Leader: Dr Arkadiusz Żurawski, PhD
Affiliation: Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce
Research Area
The biomechanics of human movement is a cornerstone of modern physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal disorder prevention. In the era of growing emphasis on precision medicine, the development of non-invasive measurement technologies—enabling objective assessment of posture, movement patterns, and muscle function—is critical for both diagnostics and evaluating therapy effectiveness.
At Collegium Medicum UJK, research is conducted on posture analysis, gait, and muscle activity in clinical and experimental settings. Particular attention is paid to scoliosis, postural defects, rehabilitation in pregnancy, and postural re-education in both children and adults. These studies are applicable not only in physiotherapy practice but also in the development of innovative technological solutions—such as exoskeletons, posture correction systems, and therapy-assisting software.
Leader Profile and Achievements
Dr. Arkadiusz Żurawski is an experienced researcher and clinician, combining clinical knowledge with expertise in biomechanical technologies. He leads research activities at the Posturology Laboratory of Collegium Medicum, which is one of the best-equipped facilities in Poland for posture and gait analysis. The lab includes:
- the DIERS Formetric 4D Motion optoelectronic system,
- tensometric and stabilometric platforms,
- Noraxon EMG systems,
- ultrasound imaging, sensory integration assessment kits, and the Tergumed system.
Dr. Żurawski’s scientific activity includes:
- co-developing international R&D projects such as MBrace (a scoliosis therapy support system), TORBI (a mobile diagnostic and therapy platform), and iKARUS (technology for supporting upright posture and balance),
- publishing research on postural and functional therapy, and scoliosis diagnostics in leading professional journals,
- combining the roles of researcher and clinician—working daily with patients in both outpatient and hospital settings,
- contributing to interdisciplinary teams linking biomedical engineering, physiotherapy, and data science.
His studies on the effects of postural re-education—particularly on the alignment of the sternum and sacrum—in pregnant women and children with scoliosis exemplify an innovative approach that integrates biomechanical, clinical, and imaging data.
Preferred Forms of Collaboration
Dr. Żurawski’s research team invites collaboration in scientific and development projects involving:
- design and validation of devices supporting motor therapy (e.g., rehabilitation robots, corrective systems),
- biomechanical analysis of gait and posture in patients of different ages and functional statuses,
- investigating the effects of postural re-education on the muscular, nervous, and cardiopulmonary systems,
- applying motion data analytics and EMG to evaluate therapy outcomes,
- implementing tools for telemedicine and remote rehabilitation.
Collegium Medicum UJK offers a unique combination of expert knowledge, clinical experience, full diagnostic infrastructure, and an interdisciplinary research environment—ideal for high-impact innovation and societal benefit. Dr. Żurawski and his team are ready to actively participate in international R&D consortia and jointly shape the future of modern rehabilitation.