musculoskeletal injuries;
◦ Clinical Courses:
⁃ RPG Souchard Therapist - Italiana Riedugazione Posturale Globale Associazione, Bucharest, Romania - 2017, Instructor: Diego Sgamma;
- Dynamic Taping - Level 1, Bucharest, Romania - 2018, Instructor: Toma Vasilescu
- SGA (Stretching Global Activ), Italiana Rieducazione Posturale, Globale Associazione, Brasov, Romania, 2019, Instructor: Diego Sgamma;
- Re-education of the child with neuro-motor disabilities, Bucharest, Romania – 2019, Instructor: Elena Căciulan;
- Education/Reeducation of oral-facial motor skills in children with IMC/PC, Alba Iulia, Romania – 2019, Instructor: Elena Căciulan;
- The primordial reflexes/archaic reflexes, Bucharest, Romania – 2019, Instructor: Elena Căciulan;
⁃ International Schroth three dimensional scoliosis therapy (ISST), Bacau, Romania - 2019, Instructor: Nikola Jevtic;
- 7 osteopathic clinical practices, Timisoara, Romania – 2022, Instructor: Frederic Guez;
⁃ RCM by Marianela Pernuzzi – Ploiesti, Romania - 2022, Instructor: Marianela Pernuzzi;
- Workshop Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Brasov, Romania – 2022, Instructors: Bogdan Goga and Zsolt Szilagyi;
⁃ PSSE Schroth - Online Basic course, 2023, Instructor: Nikos Karavidas;
- PSSE Schroth (Level 1, Level 2) – Atena, Grecia - 2023, Instructor: Nikos Karavidas;
- SEAS – Zalău, România - 2023, Instructor Michele Romano;
- Cuevas Medek Exercises CME – Cluj Napoca, Romania – 2023, Instructor: Cedric Millard;
◦ Main conference:
⁃ 2th International Scoliosis Symposium, Novi Sad, Serbia, September 2021;
⁃ Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) International Congress Annual Meeting, San Sebastian, Spain, May 2022;
⁃ 3th International Scoliosis Symposium, Athens, Greece, September 2022;
◦ Projects
- Scoliosis camp ISST – Iasi, August 2022;
- Scoliosis camp with 7 days intensive group treatment – April 2023, Ploiesti;
- Scoliosis camp with 7 days intensive group treatment – August 2023, Iasi;
◦ Scientific Societies: - Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT)
- Order of Physiotherapists in Romania
- Phone:+40760191060
- Email:iacoblarisa12@gmail.com
Albania
Silvio Selfo
Physiotherapist, Assistant Professor
Silvio Selfo, PT,
Physiotherapist, Assistant Professor
Date of Birth: 9 April 1997
Profession: Physiotherapist
Universities:
Place of Work:
Orthophysiotherapy, Tirana, Albania
Spitali Universitar I Traumes
Assistant Professor, Aldent University, Tirana, Albania
Clinical Experience: 3 years of clinical practice
Clinical Expertise: Idiopathic scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal deformities and disorders
Clinical Courses
Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) - Concept by Rigo, Basic Level - Online, June 2021
BSPTS - Rigo Concept Level 1, April 2022, Istanbul, Turkey, Instructor: Nikos Karavidas
ISICO Level 1 course - SEAS method, April 2022, Tirana, Albania, Instructor: Michele Romano
PSSE-Schroth method Basic level, January 2023, Online, Instructor: Nikos Karavidas
Sport Physiotherapy Course FSHF, October 2021-September 2022, Tirana, Albania
Scientific Experiences
Conferences
SCOSYM conference, September 2021, Novisad, Serbia ‘’Current trends in Research on Scoliosis and other deformities’’
SCOSYM conference, September 2022, Athens, Greece ‘‘Current trends in the study of scoliosis and other deformities"
‘‘Update on Scoliosis: Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises’’ EACCME
Complex Case Discussions- Manuel Rigo Webinar Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercise in Adults with Scoliosis Webinar SOSORT
Webinar ‘‘Adolescent Idiopathic scoliosis in children and adulthood scoliosis’’ Deniz Aktan
Scientific Societies:
Albanian Association of Physiotherapists
Physiotherapist, Assistant Professor
Date of Birth: 9 April 1997
Profession: Physiotherapist
Universities:
Place of Work:
Orthophysiotherapy, Tirana, Albania
Spitali Universitar I Traumes
Assistant Professor, Aldent University, Tirana, Albania
Clinical Experience: 3 years of clinical practice
Clinical Expertise: Idiopathic scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal deformities and disorders
Clinical Courses
Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) - Concept by Rigo, Basic Level - Online, June 2021
BSPTS - Rigo Concept Level 1, April 2022, Istanbul, Turkey, Instructor: Nikos Karavidas
ISICO Level 1 course - SEAS method, April 2022, Tirana, Albania, Instructor: Michele Romano
PSSE-Schroth method Basic level, January 2023, Online, Instructor: Nikos Karavidas
Sport Physiotherapy Course FSHF, October 2021-September 2022, Tirana, Albania
Scientific Experiences
Conferences
SCOSYM conference, September 2021, Novisad, Serbia ‘’Current trends in Research on Scoliosis and other deformities’’
SCOSYM conference, September 2022, Athens, Greece ‘‘Current trends in the study of scoliosis and other deformities"
‘‘Update on Scoliosis: Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises’’ EACCME
Complex Case Discussions- Manuel Rigo Webinar Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercise in Adults with Scoliosis Webinar SOSORT
Webinar ‘‘Adolescent Idiopathic scoliosis in children and adulthood scoliosis’’ Deniz Aktan
Scientific Societies:
Albanian Association of Physiotherapists
- Phone:+355698582358
- Email:silvio.selfo4@gmail.com
Egypt
Sarah Mohamed Ali
Physiotherapist, MSc
Sarah Mohamed Ali, MSc.
Profession : Physical therapist
Place of work : ( 4 Kids Therapy and ScolioCare in AFAQ physical therapy center ) 10,Ramo buildings, Omar Ibn El Khattab st. Nasr city, Opposite to City Stars, Cairo, Egypt.
Date of birth : 9th of July 1993.
Education : Master’s degree of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
Clinical Experience:
Working in the field of physical therapy since 2015 started with pediatric at 4 Kids Therapy from 2015 - 2017
worked in the field of prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation at ottobock company from 2017 - 2020
ICU physical therapy 185 emergency and burn hospital at al Kasr Al Ainy medical school from 2018 - 2019
Currently working in musculoskeletal injuries and specialized in scoliosis and other spine disorders and deformities. Initiated and redesigned scoliosis management to include neuromuscular scoliosis pediatric patients at 4 Kids Therapy,Idiopathic including (early onset , adolescents, adults),degenerative and other scoliosis type patients at ScolioCare and currently the head of both units inside AFAQ physical therapy center.
Clinical Courses:
• Barcelona scoliosis physical therapy course C1 level at 2019 , C2 at 2022
• Lyon course for 3D bracing and treatment of scoliosis in 2020
• International Schroth three dimensional scoliosis therapy ( ISST ) in 2021
• Scientific exercise approach to scoliosis ( SEAS ) in 2022. • Side shift method for scoliosis treatment in 2022
• Orthomerica SBCR101, international institute of orthotics and prosthetics , certificate of completion of orthomerica's starband cranial course in 2020
• Certificate of participation in the 15th international SOSORT meeting in June 2020
• Certificate of participation in the 27th international meeting on advanced spine techniques July 2020
Scientific Societies:
Egyptian Physiotherapy Association
Profession : Physical therapist
Place of work : ( 4 Kids Therapy and ScolioCare in AFAQ physical therapy center ) 10,Ramo buildings, Omar Ibn El Khattab st. Nasr city, Opposite to City Stars, Cairo, Egypt.
Date of birth : 9th of July 1993.
Education : Master’s degree of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
Clinical Experience:
Working in the field of physical therapy since 2015 started with pediatric at 4 Kids Therapy from 2015 - 2017
worked in the field of prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation at ottobock company from 2017 - 2020
ICU physical therapy 185 emergency and burn hospital at al Kasr Al Ainy medical school from 2018 - 2019
Currently working in musculoskeletal injuries and specialized in scoliosis and other spine disorders and deformities. Initiated and redesigned scoliosis management to include neuromuscular scoliosis pediatric patients at 4 Kids Therapy,Idiopathic including (early onset , adolescents, adults),degenerative and other scoliosis type patients at ScolioCare and currently the head of both units inside AFAQ physical therapy center.
Clinical Courses:
• Barcelona scoliosis physical therapy course C1 level at 2019 , C2 at 2022
• Lyon course for 3D bracing and treatment of scoliosis in 2020
• International Schroth three dimensional scoliosis therapy ( ISST ) in 2021
• Scientific exercise approach to scoliosis ( SEAS ) in 2022. • Side shift method for scoliosis treatment in 2022
• Orthomerica SBCR101, international institute of orthotics and prosthetics , certificate of completion of orthomerica's starband cranial course in 2020
• Certificate of participation in the 15th international SOSORT meeting in June 2020
• Certificate of participation in the 27th international meeting on advanced spine techniques July 2020
Scientific Societies:
Egyptian Physiotherapy Association
- Phone:+201033442656
- Email:sarah.mali93@hotmail.com
Netherlands
Marie-Louise Smits
Physiotherapist
Name and surname: Marie-Louise Smits
Physiotherapist
Date of birth: 01-05-1971
Profession: Physiotherapist BSc
Place of work: Pinova Fysiotherapie – Ewijk Topfysiotherapie van Lith Healthness – Rosmalen / ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Clinical experience: Physiotherapist since 1996, working with scoliosis since 2015
Clinical expertise: musculoskeletal disorders, spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis, faults of body posture, back pain), hypermobility (EDS – Marfan), pediatric orthopedic diseases
Clinical Courses:
PSSE Schroth – Level 2, Athens, Greece, June 2023, Nikos Karavidas MSc, PT
PSSE Schroth - Basic course, online, February 2023, Nikos Karavidas MSc, PT
BSPTS Rigo concept – C2, Zwolle, Netherlands, November 2022, Dr. Manuel Rigo MD PhD
SEAS – Level 1, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2022, Michele Romano
BSPTS – C1, Barcelona, Spain, February 2017, Dr. Manuel Rigo MD PhD
Schroth Best Practice – Nijmegen, Netherlands, Octobre 2015, Dr. Hans-Rudolf Weiss
Other education: Elastic Therapeutic Taping for spine and posture disorders, Utrecht, Netherlands, January 2023, Esther de Ru
Fysiopilates - Pilates for physiotherapists, Nieuwegein, Netherlands, 2019-2020, Psychfysio
Myofascial Techniques, Concepts and Skills, Nijmegen, Netherlands, 2018, Joeri Calsius
Children’s Orthopaedics: movement and back problems – multiple symposia, Netherlands, 2007 - 2017
Bugnet Therapy – Muscle training with postural resistance - Basic Course and Hypermobility, Wassenaar, Netherlands, 2015-2017, Gertie Lenselinck
McKenzie Therapy - A, B, C, D, Credentialing Exam and Extremities, Netherlands -Belgium - Germany, 1997 - 2008
SportsPhysiotherapy, NVFS en Hogeschool van Utrecht, Netherlands, 1999-2001
Congress and webinar 2023 : Webinar: Dr Rigo invites.. march 2023, online.
2022 : SOSORT congress
2022 San Sebastián
2021 : Webinar BSPTS: Complex Case
Discussions- Manuel Rigo 2021 – now : Webinar Dutch Scoliosis Center: multiple
2020 - now : Webinar SSOL: multiple
2020 - now : Webinar SRS / SOSORT: multiple
Scoliosis Activities: Presentations 2022 : ‘Stand van zaken: scoliose specifieke therapie’ - Vereniging van Scoliose patiënten, Utrecht
2022: ‘Scoliose: herkennen en conservatieve behandeling’ – Intervisie TOPfysiotherapie
2019 : ‘Scoliose, wat kun je daar nou mee?’ – KNGF – Dag van de Fysiotherapeut –‘s-Hertogenbosch
2019 : ‘Als de therapeut kijkt’ - Degeneratieve wervelkolomdeformiteit onder de loep – St. Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen
2018 : ‘Schroth or not?’- Adolescente Idiopathische scoliose – St. Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen
Projects 2022 and 2023: Podcast interview with foundation ‘I Love my back’
2018 – now : Schroth–Therapeut NL (Dutch group of therapists working with scoliosis specific therapy), organisation annual symposium, Newsletter and Facebook group
2016-2017 : Assisting in Schroth group training in St. Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen
Member of SOSORT (Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment)
Physiotherapist
Date of birth: 01-05-1971
Profession: Physiotherapist BSc
Place of work: Pinova Fysiotherapie – Ewijk Topfysiotherapie van Lith Healthness – Rosmalen / ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Clinical experience: Physiotherapist since 1996, working with scoliosis since 2015
Clinical expertise: musculoskeletal disorders, spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis, faults of body posture, back pain), hypermobility (EDS – Marfan), pediatric orthopedic diseases
Clinical Courses:
PSSE Schroth – Level 2, Athens, Greece, June 2023, Nikos Karavidas MSc, PT
PSSE Schroth - Basic course, online, February 2023, Nikos Karavidas MSc, PT
BSPTS Rigo concept – C2, Zwolle, Netherlands, November 2022, Dr. Manuel Rigo MD PhD
SEAS – Level 1, Novi Sad, Serbia, 2022, Michele Romano
BSPTS – C1, Barcelona, Spain, February 2017, Dr. Manuel Rigo MD PhD
Schroth Best Practice – Nijmegen, Netherlands, Octobre 2015, Dr. Hans-Rudolf Weiss
Other education: Elastic Therapeutic Taping for spine and posture disorders, Utrecht, Netherlands, January 2023, Esther de Ru
Fysiopilates - Pilates for physiotherapists, Nieuwegein, Netherlands, 2019-2020, Psychfysio
Myofascial Techniques, Concepts and Skills, Nijmegen, Netherlands, 2018, Joeri Calsius
Children’s Orthopaedics: movement and back problems – multiple symposia, Netherlands, 2007 - 2017
Bugnet Therapy – Muscle training with postural resistance - Basic Course and Hypermobility, Wassenaar, Netherlands, 2015-2017, Gertie Lenselinck
McKenzie Therapy - A, B, C, D, Credentialing Exam and Extremities, Netherlands -Belgium - Germany, 1997 - 2008
SportsPhysiotherapy, NVFS en Hogeschool van Utrecht, Netherlands, 1999-2001
Congress and webinar 2023 : Webinar: Dr Rigo invites.. march 2023, online.
2022 : SOSORT congress
2022 San Sebastián
2021 : Webinar BSPTS: Complex Case
Discussions- Manuel Rigo 2021 – now : Webinar Dutch Scoliosis Center: multiple
2020 - now : Webinar SSOL: multiple
2020 - now : Webinar SRS / SOSORT: multiple
Scoliosis Activities: Presentations 2022 : ‘Stand van zaken: scoliose specifieke therapie’ - Vereniging van Scoliose patiënten, Utrecht
2022: ‘Scoliose: herkennen en conservatieve behandeling’ – Intervisie TOPfysiotherapie
2019 : ‘Scoliose, wat kun je daar nou mee?’ – KNGF – Dag van de Fysiotherapeut –‘s-Hertogenbosch
2019 : ‘Als de therapeut kijkt’ - Degeneratieve wervelkolomdeformiteit onder de loep – St. Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen
2018 : ‘Schroth or not?’- Adolescente Idiopathische scoliose – St. Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen
Projects 2022 and 2023: Podcast interview with foundation ‘I Love my back’
2018 – now : Schroth–Therapeut NL (Dutch group of therapists working with scoliosis specific therapy), organisation annual symposium, Newsletter and Facebook group
2016-2017 : Assisting in Schroth group training in St. Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen
Member of SOSORT (Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment)
- Phone:+31643010520
- Email:marie-louise@verweij-smits.nl
Gabriella Eshuis-Kacanski
Physiotherapist
Name and surname: Gabriella Eshuis-Kacanski
Date of Birth: 15 January 1968
Profession: Mensendieck Excercise Therapist BSc
Place of work: Health Center Scheepswerf, Leidschendam, The Hague, Netherlands
Function: Schroth therapist and Mensendieck Exercise Therapist .Working with spine deformities from the end of 2015
Previous education: University of Architecture in Sarajevo, former Yugoslavia 1991
Clinical expertise: spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis ), musculoskeletal imbalances, dysfunctional moving patterns’ and psychosomatic related chronic disorders such as backpain, neck and shoulder complainments, breathing problems, hyperventilation, sleeping problems), hypermobility etc.
Expert by experience as Adolescent idiopathic Kypho-scoliosis patient
Clinical Courses for Scoliosis Treatment:
1. PSSE Schroth method Level 1 in July 2023 and Level 2 in June 2024 instructed by Nikos Karavidas MSc, PT
2. ISST International Schroth 3D Scoliosis Therapy in October 2016, given by instructor Axel Hennes, Aklepios Clinic, Bad Soberheim Germany
Advanced courses ISST: 2017-Axel Hennes, Utrecht, The Netherlands
2022-Kristina Horvat, Budapest, Hungary
2023-Nikola Jevtic, Novi Sad, Serbia
3. BSPTS Rigo Concept C1 in June 2018 and C2 in October 2023, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Serbia, instructed by Dr. Mina Jelacic, spec. med.
4. SEAS Level 1 Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis in July 2019, and Level 2 in July 2023, , Novi Sad, Serbia, instructed by Michele Romano
5. Schroth Best Practice method given by Dr. Hans Rudolf Weiss in October 2015, St.Maartenskliniek in Nijmegen, Netherlands
Other educations:
Balans and Stability training in Heerenveen December 2019, Chris Groothoff
Elastic Therapeutic Taping for spine and posture disorders, Utrecht, Netherlands, January 2023, Esther de Ru
Diaphragm: a manual approach November 2023
Practicum Relaxed breathing October 2020
Sleeping therapy- SlaapSlim March 2023
Bugnet Therapy – Muscle training with postural resistance - Basic Course and Hypermobility, Wassenaar, Netherlands, 2018, Gertie Lenselinck
Webinars/symposia:
Degeneratieve wervelkolomdeformiteit onder de loep – St. Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, 2019
Adult Spinal Deformity (ASD), Dutch Spine Center, January 2021
Update scoliosis-Different principles of Brace Treatment, Dutch Spine Center, May 2021
Scoliosis, sleeping and pulmonary ventilation, Dr. Adrian Lupusor- SSOL, February 2022
Multidisciplinair “Interactief symposium kinderfysiotherapie” Den Haag, September 2023
Update on Scoliosis: Early brace treatment for scoliosis op 18 January 2024
Participation on SOSORT Symposia in Lyon 2017 and San Sebastian 2022
ScoSym Istanbul 2019, Split 2024
Symposium Scoliose ‘Verdraaid lastig’ at Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam 2024
Presentations
Dutch national orthotic symposium about PSSE Schroth method-brainstorm about PSSE Schroth classification related to the 3D brace correction, March 2024
Multidisciplinair treatment approach of De Novo scoliose in Lange Voorhout Clinique Den Haag, April 2023
Organiser of the 1st PSSE Schroth method course in the Netherlands, Eindhoven, February 2024
Phone: +31619153686
Email: schrothpsse@gmail.com
Date of Birth: 15 January 1968
Profession: Mensendieck Excercise Therapist BSc
Place of work: Health Center Scheepswerf, Leidschendam, The Hague, Netherlands
Function: Schroth therapist and Mensendieck Exercise Therapist .Working with spine deformities from the end of 2015
Previous education: University of Architecture in Sarajevo, former Yugoslavia 1991
Clinical expertise: spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis ), musculoskeletal imbalances, dysfunctional moving patterns’ and psychosomatic related chronic disorders such as backpain, neck and shoulder complainments, breathing problems, hyperventilation, sleeping problems), hypermobility etc.
Expert by experience as Adolescent idiopathic Kypho-scoliosis patient
Clinical Courses for Scoliosis Treatment:
1. PSSE Schroth method Level 1 in July 2023 and Level 2 in June 2024 instructed by Nikos Karavidas MSc, PT
2. ISST International Schroth 3D Scoliosis Therapy in October 2016, given by instructor Axel Hennes, Aklepios Clinic, Bad Soberheim Germany
Advanced courses ISST: 2017-Axel Hennes, Utrecht, The Netherlands
2022-Kristina Horvat, Budapest, Hungary
2023-Nikola Jevtic, Novi Sad, Serbia
3. BSPTS Rigo Concept C1 in June 2018 and C2 in October 2023, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Serbia, instructed by Dr. Mina Jelacic, spec. med.
4. SEAS Level 1 Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis in July 2019, and Level 2 in July 2023, , Novi Sad, Serbia, instructed by Michele Romano
5. Schroth Best Practice method given by Dr. Hans Rudolf Weiss in October 2015, St.Maartenskliniek in Nijmegen, Netherlands
Other educations:
Balans and Stability training in Heerenveen December 2019, Chris Groothoff
Elastic Therapeutic Taping for spine and posture disorders, Utrecht, Netherlands, January 2023, Esther de Ru
Diaphragm: a manual approach November 2023
Practicum Relaxed breathing October 2020
Sleeping therapy- SlaapSlim March 2023
Bugnet Therapy – Muscle training with postural resistance - Basic Course and Hypermobility, Wassenaar, Netherlands, 2018, Gertie Lenselinck
Webinars/symposia:
Degeneratieve wervelkolomdeformiteit onder de loep – St. Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, 2019
Adult Spinal Deformity (ASD), Dutch Spine Center, January 2021
Update scoliosis-Different principles of Brace Treatment, Dutch Spine Center, May 2021
Scoliosis, sleeping and pulmonary ventilation, Dr. Adrian Lupusor- SSOL, February 2022
Multidisciplinair “Interactief symposium kinderfysiotherapie” Den Haag, September 2023
Update on Scoliosis: Early brace treatment for scoliosis op 18 January 2024
Participation on SOSORT Symposia in Lyon 2017 and San Sebastian 2022
ScoSym Istanbul 2019, Split 2024
Symposium Scoliose ‘Verdraaid lastig’ at Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam 2024
Presentations
Dutch national orthotic symposium about PSSE Schroth method-brainstorm about PSSE Schroth classification related to the 3D brace correction, March 2024
Multidisciplinair treatment approach of De Novo scoliose in Lange Voorhout Clinique Den Haag, April 2023
Organiser of the 1st PSSE Schroth method course in the Netherlands, Eindhoven, February 2024
Phone: +31619153686
Email: schrothpsse@gmail.com
- Phone:+316195153686
- Email:scoliosetherapie@gmail.com
Russia
Alexander Perkhun
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist, BSc
Date of Birth: 2 September 1987
Profession: Physiotherapy Οwner SCOLIOS CLINIC (Russia)
Universities: Technological Educational Institute ( TEI ) of Patras—Greece.
Degree in Physiotherapy 16.01.2015
A final year Degree Thesis titled:
PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC REHABILITATION IN SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME.
A Practical Training supervised and assessed of six (6) months:
at GENERAL HOSPITAL OF PATRAS "AGIOS ANDREAS"—GREECE.
Clinical Courses:
PSSE-Schroth Level 1 course, Athens, Greece, 07/23, Instructor: Nikos KaravidasPSSE-Schroth Basic course, 07/23, Instructor: Karavidas Nikos
BSPTS-Online Basic Level Course - 01/05/2021
BSPTS-Level 1 - 25/07/2021 Athens. Instructor: Karavidas Nikos
ISST - International Schroth Three Dimensional Scoliosis Therapy, Basic Course
Part 1 - 04 June 2023, Minsk, Belarus. Instructor: Danka Ljubojevic
SEAS In Anapa, Russia - 11 December 2021. Instructor: Michele Romano
BOBATH Concept - 26 October 2014, Athens, Creece. Instructor IBITA: Monika PeBler
MULLIGAN (manual therapy concept), upper quadrant (A), 22 November 2019, S-Petersburg. Instructor: Josef M. Andersen
MULLIGAN Concept, lower quadrant (B), 13 October 2019, Moscow. Instructor: Vaidas Stalioraitis
Date of Birth: 2 September 1987
Profession: Physiotherapy Οwner SCOLIOS CLINIC (Russia)
Universities: Technological Educational Institute ( TEI ) of Patras—Greece.
Degree in Physiotherapy 16.01.2015
A final year Degree Thesis titled:
PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC REHABILITATION IN SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME.
A Practical Training supervised and assessed of six (6) months:
at GENERAL HOSPITAL OF PATRAS "AGIOS ANDREAS"—GREECE.
Clinical Courses:
PSSE-Schroth Level 1 course, Athens, Greece, 07/23, Instructor: Nikos KaravidasPSSE-Schroth Basic course, 07/23, Instructor: Karavidas Nikos
BSPTS-Online Basic Level Course - 01/05/2021
BSPTS-Level 1 - 25/07/2021 Athens. Instructor: Karavidas Nikos
ISST - International Schroth Three Dimensional Scoliosis Therapy, Basic Course
Part 1 - 04 June 2023, Minsk, Belarus. Instructor: Danka Ljubojevic
SEAS In Anapa, Russia - 11 December 2021. Instructor: Michele Romano
BOBATH Concept - 26 October 2014, Athens, Creece. Instructor IBITA: Monika PeBler
MULLIGAN (manual therapy concept), upper quadrant (A), 22 November 2019, S-Petersburg. Instructor: Josef M. Andersen
MULLIGAN Concept, lower quadrant (B), 13 October 2019, Moscow. Instructor: Vaidas Stalioraitis
- Phone:+79180807712
- Email:alekos5551@mail.ru
Syria
Firas Wahbeh
Physiotherapist, Orthotist
Mhd Firas Wahbeh
PT - CO
. Profession : PT - CO
. Place of work : PSSE unit at Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital 2021 Privet O&P Center , Damascus ,Syria
Date of birth : 14 of July 1976.
Education : Damascus Health Institute 1996 / Physical Therapy.
. Clinical Experience: - Working in the field of physical therapy since 1996
- Physical therapy department of Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital, morning part time from 1996 to 2001, and from 2006 to 2023
- Department of Treatment and Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy from 1997 to 1999.
- Technical director at physio & hydrotherapy department at Al-Hayat Hospital, part-time evening from 2001 to 2009.
- Department of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation unit at Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital for a period of two years from 1999 to 2001.
- Physical therapy department in the Sports Federation (accompanying therapist for the athletics team) from 2001 to 2002.
- Director and owner of the Ortho-Med Center for Prosthetics& Orthotics and orthotic Shoes from 2009 to 2013.
- Member of the Syrian Physical therapist Society. - Member of the Syndicate of Health and Medical Professions
. Clinical Courses:
- PSSE-Schroth Basic course, 07/23, Instructor: Nikos Karavidas
- PSSE-Schroth method Level 1 and 2 courses, 07/23, Instructor: Nikos Karavidas
- ISICO World Master online ,2021
- international certified practitioner of schroth best practice academy SBP ,2022
- international certified practitioner of Scientific Exercises Approach to Scoliosis ,SEAS ,2022
- international certified practitioner of Functional Independent Treatment for Scoliosis ,FITS /1 , 2023
- international certified practitioner of Spiral Stabilization SPS ,2021
- BSPTS Basic Level scoliosis ( Rigo,s concept) Certificate
- Certificate of specialized Posture assessment course online from the Human Kinetics
- Certificate of specialized course on 3D scanner software and its practical applications and design program for CAD-CAM and its practical applications type, Orten in person at Dijon, France
- Certificate of Professional Course on 3D Scanner Software, Spectra Program, Practical Applications, Canfit Design Program, CAD-CAM, and Practical Applications Type ,Vorum ,Canada
-certificate of Rigo Cheneaue System Brace RSC from NEJA®
- Certificate of All Modules Introduction to DMO®
- Certificate of Accredited Measurer Training of DMO®
- Certificate of TechnoSpine® TLSO brace
- Certificate of CPM® Scoliosis brace
- Certificate of SipneCor® Scoliosis soft brace
- Certificate ISICO of Sforzesco TLSO braces
- Certificate of Proteor academy of Clam-shell ( CTLSo ) + CTM brace in person at Dijon, France
-Certificate of Attended webinar for scoliosis Wood -Cheneaue -Rigo Brace (WCR® Brace)
- Certificate of scoliosis Boston brace 3D course
- Certificate of scoliosis & posture suit dynamic movement orthosis DMO® course by Boston O&P
- Attended scoliosis Boston brace course, 3 certificates about :
( Boston brace – Boston night time brace – Boston soft body jacket brace )
- Adoption and inclusion my special socket design for BK prosthesis with Revo-Fit® technology on the official website of ClickMedical® International as one of the advanced solutions (case studies)
. Profession : PT - CO
. Place of work : PSSE unit at Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital 2021 Privet O&P Center , Damascus ,Syria
Date of birth : 14 of July 1976.
Education : Damascus Health Institute 1996 / Physical Therapy.
. Clinical Experience: - Working in the field of physical therapy since 1996
- Physical therapy department of Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital, morning part time from 1996 to 2001, and from 2006 to 2023
- Department of Treatment and Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy from 1997 to 1999.
- Technical director at physio & hydrotherapy department at Al-Hayat Hospital, part-time evening from 2001 to 2009.
- Department of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation unit at Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital for a period of two years from 1999 to 2001.
- Physical therapy department in the Sports Federation (accompanying therapist for the athletics team) from 2001 to 2002.
- Director and owner of the Ortho-Med Center for Prosthetics& Orthotics and orthotic Shoes from 2009 to 2013.
- Member of the Syrian Physical therapist Society. - Member of the Syndicate of Health and Medical Professions
. Clinical Courses:
- PSSE-Schroth Basic course, 07/23, Instructor: Nikos Karavidas
- PSSE-Schroth method Level 1 and 2 courses, 07/23, Instructor: Nikos Karavidas
- ISICO World Master online ,2021
- international certified practitioner of schroth best practice academy SBP ,2022
- international certified practitioner of Scientific Exercises Approach to Scoliosis ,SEAS ,2022
- international certified practitioner of Functional Independent Treatment for Scoliosis ,FITS /1 , 2023
- international certified practitioner of Spiral Stabilization SPS ,2021
- BSPTS Basic Level scoliosis ( Rigo,s concept) Certificate
- Certificate of specialized Posture assessment course online from the Human Kinetics
- Certificate of specialized course on 3D scanner software and its practical applications and design program for CAD-CAM and its practical applications type, Orten in person at Dijon, France
- Certificate of Professional Course on 3D Scanner Software, Spectra Program, Practical Applications, Canfit Design Program, CAD-CAM, and Practical Applications Type ,Vorum ,Canada
-certificate of Rigo Cheneaue System Brace RSC from NEJA®
- Certificate of All Modules Introduction to DMO®
- Certificate of Accredited Measurer Training of DMO®
- Certificate of TechnoSpine® TLSO brace
- Certificate of CPM® Scoliosis brace
- Certificate of SipneCor® Scoliosis soft brace
- Certificate ISICO of Sforzesco TLSO braces
- Certificate of Proteor academy of Clam-shell ( CTLSo ) + CTM brace in person at Dijon, France
-Certificate of Attended webinar for scoliosis Wood -Cheneaue -Rigo Brace (WCR® Brace)
- Certificate of scoliosis Boston brace 3D course
- Certificate of scoliosis & posture suit dynamic movement orthosis DMO® course by Boston O&P
- Attended scoliosis Boston brace course, 3 certificates about :
( Boston brace – Boston night time brace – Boston soft body jacket brace )
- Adoption and inclusion my special socket design for BK prosthesis with Revo-Fit® technology on the official website of ClickMedical® International as one of the advanced solutions (case studies)
- Phone:+963933616278
- Email:firaswahbeh76@gmail.com