Pawel Kurowski

Pawel Kurowski is a Researcher at the Academy of Physical Education in Krakow within the Institute of Recreation and Sports of Space. He holds a PhD in Physical Culture Sciences and postgraduate qualifications in diagnostics and manual therapy. His expertise spans orthopedic physiotherapy, functional training, massage techniques, and body posture analysis. He actively contributes to sports medicine and rehabilitation science through research and clinical practice.

Education: Master’s degrees in Tourism and Recreation (Faculty of Tourism and Recreation) and Physiotherapy (Faculty of Movement Rehabilitation), both from the Academy of Physical Education in Krakow. Completed postgraduate studies in diagnostics and manual therapy.

Research interests include: orthopedic physiotherapy, functional training, massage techniques, body posture analysis, cancer rehabilitation, and the history of physical culture. His work bridges clinical practice with sports science, focusing on injury prevention and recovery strategies.

Awards include First Place at the III Pabianicka Konferencja Młodych Naukowców (2019), Second Place at the V Konferencja NEO-STOP (2018), and First Place at the X Konferencja Wiosna Promocji Zdrowia (2018). He regularly presents at conferences on topics like trigger point therapy, cryostimulation, and sports biomechanics.

Professional roles include membership in the Polish Physiotherapy Society (Małopolska branch) and serving as an instructor for fitness and strength training. His research has explored the effects of judo training on children’s posture, comparative therapy methods, and the role of physical activity in cancer recovery.