Medical Talks

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 […]

In a world where we often measure a person’s worth through the lens of success, achievements, and outward strength, there are stories that make us pause and reflect. This article tells the story of a conversation that goes far beyond sports, results, and media image. It is the story of a man placed in an extreme situation—when life puts everything to the test, and the only answer becomes […]

Every day, physical therapists help patients regain full fitness, and one of them is Mateusz Wicha, a specialist at the Paley European Institute. His work focuses on patients who have undergone hip replacement surgery—both adults and seniors—as well as younger patients with rare musculoskeletal disorders. His passion for physical therapy began when he observed his own rehabilitation [...]

In today's article, we present an interview with Dr. Karolina Siwicka, an orthopedic traumatologist at the Paley European Institute. Dr. Siwicka combines medical knowledge, experience gained on four continents, and a passion for limb reconstruction, helping patients both in Poland and abroad. In this article, you will learn: what musculoskeletal traumatology involves and how it differs […]

Many myths have arisen around the topic of adult growth. Exercise, dietary supplements, and "natural methods" promise additional centimeters, but from a medical point of view, they have no real effect on bone length. Once the growth period is over, the only permanent method of increasing height is surgery. In this article, based on a conversation with experts in the "Medical Talks" podcast [...]

Motherhood of a child with a disability is still often viewed through the prism of sacrifice and suffering. Mothers are expected to give up on themselves, show fatigue on their faces, and completely subordinate their lives to their child's illness. A smile, a well-groomed appearance, or a moment of rest are often perceived as a lack of commitment. In this episode of the "Medical Talks" podcast, the conversation focuses on breaking these patterns and reminding mothers that [...]

Motherhood rarely follows a single rhythm. However, there are situations in which family life is truly divided into two parallel worlds—home and hospital, everyday life and treatment, the needs of one child and the needs of another. In this episode of the "Medical Talks" podcast, the conversation is not about diagnoses or medical procedures, but about the experience of being a mother of three children, including twins, [...]

Emilia Woźniak never wanted to be a heroine. She wanted to create a home – warm, safe, and real. One where there is room for healing, fear, fatigue, but above all, love. She is a nurse, but even more so, she is a mother. Every day, she combines medical knowledge with intuition and experience that are difficult to describe in textbook language. This article accompanies the episode of the podcast "Medical [...]

Chiari malformation is a rare brain disorder that can change your life in a matter of months. For a teenager, it means not only physical pain, but also the need to make mature medical decisions that are normally made by adults. Oliwia Ferdek from Sosnowiec has experienced this firsthand—she was diagnosed at the age of 16, and since then her life has focused on [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

When a child in the family becomes ill or disabled, the adults' attention naturally focuses on the patient. However, there is often someone else there too—the siblings. Children who do not have a diagnosis, but who carry within them fears, responsibilities, and emotions that are not always noticed. This article accompanies an episode of the "Medical Talks" podcast, in which Joanna Sobolewska talks [...]