Zygmunt Łukasz Borkowski - Rehabilitacja i fizykoterapia w Centrum Osteopatii i Rehabilitacji Alternativa

Zygmunt Łukasz Borkowski

Diplomate in osteopathy,
physical therapis
About me

Since 2004 I run private therapeutic office Alternativa in Krakow. My main goal in everyday clinical practice is to offer a comprehensive diagnosis and osteopathic treatment of fascial and musculoskeletal complaints as an alternative to pharmacologically driven traditional medical approach.

Among other I provide osteopathic diagnosis and treatment of dysfunctions and disorders of the digestive and urogenital tract in adults and children. My particular interest is clinical nutrition and biochemistry of nutrition and the impact gives diet modification and the use of natural supplements to promote health and more effective treatment of patients complaints.

I also recommend on proper body mechanics, exercise and healthy living habits.

Specialization areas
  • osteopathic treatment
  • use of natural supplementation
  • manual therapy
  • rehabilitation and physical modalities
  • illnesses and complaints
  • nutrition and supplementation
Education
XI. 2010
D.O. degree from Sutherland College of Osteopathic Medicine, Belgium

XI. 2003 – X. 2008
Sutherland College of Osteopathic Medicine, Belgium. Five year long post graduate program in osteopathy

V. 2002 – VIII. 2003
National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL. Chiropractic program.

X. 1991 – VI. 1995
Academy of Physical Education in Krakow, Poland. Bachelor and Master of Science in Physical Therapy


Employment
XI. 2004 – current
Private practice “Alternativa” Os. Dywizjonu 303 19D/4U, 31-872 Krakow, Poland

VIII. 2003 – XII. 2004
Supplemental Health Care, Oak Park IL, USA, Inc Acute occupational health injuries, general outpatient clinic including Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Northwestern Center of Orthopedics, Rush hospital and VA hospital.

V.1999 – V.2002
Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL, USA, In/outpatient caseload: acute/subacute traumatic and post-operative orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders, amputee clinic, chronic disease patients, pediatric, orthopedic and neurological conditions.

XII.1995 – IV.1999
Excellcare, Inc.; Northbrook, IL, USA, Provided services in hospitals (inpatient/outpatient, acute/subacute divisions), Physician’s offices and other Rehabilitation settings in Chicago area.


Courses
IX 2021

International Online Osteopathic Conference: Osteopathy meets Psychology.


XI. 2019

Osteopathic Conference : Unlocking the cranial mechanism… modern insights.

Practical workshops:

  • Beryl Arbuckle’s Cranial “Unlocking the Mechanism” presented by Kenneth Lossing, DO.
  • The osteopathic treatment of sinusitis by seven tests an seven techniques presented by Alain Gehin, DO.
  • Rollin Becker’s spiritual fulcrum – clinical application presented by Richard Holding DO.
  • Applied functional neurology of the human cranium presented by Philip Eckardt, MD, PhD.

XI. 2018

International Osteopathic Conference: Fascia in the Osteopathic Field – in clinical context.

Practical workshops:

  • Proprioceptive – deep tendon reflex – new approach to reflexogenic system presented by Jose Palomar Lever MD
  • Chronic myofascial pain and the sensitized segment: integrating advancements in the pain sciences with objective physical findings and dry needling strategies presented by Jay Shah MD
  • Evaluation using the Common Compensatory Pattern presented by Prof. John Glover DO, FAAO.
  • Functional techniques of G.M. Laughlin presented by Edward Stiles

XI. 2017

International and Interdisciplinary Symposium of Osteopathy: Osteopathic Philosophy and Models: from Theory to Practice, Berlin.

Practical workshops:

  • Strain‐Counterstrain for the Visceral and Fascial Systems presented by William H. Devine, DO.
  • Osteopathic Considerations in HEENT Disorders presented byMichael L. Kutchera, DO.
  • Chronic Myofascial Pain and the Sensitized Segment: Integrating Advancements in the Pain Sciences with Objective Physical Findings and Treatment Strategies presented by Jay P. Shah, MD.
  • Finding Key Lesion and Sequencing presented by Edward G. Stiles, DO, FAAO.

VII. 2016

Ligamentous Articular Strain Advanced instructed by Conrad A. Speece D.O.


VI. 2016

The Rule of the Artery II presented by Anthony Norrie i Michael Solano.


II. 2016

Osteopathy in Pediatrics Advanced presented by Marie-Caroline Willieme D.O.


X. 2015

Chapman’s Reflexes presented by Charles Beck D.O., F.A.A.O.


IX. 2015

Osteopathic Treatment of Children with Learning Difficulties presented by Maxwell Fraval D.O., M.O.Sc.


VI. 2015

The Rule of the Artery instructed by Anthony Norrie i Micheal Solano.


V. 2015

Ligamentous Articular Strain presented by Conrad A. Speece D.O.


IV. 2015

Sequencing and Treating the Core Link – the Head and Pelvis instructed by Charles Beck D.O., F.A.A.O.


I. 2015

Osteopathy in Pediatrics presented by Marie-Caroline Willieme D.O.


X. 2014

Crochetage and tissular techniques presented by Alessandra Teixeira Rezende


IX. 2014

Osteopathy in Endocrynology instructed by Francois Allart D.O.


V. 2014

The Rule of the Artery instructed by Anthony Norrie and Micheal Solano.


IX. 2013

The Neuro Endocrine Immune System instructed by Rene Zweedijk D.O.


X. 2013

V Scientific-Didactic Conference: Nutraceutics and Functional Food in Health and Disease.


IV. 2013

Neurostructural Integration Technique® (NST) Basic presented by originator of the method Dr. Michael J. Nixon-Livy D.O.


X. 2012

Normalization of Visceral Dysfunction, part II presented by G. Finet D.O. Poznan


VI. 2012

Normalization of Visceral Dysfunction, part I presented by Ch. Williame D.O. Warsaw


XI. 2011

Osteopathic Technique: cervical spine, dorsal column and upper extremity presented by prof. Laurie Hartman PhD, D.O. London


X-XI 2011

International Congress of Osteophatic Medicine · Thorax – Movement, Breathing, Life · Potsdam, Germany

Practical workshops :

  •  HVLA for the Thoracic Spine presented by Boyd R. Buser, DO, FACOFP.
  •  Dr. Zink’s Approach to the Thorax presented by Boyd R. Buser, DO, FACOFP.

IX. 2011

Certified FDM Practitioner


VII. 2011

Osteopathic Harmonic Technique presented by prof. Eyal Lederman PhD, D.O. Warsaw


XI. 2010

Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) module 2, presented by the President of European FDM Association – Christoph Rossmy D.O.


IX. 2010

Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) module 1, presented by the President of European FDM Association – Christoph Rossmy D.O.


IV. 2010

Shoulder and Elbow. Diagnosis, surgical treatment and rehabilitation under the auspices of The Polish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology. Ustroń


I. 2010

Dry Needling Therapist DGSA™


X. 2009

II International Fascia Research Congress, Amsterdam


X. 2009

Osteopathy and Contemporary Medicine – I International Congress of Osteopathic Medicine, Bydgoszcz


X. 2009

Biomechanics, Diagnosis and Therapy of Temporomandibular Joint instructed by Jean-Charles Filippini


IV. 2009

Manual Treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points presented by David G. Simons Academy Europe


II and IV. 2009

Dry Needling of Myofascial Trigger Points presented by David G. Simons Academy Europe


I. 2009

Clinical workshop in orthopedic medicine instructed by Dos Winkel


XI. 2007

VI Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Pain; Barcelona


XI. 2007

Fascial Manipulation by Luigi Stecco; level II; Poznań


VII. 2007

Fascial Manipulation by Luigi Stecco; level IB; Poznan


VII. 2007

Manual Therapy course instructed by prof. Karel Lewit and mgr Vera Verchozinova; Prague


VII. 2007

Fascial Manipulation by Luigi Stecco; level IA; Poznan.


VI. 2005

Certified in Cranio Sacral Techniques by The Upledger Institute.


VI. 2004

Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner by American Kinesio Taping Association.


II. 2004

Kinesio Taping, lectures, demonstrations and lab sessions presented by Kinex Medical, Inc.


II. 2001

SomatoEmotional Release II, lectures, demonstrations and lab sessions presented by The Upledger Institute.


XI. 2000

SomatoEmotional Release I, lectures, demonstrations and lab sessions presented by The Upledger Institute.


VI. 2000

CranioSacral Therapy II, lectures, demonstrations and lab sessions presented by The Upledger Institute.


X. 1999

CranioSacral Therapy I, lectures, demonstrations and lab sessions presented by The Upledger Institute.


X. 1998

Visceral Manipulation IA, lectures, demonstrations and lab sessions presented by The Upledger Institute.


VII. 1998

Manipulation Techniques, lectures, demonstrations and lab sessions presented by professor Laurie Hartman from British School of Osteopathy under Ola Grimsby Institute.


XI. 1997

Scientific, Therapeutic Exercise Progressions (S.T.E.P.) lectures, demonstrations and lab sessions in orthopedic manual therapy presented by Ola Grimsby Institute.


VIII. 1997

Myofascial Release Techniques, theory, practice and clinical application presented by John F. Barnes.


VI. 1997

Modern Manual Therapy of the Spine, demonstrations and lab sessions in orthopedic manual therapy presented by Ola Grimsby Institute


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