Polish Rehabilitation Society
Polish scientific association for medical rehabilitation, active since 1989.
Last updated September 27, 2026
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Overview
The Polish Rehabilitation Society (Polish: Polskie Towarzystwo Rehabilitacji, PTReh) is a nationwide Polish scientific association dedicated to medical rehabilitation. It has operated continuously since 1989 and brings together physicians, physiotherapists and representatives of other professions involved in rehabilitation. Its stated mission is to advance scientific knowledge, support research, provide professional education and foster cooperation within the rehabilitation community in Poland and abroad. The Society pursues its goals through scientific symposia and congresses, lectures and readings organized by its regional branches, publication of a scientific journal, and the formulation of positions and opinions on rehabilitation matters. It also cooperates with national and international institutions and organizations, represents the Polish rehabilitation community, and takes part in consultative processes, competitions organized by medical chambers, and specialization examinations for physicians and master's-level physiotherapists. According to the Russian Wikipedia entry, the Society has 15 territorial branches and 6 scientific sections, with approximately 3,000 full and honorary members. It publishes the quarterly scientific journal Postępy Rehabilitacji. The Society is active internationally and is a partner and member of several professional international organizations, including the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine and the European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. Its chairman is Professor Piotr Majcher, Doctor of Medical Sciences. The official website lists numerous sections, including the Historical Section, Section of Rehabilitation of Children and Adolescents, Oncological Rehabilitation Section, Spa Rehabilitation Section, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Section, Section of Rehabilitation of People with Sensory Organ Disorders, Section of Rehabilitation in Civilization Diseases, Regenerative Medicine Section, International Cooperation Section, Functional Diagnostics in Rehabilitation Section, Spasticity Treatment Section, Section of Young Physicians and Residents in Medical Rehabilitation, Section of Metabolic Bone and Joint Diseases, Section of Mini Interventional Procedures in Rehabilitation, and Speech Therapy Section. The Society organizes recurring events such as the National Conference "The Future Begins Today – From Diagnosis to Fullness of Life" and the Symposium of the Polish Rehabilitation Society.
History
The Polish Rehabilitation Society (Polskie Towarzystwo Rehabilitacji) was founded in 1989 and has operated continuously since then. It was established as a nationwide scientific association to advance medical rehabilitation in Poland, bringing together physicians, physiotherapists and other professionals in the field. Over the decades it has grown into a representative body for the Polish rehabilitation community, with 15 territorial branches and 6 scientific sections and approximately 3,000 full and honorary members. It publishes the quarterly scientific journal Postępy Rehabilitacji and participates in international scientific activities as a partner and member of organizations such as the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine and the European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. The Society organizes regular symposia and congresses, including the Symposium of the Polish Rehabilitation Society and the National Conference "The Future Begins Today – From Diagnosis to Fullness of Life". Its current chairman is Professor Piotr Majcher, Doctor of Medical Sciences.
- 1989
Polish Rehabilitation Society founded.
Society grows to 15 territorial branches and 6 scientific sections with about 3,000 members.
Publication of the quarterly scientific journal Postępy Rehabilitacji.
International cooperation with ISPRM and ESPRM.
Products and positioning
National scientific association representing and integrating the Polish rehabilitation community.
Postępy Rehabilitacji
Symposium of the Polish Rehabilitation Society
National Conference "The Future Begins Today – From Diagnosis to Fullness of Life"
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