Anna Zwierzchowska | Adapted physical activity | Women Researcher Award

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Prof. Anna Zwierzchowska | Adapted physical activity | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Anna Zwierzchowska is a distinguished researcher at The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland. Her work focuses on developmental issues in children with hearing impairments, the quality of life of aging individuals and those with disabilities, and adaptive sports. She has authored numerous high-impact publications in prestigious journals, contributing significantly to auxology, postural stability, and sports science. Her interdisciplinary approach combines health sciences, rehabilitation, and sports physiology to improve the well-being of vulnerable populations. 🏅📚🔬

Profile

Education 🎓

Prof. Zwierzchowska holds advanced degrees in physical education and rehabilitation sciences. She specializes in developmental issues, disability studies, and sports medicine. Her academic training equipped her with expertise in auxology, postural health, and adaptive physical activity. Through continuous learning and interdisciplinary collaboration, she integrates biomechanics, physiology, and neuroscience to address challenges in physical education and rehabilitation. 🎓📖

Experience 👨‍🏫

With extensive teaching and research experience, Prof. Zwierzchowska has worked in academia, conducting groundbreaking studies on postural balance, motor development, and disability sports. She has led numerous interdisciplinary projects and collaborated internationally to advance knowledge in physical rehabilitation. Her work spans experimental research, clinical assessments, and policy recommendations for sports and healthcare professionals. 🏫🧑‍🏫🔬

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

Prof. Zwierzchowska has received multiple awards for her contributions to sports science and disability research. Her work on postural stability, hearing impairments, and adaptive sports has been recognized by international organizations. She has also earned grants for pioneering studies in rehabilitation and inclusive physical education. 🏆🎖️📜

Research Interests 🔬

Her primary research explores child development in hearing-impaired populations, auxology, and aging-related postural changes. She also investigates sports adaptations for individuals with disabilities, focusing on spinal cord injuries and amputations. Her studies aim to enhance mobility, prevent musculoskeletal issues, and improve life quality in vulnerable groups. ⚕️🏃‍♂️

Publications 

Nuray Alaca | Motor İmagery | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Nuray Alaca | Motor İmagery | Best Researcher Award

 

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Education

She completed her Doctorate in Physiology at Marmara University, Institute of Health Sciences, Turkey, from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, she earned her Postgraduate degree in Orthopedic Rehabilitation from the same institute between 1999 and 2002. Her academic journey began with an Undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation from Istanbul University, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, where she studied from 1995 to 1999.

Research 

Her research focuses on physiotherapy and rehabilitation, with a strong academic background in the field. She has been serving as an Associate Professor at Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, since 2021. Prior to this, she worked as an Assistant Professor from 2016 to 2021 and as a Lecturer from 2011 to 2015 at the same institution.

She has been actively involved in various research projects in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, supervising both postgraduate and doctoral students. Her ongoing research includes a randomized controlled trial on graded motor imagery as an adjunct to physiotherapy in chronic rotator cuff-related pain and an investigation into the sensorimotor representation of body schema in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis compared to healthy individuals. In 2024, she supervised a postgraduate study on the effect of manual lymph drainage in treating breast edema in patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy. Additionally, she is leading a doctoral study examining the effects of tactile stimulation, swimming exercise, or their combination on oxidative stress, inflammation, amyloid beta, neurogenesis, neurotrophic factors, and molecular signaling in an Alzheimer’s model. Her recent research includes a 2023 retrospective study on the effects of tumor type and treatments on lymphedema levels in breast cancer patients undergoing complex decongestive lymphedema therapy. She also supervised a 2021 postgraduate study exploring the effects of swimming exercise, low-level laser, or their combination on degeneration, inflammation, oxidative stress, utrophin protein, and irisin peptide in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (MDX) mice.

Publication

  • Comparison of Pressure Feedback Biofeedback Training with Conventional Lumbar Dynamic Strength Exercises for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Prospective Randomized Trial.

    Alternative therapies in health and medicine
    2024-11-18 | Journal article
    PMID: 39565706
    CONTRIBUTORS: Öztürk Ü; Çörekçi AA; Alaca N; Subaşı F

  • Comparison of static balance and pressure distribution in individuals with unilateral lower limb amputation: The role of barefoot, heel support, and vision.

    Prosthetics and orthotics international
    2024-11-08 | Journal article | Author
    DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000403
    PMID: 39514704
    CONTRIBUTORS: Tatar Y; Nilüfer Kablan; Nejla Gercek; Nuray Alaca

  • Kinesiophobia, physical activity levels and barriers in breast cancer patients, survivors, and healthy controls: A case-control analysis.

    JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
    2024-08-01 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.47391/jpma.10558
    PMID: 39160708
    CONTRIBUTORS: Alaca N; Karayazi KT; Arslan DC; Karakus MB; Uras C

  • The immediate effect of thoracolumbar fascia taping on biomechanical properties, low back pain and balance in individuals with transfemoral amputation.

    Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
    2024-01 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.3233/bmr-230314
    PMID: 38517772
    CONTRIBUTORS: Çalışkan Z; Alaca N; Kablan N