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 🔬
- Energetic and coordination abilities of deaf children
A Zwierzchowska, K Gawlik, M GrabaraJournal of Human Kinetics 11, 83-92
- Spirometric measurements and physical efficiency on children and adolescents with hearing and visual impairments
A Zebrowska, K Gawlik, A ZwierzchowskaJournal of physiology and pharmacology 58, 847
- Impact of physical activity on obesity and lipid profile of adults with intellectual disability
K Gawlik, A Zwierzchowska, D CelebańskaJournal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 31 (2), 308-311
- Deafness and motor abilities level
A Zwierzchowska, K Gawlik, M GrabaraBiology of Sport 25 (3), 263-274
- The efficacy of vestibular rehabilitation in patients with chronic unilateral vestibular dysfunction
W Smółka, K Smółka, J Markowski, J Pilch, A Piotrowska-Seweryn, …International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health 33 …
- Neuromuscular control during the bench press movement in an elite disabled and able-bodied athlete
A Gołaś, A Zwierzchowska, A Maszczyk, M Wilk, P Stastny, A ZającJournal of human kinetics 60, 209
- BMI and BAI as markers of obesity in a Caucasian population
A Zwierzchowska, M Grabara, D Palica, A ZającObesity facts 6 (6), 507-511
- Is body mass index (BMI) or body adiposity index (BAI) a better indicator to estimate body fat and selected cardiometabolic risk factors in adults with intellectual disabilities?
A Zwierzchowska, D Celebańska, B Rosołek, K Gawlik, A ŻebrowskaBMC cardiovascular disorders 21, 1-7
- Effect of compensatory mechanisms on postural disturbances and musculoskeletal pain in elite sitting volleyball players: preparation of a compensatory intervention
E Gaweł, A ZwierzchowskaInternational journal of environmental research and public health 18 (19), 10105