Katarzyna Mielnicka

Physiotherapist and certified osteopath (D.O). In her work she uses a variety of techniques from manual therapy, myofascial therapy and visceral techniques to reduce pain, improve mobility and reduce musculoskeletal tension. My many years of experience, many hours spent in the operating theatre observing how complex operations are performed, and professional courses mean that I know anatomy very well. Combined with innate determination and optimism, this helps patients regain functional fitness.

Education

• 09.2020 – 07.2024 – certified osteopath (D.O.), Still Academy of Osteopathy
• 09.2012 – 04.2015 – Bachelor of Nursing, Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences
• 09.2010 – 09.2012 – Master’s degree, Physiotherapy, Faculty of Military Medicine, Medical University of Łódź
• 10.2007 – 06.2010 – Bachelor’s degree, Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Medical University of Łódź

Professional experience

• 2015 – present – physiotherapist at Carolina Hospital in Warsaw
• 2013–2015 – Post-operative Rehabilitation Coordinator at Carolina Medical Center in Warsaw
• 2012–2013 – physiotherapist of the Polish National Ballet in Warsaw. National Theatre in Warsaw

Areas of interest

Anatomy, skiing, sailing, travel, dietetics

Publications

• Activation of selected muscle groups in the context of selecting the optimal set of exercises for patients with anterior knee compartment pain
  literature review
  Marcin Plenzler, Szymon Kopko, Izabela Awerczuk, Katarzyna Mielnicka

Scientific presentations

• Presentation at the 2nd International Scientific Congress Rehabilitation Polska, Warsaw, 14–16 April 2016
• Lecturer on the course “The knee joint with exercises on unfixed specimens” under the supervision of Robert Śmigielski, Medical Education Centre in Warsaw
• Lecturer on the course for physiotherapists with anatomical demonstrations “Rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction”, led by Dr Robert Śmigielski, Medical Education Centre in Warsaw
• Lecturer at the 1st Physiotherapy Symposium “The Foot and Ankle Joint” in Warsaw
• Lecturer, Lux Med Academy

Courses and training

• Training in the osteopathic approach to back pain, peripheral joint pain and visceral organs, led by Bogusław Mazur D.O.
• IAOM postgraduate training
• Functional manual therapy courses
• Course for physiotherapists with anatomical demonstrations – Shoulder girdle, led by Dr Michał Drwięga
• Kinetic Control workshops – lumbar region and pelvic girdle
• Basic and advanced Kinesiotaping course