Sebastian Rutkowski

Sebastian Rutkowski is a researcher at the Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Poznan University of Physical Education. His work focuses on rehabilitation science with an emphasis on innovative technologies like virtual reality (VR) and telehealth solutions for respiratory diseases, post-COVID-19 recovery, and mental health management. He has published 90+ peer-reviewed articles and supervised 22 promoted theses, demonstrating expertise in clinical trials involving VR interventions, exercise physiology, and chronic disease management.

Research interests include: VR-based rehabilitation protocols, pulmonary rehabilitation optimization, telemedicine integration, and behavioral health applications. Notable areas span COPD management, stroke recovery, pediatric oncology support, and post-viral syndromes. His work frequently employs systematic review and meta-analytic methods to evaluate therapeutic efficacy.

Recent studies emphasize VR's role in improving exercise performance metrics (e.g., hand-eye coordination, reaction time), reducing anxiety/depression symptoms in clinical populations, and enhancing patient adherence to rehabilitation programs. His research bridges physical therapy, digital health innovation, and evidence-based medical practices.

Key achievements include pioneering inpatient VR pulmonary rehab programs, developing comparative analyses of post-pandemic physical activity trends across Central Europe, and advancing understanding of cybersickness phenomena in therapeutic VR environments.