Polski
International Rehabilitation Industry Forum
october 1-3, 2026
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21 days 3 hours 56 minutes 4 seconds
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CONFERENCE ROOM 1
3. INTERNATIONAL REHABILITATION FORUM
DAY I - What's new in rehabilitation - AI, longevity, supporting older adults
CONFERENCE CHAIRED BY
Prof. Małgorzaty Łukowicz, MD, PhD
former National Consultant in medical rehabilitation
DAY II - UKRAINE - A Testing Ground for Prosthetic Care. Thousands of amputations, thousands of lessons. How can we build Europe's leading rehabilitation and prosthetic care system?
1. AI IN REHABILITATION - NEW TECHNOLOGIES ARE CHANGING THE GAME - HOW IS AI ENETRING REHABILITATION?
10:30 - 10:40
Małgorzata Łukowicz
AI-powered devices and the changes in rehabilitation
10:40 - 11:00
Michał Karski
Artificial Intelligence in diagnosis and treatment planning, where are the risks?
11:00 - 11:15
Dominika Królik
How is the Code of Medical Ethics adapting to AI in clinical practice, and who is responsible for the final decision?
11:15 - 11:30
Dominika Kozak, Phd, Egzotech
Intelligent rehabilitation and robotics
11:30 - 11:45
Daniel Kocur – President of the Podaruj Dobro foundation and a pioneer of innovative solutions for patients
The 360° Patient – HOSPITAL? WHAT COMES NEXT?
Foundation, the first comprehensive model of care in Poland. From hospital to regaining independence – everything in one place
- model: hospital – Foundation and AI tailored to Polish needs – rehabilitation – equipment – funding – coordination – independence
- support of specialists, therapists, and caregivers
- case study of the complete patient pathway
11:45 - 12:00
Coffee break
2. LONGEVITY
12:00 - 12:10
Małgorzata Łukowicz
Physical medicine and senolytics: Can properly selected physical stimuli (e.g., photobiomodulation, cryotherapy) support the elimination of "zombie cells" (senescent cells)?
12:10 - 12:25
Eryk Libner Anev
Mechanism of hydrogen therapy: How hydrogen nanoparticles penetrate the blood–brain barrier and cell membranes, reaching the mitochondria directly
12:25 - 12:40
Eryk Libner Anev
Reduction of oxidative stress: Inhibition of hydroxyl radical (-OH) formation, which directly damages DNA and accelerates cellular ageing
12:40 - 12:55
Małgorzata Łukowicz
The effects of exposure to extreme temperatures: Sauna bathing and cold-water immersion as tools for activating heat shock proteins (HSPs) and improving cardiovascular health
12:55 -13:10
Stefan Horrer TUR GmbH. Berlin. Eres Medical
IHHT therapy – mitohormesis: Rejuvenation at the mitochondrial level
13:10 - 13:25
Radiofrequency therapy – a tool for tissue biostimulation and collagen regeneration. Indiba fascial thermolifting
13:25 - 13:40
Małgorzata Łukowicz
The role of health resorts in the Longevity concept – Not only centers for treating chronic diseases, but hubs for health optimization. Health resorts offer a unique environment that combines physical medicine with an ecosystem conducive to biological regeneration
13:40 - 13:55
Coffee break
3. SUPPORTING OLDER ADULTS WITH MODERN TECHNOLOGY
13:55 - 14:10
Łukasz Oleksy
Gait analysis as a biomarker of ageing: The use of optoelectronic systems for the early detection of neurological deficits
14:10 - 14:25
Małgorzata Łukowicz
Autonomic nervous system assessment: An indicator of metabolic stress and ageing
14:25 - 14:40
Rafał Sapuła – Former President of PTREH
Motor programming in the prevention of sarcopenia: How resistance training in adults aged 40+ affects bone density and muscle mass
14:40 - 14:55
Tomasz Tokarski, PhD, CIOP
Exoskeletons in ergonomics
14:55 - 15:10
Joanna Kamińska, CIOP
Optimizing movement patterns in office work: Ergonomics 2.0 – How to prevent cumulative microtrauma over decades
15:10 - 15:25
Maciej Tomik, Technomex
Exoskeleton-assisted rehabilitation for patients with spinal cord injury
15:25 - 15:40
Bartosz Wnuk, PhD
The importance of regular physical activity for long-term wheelchair users
15:40 - 16:00
PANEL DISCUSSION: Where is the future of rehabilitation headed?
Panel discussion on the future directions of rehabilitation.
- AI in medicine - bioengineering and neurotechnologies
- Longevity - a new trend shaping the future of rehabilitation
- Digital care platforms
PANEL 1. UKRAINE: HOW WAS SUCH A SCALE MANAGED?
START 10:30
Organization and funding of post-amputation care
Moderator: Adam Gramala. Interpretation provided for Vasyl Kushli's presentation.
Speakers: Fr. Igor Kozankiewicz, Vasyl Kushla, Wojciech Kurzydło
10:35
Adam Gramala
Introduction. An overview of the challenges and the scale of the issue in Poland, drawing on Ukraine's experience
10:40 - 11:00
Vasyl Kushla
Fr. Igor Kozankiewicz
Ukraine before and after 2022. Kozankiewicz and Kushla on how a comprehensive system was built almost from scratch.
11:00 - 11:20
Vasyl Kushla
Wojciech Kurzydło
The Patient Journey at Scale. Kushla shares the frontline perspective, while Kurzydło provides the Polish point of reference.
11:20 - 11:40
Vasyl Kushla
Fr. Igor Kozankiewicz
Financing in Ukraine. Kozankiewicz and Kushla discuss funding from government, international, and charitable sources.
11:40 - 12:00
Audience Q&A
12:00
Closing
PANEL 2. IMPLICATIONS FOR POLAND
Prosthetics, Funding, and Health System Readiness. The scale of the challenge in Poland and the priorities for immediate improvement.
Moderator: Daniel Kocur and Adam Gramala
Speakers: Grzegorz Skrzeczek, Daniel Kocur, Mateusz Hen, Wojciech Kurzydło, Adam Gramala, Marcin Wręczycki, Klaudia Szymczak, Robert Parcia
12:05 - 12:10
Adam Gramala
Daniel Kocur
Introduction. Adam Gramala and Daniel Kocur – where Poland stands today and what needs to improve for the benefit of patients.
12:10 - 12:30
Polish expertise in prosthetics. Grzegorz Skrzeczek, M.Sc., on how Polish prosthetists manage the most complex cases: from residual limb preparation and socket selection to rehabilitation, collaboration between prosthetists and physiotherapists, and the most common clinical errors.
12:30 - 12:50
The 360 system for amputee patients in Polish hospitals. Kocur from the Podaruj Dobro Foundation, care coordination, patient education, and how a Polish AI-supported hospital education project has changed the reality for patients.
12:50 - 13:10
Mateusz Hen
Quality, safety, and continuity of care. Hen discusses clinical standards and the balance between speed and quality.
13:10 - 13:30
Klaudia Szymczak
Rehabilitation experience in the most complex cases. The story of Dominik Hołuj from the perspective of a physiotherapist – Klaudia Szymczak – Origin Rehabilitation Clinic
13:30 - 13:50
Marcin Wręczycki, MSc
Rehabilitation experience in the most complex cases. The case of Mirek, burns covering 90% of his body and rehabilitation of the residual limb – Marcin Wręczycki – Neuroklinika
13:50 - 14:10
Pragma System – polish technological innovation supporting comprehensive care for amputee patients. Slobodan Vujasić (Serbia) on the BDA Method for correcting motor function and gait.
14:10 - 14:40
Patients – Well-known patients from across Poland discuss their experiences, what was most important to them, and what they believe should change.
14:40 - 15:10
Poland 2030, recommendations for policymakers in the post-conference report. All panelists.
Audience Q&A + panel discussion
Conference Organizers
Trade Fair Studio
Hall E
The Future of Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy: Education, Practice and The Role of The Young Generation of Specialists
Aleksandra Moluszys, MSc
Łukasz Mański, MSc
Natalia Hinz
Gdańska Akademia Medyczna Nauk Stosowanych
Justyna Rdzanek, PhD
Mykyta Shatokhin
Hubert Kraszewski
Społeczna Akademia Nauk
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Workshop room
Hala E
Telemedicine and eHealth: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026
This event brings together the worlds of medicine, science, and emerging technologies, creating a space for the exchange of knowledge and experience, as well as for presenting current trends and developments in digital healthcare.
We invite representatives and professionals from the fields of telemedicine and eHealth, telerehabilitation, public health, biomedical engineering, medical informatics, and information technology, as well as those involved in the social and economic aspects of implementing innovations in healthcare.
The programme will feature presentations of research findings, case studies, practical applications, and new solutions and concepts related to the development of telemedicine. The conference will also provide an opportunity to discuss the future of digital medicine and the potential of technology in everyday healthcare practice.
The event is addressed to healthcare professionals, members of the scientific and academic community, new technology experts, and anyone interested in the development of telemedicine and the digital transformation of the healthcare sector.
Conference Organizer
Polskie Centrum Badań i Certyfikacji
Trade Fair Studio
Hall E
Trust in medicine - from regulation to practice
12:30 - 12:35
Agnieszka Bukowska, PCBC
Welcome and Appreciation
12:35 - 12:52
Anna Nosowicz, PCBC
Trust in healthcare – from regulation to practice
12:52 - 13:09
Lech Starczak, Medigent
Do we always perform a risk–benefit analysis and do we know how to do it?
13:09-13:26
Anna Dąbrowska
Mateusz Kempa
Evidence vs. Belief: Trust in Medicine in the Age of Disinformation, Polish Education Center
Anna Dąbrowska discussion with Mateusz Kempa, Attorney at Law, Polskie Centrum Edukacji.
13:26-13:43
Piotr Welenc, Healthcare Poland Foundation, Polska Federacja Szpitali
Compliance and non-compliance risk management. Why compliance in the medical sector is an obligation, not an option
13:43- 14:00
dr. eng. Natalia Dzięgiel, HTA Registry
Joanna Zyguła, HTA Registry
Clinical evaluation in practice
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Polskie Stowarzyszenie Terapeutów Integracji Sensorycznej SI
Trade Fair Studio
Hall E
Sensory Integration in Contemporary Pediatric Rehabilitation - Diagnostics, Body Posture, and Developmental Support
14:00 - 14:30
Beata Mendygrał-Lewicka, President of the Polish Association of Sensory Integration Therapists (PSTISI)
Sensory Integration as a Foundation for Supporting the Development of Children with Postural and Neurodevelopmental Difficulties
Proper processing of sensory information forms the foundation of a child’s motor, emotional, and cognitive development. Disorders in the reception and integration of sensory stimuli can lead to difficulties in maintaining proper posture, reduced motor efficiency, problems with balance and coordination, as well as challenges in social functioning. This lecture will present the role of Sensory Integration (SI) therapy in supporting children with developmental delays, postural disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The mechanisms through which the vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile systems influence the development of postural control will be discussed, along with practical examples of collaboration between Sensory Integration therapists and physiotherapists.
14:30 - 15:00
Beata Mendygrał-Lewicka, President of the Polish Association of Sensory Integration Therapists (PSTISI)
KATIS – A Therapeutic Assistant: An Innovative Tool for the Early Identification of Developmental Delays in Young Children
Early identification of developmental difficulties is one of the key factors determining the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. KATIS – the Computerized Sensory Integration Therapy Assistant – is an innovative tool designed to support professionals in the observation, analysis, and interpretation of a child’s functioning. During this presentation, participants will learn about the practical applications of the KATIS system in therapeutic, diagnostic, and developmental screening settings. The session will explore the assessment of a child’s sensory, postural, and functional development, as well as the benefits of incorporating digital technologies into contemporary rehabilitation and therapeutic practice.
15:00 - 15:30
Katarzyna Zawada, Vice President of the Polish Association of Sensory Integration Therapists (PSTIS SI)
The Relationship Between Postural Alignment and Sensory Integration in Early School-Aged Children
The presentation will focus on a contemporary perspective on the relationship between body posture and sensory integration processes in early school-aged children. The importance of proper postural control in child development and the role of sensory systems in shaping stable and efficient body posture will be discussed.Particular attention will be paid to the latest classification of postural disorders developed by Jacek Wilczyński, which emphasizes the need to view postural defects not only from a biomechanical perspective but also from a neurophysiological one. The characteristic features of individual types of postural disorders and their potential associations with sensory processing difficulties will be presented. The presentation will also address the current state of knowledge regarding the prevalence of postural defects in children and the risk factors contributing to their development. The objectives and assumptions of an ongoing research project investigating the relationship between body posture and sensory integration in children aged 7–9 years will be outlined, along with the potential application of modern diagnostic tools in the functional assessment of children. This presentation aims to explore whether observed postural abnormalities may constitute one of the manifestations of sensory integration disorders and to highlight the importance of considering this relationship in diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic interventions for school-aged children.
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Fundacja Avalon
Trade Fair Studio
Hall E
Rehabilitation That Doesn't End with Therapy - From Childhood to Adulthood
11:30 - 12:30
Katarzyna Milczarek
Lusine Duryan
Rehabilitation That Goes Beyond Therapy – From Childhood to Adulthood
This presentation focuses on the comprehensive support provided to people with disabilities by the Avalon Foundation and its Center for Active Rehabilitation. We will demonstrate how modern rehabilitation can extend far beyond the therapeutic process itself, encompassing social, sports, and professional activation, as well as fostering independence, self-determination, and empowerment at every stage of life.We will present the solutions, programs, and initiatives that meaningfully support people with disabilities and their families in their daily lives, helping them regain and maintain active participation in society.
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Conference room
Hall E
Congress OrtoPodologia Poland 2026
OrtoPodologia Poland Congress 2026 is a specialist event dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and orthotic management of the foot, as well as its impact on the functioning of the entire human musculoskeletal system.
The Congress will take place alongside Rehabilitation Trade Fair 2026 at PTAK Warsaw Expo and will form part of a broader educational programme that also includes OrthoPodology Workshops.
The event's main theme – "Feet Are the Foundation of the Body" – highlights the fundamental role of the foot in biomechanics, posture, gait, balance, and the proper functioning of the musculoskeletal system. The Congress will provide an interdisciplinary platform for knowledge exchange among professionals involved in comprehensive functional assessment and patient care in their daily clinical practice.
The event is dedicated to physiotherapists, podologists, podiatrists, orthopaedic surgeons, orthopaedic technicians, manual therapists, posture assessment specialists, biomechanics experts, manufacturers of custom orthotic insoles, medical trainers, and representatives of companies offering solutions in diagnostics, orthotics, prosthetics, specialist footwear, and innovative rehabilitation technologies.
The primary objective of the Congress is to integrate clinical knowledge, therapeutic practice, and modern technologies used in the assessment and treatment of foot disorders. Particular emphasis will be placed on functional diagnostics, biomechanics, custom orthotic solutions, insole design, prevention of overload injuries, treatment of foot deformities, and the influence of foot dysfunctions on the knees, hips, pelvis, and spine.
The Congress programme will combine scientific, clinical, and practical content. It will include expert lectures, clinical case presentations, interdisciplinary sessions, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops designed to help participants apply newly acquired knowledge directly in their professional practice. The event will also showcase the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, including gait analysis systems, pressure measurement platforms, podoscopes, digital insole design solutions, and innovative methods of patient assessment and rehabilitation.
Honorary Patronage of the OrtoPodologia 2026 Congress has been granted by:
11:00 - 13:00
Tomasz Pawłasek, MSc
Computer-based diagnostics of foot and posture abnormalities in children and adolescents
13:00 - 14:30
dr Joanna Stodolna-Tukendorf
The use of diagnostic devices in foot exercises and therapy.
14:30 - 16:30
Marcin Popieluch, PhD
The foot in the biokinematic chain - from a podological perspective.
10:30 - 10:45
Mariusz Strzecha
CONGRESS OPENING
Orthopodology in Poland and around the world past and present.
10:45 - 11:15
dr n. med. Marek Kiljański
Marek Krochmalski, MD
Change in foot loading following stem cell administration in patients with degenerative changes of the hip joint
11:15 - 11:45
Mariusz Strzecha
Orthopedic insoles and orthopodological diagnostics – yesterday, today and tomorrow
11:45 - 12:15
Aneta Śpiewak
Clinical use of custom thermoformed insoles
12:15 - 12:45
Yana Totska, PhD
Foot biomechanics at the core of the kinetic chain: comprehensive assessment for injury prevention and peak sports performance
12:45 - 13:00
Taras Bondarenko
Digital biomechanical profiling platform: transforming diagnostic strategies and clinical monitoring in foot, posture, and locomotion musculoskeletal medicine
13:00 - 13:15
Audience Q&A / discussion
13:15 - 13:45
Coffee break
13:45 - 14:15
Joanna Stodolna-Tukendorf, PhD
Analysis of plantographic foot examination results in static and dynamic conditions
14:15 - 14:45
Robert Gajewski, PhD
Pressure threshold values in different regions of the foot. Possibilities for their use in designing insoles for people with diabetes.
14:45 - 15:15
Dominik Dziadek
Karina Szota
Angelika Szota-Rudnicka
Interdisciplinary protocols for wound and pain management: diagnostics, individualized targeted therapies, and modern technologies.
15:15 - 15:45
Marcin Popieluch, PhD
The secrets of Hallux Valgus from an anatomical - biomechanical perspective
15:45 - 16:15
Audience Q&A / discussion
16:15
CONGRESS CLOSING
Conference Organizer
Workshop Room
Hall E
From rehabilitation to employment - comprehensive activation path
Rehabilitation is not the end of the journey. The goal of an effective rehabilitation system should not only be to restore functional ability, but also to enable people to return to an active life—including employment. During the conference organized by the Polish Organization of Employers of Persons with Disabilities (POPON), representatives of the medical community, physiotherapists, public institutions, employers, HR professionals, and people with lived experience of disability will discuss how rehabilitation and vocational activation can be more effectively integrated.
11:00 - 11:05
WELCOME OF PARTICIPANTS
Brief opening of the conference and introduction to its main objectives.
11:05 - 11:30
From patient to employee – Where do we lose the person along the way?
diagnosis → treatment → rehabilitation → functional recovery → activation → employment
What does the journey of a person with a disability look like from diagnosis to returning to the labour market? Where do the barriers arise, and which elements are still missing from the system?
11:30 - 12:20
Does Poland's rehabilitation system prepare people to return to work?
The panel will bring together representatives of the medical community, physiotherapists, ZUS, PFRON, employers, and people with lived experience of disability.
12:20 - 12:45
IT WORKS! From patient to employee
Real stories. Practical solutions. Real change. Stories of people who, after experiencing disability, illness, or long-term rehabilitation, successfully returned to work.
What was the biggest barrier? What made the difference? Who helped them take the next step?
12:45 - 13:20
Rehabilitation ends in the clinic. Returning to work begins in the workplace.
Physiotherapist – employer – HR – employee
How can we prepare people for a safe and sustainable return to work?
A discussion on practical solutions, including:
- workplace adaptation,
- employees' functional abilities and limitations,
- the role of the physiotherapist in the return-to-work process,
- collaboration between employers, HR, and employees,
- a gradual return to professional activity,
- preventing repeated exclusion from the labour market.
13:20 - 13:55
CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION: What needs to change to help more people return to work?
Rehabilitation system | employment activation | employers | public institutions
A panel discussion focused on solutions that can improve the successful return of people with disabilities to the labour market.
Topics will include:
- necessary systemic changes,
- cooperation between institutions,
- the role of employers,
- earlier planning of vocational activation,
- support for people at risk of losing their jobs,
- solutions that facilitate returning to work after illness or disability.
13:55 - 14:00
CLOSING REMARKS: 5 steps to a successful return to work
Key takeaways and recommendations from the conference.
Rehabilitation → activity → employment → independence
Medal award ceremony
Date
29.09.2026; 15:00Location
Trade Fair Studiohall E
Trade Fair Studio – Hall E
Exhibitors’ Presentation & Trends Panel
13:30-14:00
Martyna Dębicka - Noctua Kancelaria Prawna
Could Your Office Defend Yourself in Court? How to Protect Your Business from the First Patient.
The lecture will discuss, among other things:
- the documents a physiotherapy practice should have to comply with regulations,
- the most common mistakes made by physiotherapists regarding documentation and practice organization,
- practical examples of court cases and audits involving the medical industry,
- situations that most often lead to complaints or conflicts,
- the importance of proper documentation in the event of a dispute with a patient, an audit, or a court case.
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14:00-14:30
Renata Orzechowska - ASAP Biuro Rachunkowe Renata Orzechowska
The most common tax and formal errors in the rehabilitation and medical industry – what to pay attention to in 2026?
The lecture will discuss, among other things:
– current obligations of entrepreneurs regarding taxes and documentation,
– the most common mistakes made by practice owners,
– changes and practical aspects related to the National Securities and Exchange Commission (KSeF),
– VAT issues and costs in rehabilitation and medical services,
– practical tips from the perspective of an accounting firm working with service providers.
14:30-15:00
Klaudia Romanowska
A Specialist’s Personal Brand as a Tool for Career and Business Development in the Beauty, Wellness, and Rehabilitation Industries
Learn how to consciously build a personal brand, use social media to attract clients, and develop your career and business based on authenticity and a strong expert image. The presentation will show how to effectively increase your visibility, build audience trust, and strengthen your position as a specialist in the beauty, wellness, and rehabilitation industries.
12:00-12:30
Przemysław Burliga - BITMED Sp. z o.o.
Does painless shockwave therapy really exist? How diamagnetism transforms shockwave therapy into a comfortable treatment.
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Recognition for our exhibitors medal and diploma award ceremony
This event honors the best of the best, highlighting their contribution to the development of the industry and the presentation of cutting-edge solutions.
Innovation of the Year
For a product, technology or solution that introduces an innovative approach, improves existing processes or addresses market needs in a new way.
Trade Fair Premiere
For a new product, service or solution making its debut at the trade fair, attracting attention and standing out for its market potential.
Leader in Quality and Professionalism
For a company or brand that consistently maintains high standards of quality, reliability and professional service, building trust among customers and business partners.
Trendsetter
For a company or brand that actively influences the development of its industry, creates new directions and inspires others to embrace change, staying ahead of current market trends.
Conversations that shape the future of the industry
We invite you to the Trade Fair Studio, where exclusive interviews with industry experts and leading exhibitors will provide insights into the latest trends and innovative solutions.
In an inspiring environment, market leaders will share their experiences and visions for the future, providing valuable insights and knowledge.
Industry experts
Conversations with market leaders and specialists.
Trends and innovations
The most important directions in industry development.
Live interviews
Inspiring conversations straight from the trade fair.
Join us and discover what is shaping the future of the industry.
Inspiring conversations and new opportunities
The B2B Networking Zone is an extension of the conference, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage in direct conversations with speakers and other industry experts.
In a less formal atmosphere, participants can exchange insights, ask questions and establish valuable business contacts.
Direct conversations
Meetings with speakers and industry experts.
Exchange of experience
Discussions, knowledge and inspiration after the conference.
Business relationships
Contacts that can develop into business cooperation.
Join us, continue inspiring conversations and build relationships that can open up new opportunities for your business.
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