The Importance of Physiological Spine Extension – From Birth to Adulthood

This course is designed to advance the knowledge and skills of academic staff in diagnosing and treating spinal dysfunctions across various age groups. The program includes diagnostic techniques, case analysis, and practical therapeutic exercises, preparing participants to implement the acquired knowledge in professional physiotherapy practice and student teaching. Participants will learn to apply advanced diagnostic tools and therapeutic procedures with a focus on integrating research findings into clinical practice. The 5-day, on-site training at UJK includes 10 hours of theory and 25 hours of practical training. Available spots: 5 for academic staff of a foreign university 8 for student of a foreign university 2 for doctoral student of a foreign university Participation requirements (mandatory): student of a foreign university (at least the 2nd year of under graduate studies), or a PhD candidate of a foreign university, or academic staff of a foreign university, in the field: health sciences English proficiency at least B2 voluntary declaration of participation readiness for active participation in practical classes conducted using diagnostic systems (DIERS Formetric 4D, ultrasound, sEMG) and case work on clinical cases Preferential criteria (if applications exceed available spots): English language proficiency above B2 – 5 points motivation and justification for participation in the IIEP, alignment of the candidate’s profile with the course topic – 0–10 points Recruitment: applications deadline: Feb 25th 2026 applications submitted via the UJK electronic recruitment system ranking list created after the deadline announcement of the results: Mar 03rd 2026 Documents required from accepted candidates: certificate of foreign academic status (student, PhD candidate, academic staff) GDPR declarations and consent to data processing optionally - certificate confirming proficiency in English above B2 (only for non-English native speakers) optionally - a motivation letter in English