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Emilka Skowron was 22 years old, a healthy, athletic college student with a passion for pole dancing; she had just returned to the gym after the first easing of pandemic restrictions. During her workout, an 8-millimeter aneurysm ruptured. What followed is a story that doctors gave no chance of a happy ending, but which proved that a new life, though different, is by no means […]

Let’s imagine a child who, from a very young age, learns to navigate a world that isn’t always adapted to their abilities. A child who sees challenges instead of limitations, and curiosity instead of fear. This is the story of Asia—the protagonist of the Medical Talks podcast episode “Conversations from the Heart.” It is a story about a child’s strength, the role of family, and the importance of […]

What is this article about? In this article, we discuss an interview with Jacek Tadrzak—a physical therapist at the Paley European Institute—on osseointegration, one of the most innovative treatment methods for amputees. The article explains what this procedure entails, who it is intended for, what the rehabilitation process looks like, and what challenges patients face when they decide to […]

What is this article about? In this article, we discuss the key points raised in a conversation with Olga Pietryca—a physical therapist who works with children with cerebral palsy (CP). The text focuses primarily on hip problems in children with CP, the importance of early diagnosis, the role of physical therapy, and the collaboration between the entire therapeutic team and the family in the treatment process. Cerebral palsy […]

Let’s imagine a patient who has just had surgery, whose wound isn’t healing, and for whom every movement causes tension and discomfort. For many people, this is a time of uncertainty—is everything proceeding as it should, will the scar be a problem in the future, and will a return to full health be possible without complications? Especially in the case of children who have undergone orthopedic procedures, the healing process becomes one […]

What is this article about? In this article, we present an interview with Paulina Pietruszewska—an occupational therapist working at the Paley European Institute—who explains how occupational therapy tangibly impacts the daily functioning of children with disabilities and why it is a key component of orthopedic and neurological treatment. What is occupational therapy, and why is it so important? Therapy begins […]