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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a diagnosis that sounds like the end of life as they know it for many families. In reality, it can be the beginning of a long, difficult, but meaningful journey—provided there is adequate support, a treatment plan, and care for the whole family. This article accompanies an episode of the Medical Talks podcast, in which Maria Olkhovyk, mother of four-year-old Mark, talks about [...]

Physical activity for children is becoming less and less a natural part of everyday life, and more and more an addition to the schedule between school, extracurricular activities, and screens. In the interview, Jan Lipski, a physical therapist who works with children on a daily basis, looked at movement not as a sporting obligation, but as a fundamental element of physical, emotional, and social health. This is [...]

Lower limb amputation is often a last resort in cases of serious injury, cancer, or advanced vascular disease. Complications following lower limb amputation can significantly affect a patient's quality of life. Although the procedure saves lives, it also opens a new, difficult chapter full of physical and emotional challenges. The recovery process can be long and requires both medical and […]

What are the consequences of untreated muscle tension in children? Muscle tension is a condition in which muscles remain in a state of excessive tension or contraction. In children, this can be caused by a variety of factors, and if not properly diagnosed and treated, it can lead to serious health problems, both physical and mental. Untreated muscle tension in […]

At first glance, Teodor seems like an ordinary 10-year-old. He likes computer games, dreams of traveling far away, and can talk about his plans for hours. Only after a while does it become clear that his everyday life is different from that of his peers, and that the word "superpower" takes on a completely different meaning in this family. This article accompanies an episode of the "Medical Talks" podcast, in which Joanna [...]

Imagine a child who breaks his arm and doesn't cry. Not because he is exceptionally resilient, but because his body does not send pain signals. For a parent, this is a situation that disrupts all known safety patterns. This is the everyday life of Krystian—the first child in Poland diagnosed with congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis (CIPA). This article accompanies [...]