Leader: Prof. Wojciech Kiebzak, PhD, DSc
Affiliation: Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce
Research Area
Early diagnosis and therapy of neurodevelopmental disorders in children represent one of the most important challenges in modern pediatrics and rehabilitation. Central coordination disorders (CCD), abnormal axial development, or oculomotor deficits can significantly impact the pace and quality of psychomotor development, and delayed diagnosis greatly reduces the effectiveness of treatment.
At Collegium Medicum UJK, research is conducted on objective methods for assessing and treating children with CCD, using tools such as Euclidean geometry, postural pattern analysis, cortisol levels as a stress biomarker, and oculomotor parameters (e.g., saccadic eye movements). Neurodevelopmental rehabilitation—based on validated protocols, including the Vojta method—is supported by modern measurement tools and approaches grounded in models of functional development.
Leader Profile and Achievements
Prof. Wojciech Kiebzak combines extensive clinical experience with academic and research activity. He is the Head of the Clinical Rehabilitation Department at the Świętokrzyskie Pediatric Center—one of the leading reference institutions in the region. As a pediatric rehabilitation specialist with a high level of interdisciplinarity, he has vast experience working with patients of all ages—from premature infants weighing 430 grams to teenagers with oncological and neurological conditions.
His clinical and scientific work focuses on identifying universal markers of developmental disorders—such as changes in trunk geometry, postural asymmetry, and oculomotor function—and their impact on motor and adaptive functions. His key achievements include:
- developing proprietary assessment protocols for sitting development using Euclidean geometry and the DIERS system,
- studying the effect of Vojta therapy on cortisol levels in infants with CCD,
- analyzing oculomotor markers related to early stages of upright posture and postural control,
- co-authoring ethical codes for physiotherapists and academic educators.
Prof. Kiebzak plays multiple roles as a researcher, clinician, educator, and thought leader in the field of early rehabilitation. He is a member of numerous scientific and advisory bodies, including the Scientific Council of CM UJK, the Regional Health Needs Council, and the Polish Society of Physiotherapy. He regularly publishes in medical and pediatric journals and presents his research at national and international conferences.
Preferred Forms of Collaboration
Prof. Kiebzak’s team is open to collaboration in research, development, and educational projects, particularly in the following areas:
- development of objective diagnostic tools for assessing CCD,
- oculomotor and balance studies in children with neurodevelopmental disorders,
- population-level projects on patterns of axial development in children,
- validation of neurodevelopmental therapies (e.g., Vojta, Bobath),
- creation of digital tools to support developmental screening in children.
Collegium Medicum UJK offers access to a large and diverse pediatric patient population, clinical and academic expertise, and readiness to implement innovative methods into practice. Collaboration with Prof. Kiebzak’s team provides a unique opportunity to create modern, data-driven solutions that support children’s development at key stages of life.