The scientific research studies are performed under the supervision of the Head of the Department of Rehabilitation and Orthopedics - prof. Ireneusz M. Kowalski. They are mainly focused on the broadly understood medical rehabilitation, which includes comprehensive and team work made for the disabled people.

The team of the Department of Rehabilitation as well as the Clinic of Rehabilitation stuff is expanding their knowledge by focusing their attention especially on specific issues. The scientific research area cover:

- modern, innovative and traditional methods of treatment and diagnostics of musculoskeletal disorders, especially idiopathic scoliosis,
- rehabilitation and orthopedic treatment of spinal deformities in children and adolescents,
- rehabilitation of elderly people,
- practical, theoretical as well as the experimental use of LESS (lateral electric surface stimulation) electrostimulation in the treatment of low-grade idiopathic scoliosis,
- prevention of poor posture and postural defects,
- neurological, surgical and orthopedic rehabilitation.

Research in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology is headed by Prof. Ass. Janusz Płomiński MD, PhD, head of the Clinic of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Spine Surgery. The conducted research concerns:

- Analyzes of causes and complications of loosening of metal implants in patients treated for fractures and degenerative changes of large joints.
- Assessment of the sagittal balance in patients treated for degenerative changes and spine fractures.
- Sagittal balance in patients with degenerative changes in hip and knee joints.
- Sexual dysfunction in patients treated for pelvic fractures.
- Analysis of risk factors for postoperative infections in patients after arthroplasty of large joints.
- The role of vitamin D3 in the loosening of knee and hip prostheses.

Scientific research studies performed in the Department of Rehabilitation and Orthopedics and the Clinic of Rehabilitation

I. Finalized research studies:

1. The implementation of a new, rapid LESS method (lateral electric surface stimulation) for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis in children and adolescents.

2. The induction of experimental scoliosis in animal model (rabbits) using the LESS method and its experimental correction.

3. The development of kinesiotherapy modification in the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis in children and adolescents.

4. The development of a rehabilitation protocol for the treatment of spinal compression fractures in biological age.

5. The development guidelines for the hospital rehabilitation in biological age.

II. Current research studies

1. The analysis of the suitability of innovative and traditional measuring devices in the diagnosis and the assessment of the conservative treatment of spinal deformities effectiveness.

2. Environmental and nutrition research.

3. Electrochemical and electrotechnical studies in medicine.

4. The analysis of the children's development resources in early childhood.

The department is currently conducting a research projects, which are supported by the statutory funds of the Collegium Medicum of University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. These projects relates to:

- The analysis of the children's development resources in early childhood.

- The studies on the autonomous system of the collection and analysis of pressure forces exerted by a Cheneau orthopedic brace.