Małgorzata Starzec-Proserpio PT, PhD

Women’s Health Physiotherapy

I graduated from the Academy of Physical Education in Krakow and Warsaw. Additionally, I studied physiotherapy at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. My doctoral studies were completed at Warsaw Medical University, where I obtained a doctorate degree in medical sciences and health sciences.
I have acquired experience both in Poland and abroad, including the Czech Republic, Tenerife, and Norway. Furthermore, I have made multiple trips to Canada to receive training at prominent scientific and clinical centers specializing in the examination and therapy of pelvic floor dysfunctions, with a particular emphasis on pain disorders such as dyspareunia and vulvodynia.
I continually enhance my qualifications by participating in numerous courses and conferences, and I also serve as a lecturer. Apart from engaging in clinical work with patients, I am actively involved in scientific research. As a research and teaching assistant at Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education (CMKP), I conduct research and publish scientific papers on pelvic dysfunctions in women. Currently, I balance my professional and personal life between Poland and Canada, where I work at the Research Centre of the University of Sherbrooke. I am a member of the Polish Urogynecological Society, the International Pelvic Pain Society, and the International Association for the Study of Pain. I am fluent in both English and Italian.

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Małgorzata Starzec-Proserpio CV

Methods

Physiotherapy functional diagnostics
Pelvic floor palpation examination
Perineometry
Surface electromyography
Education and modification of daily living activities
Manual and soft tissue therapy
Elements of visceral therapy
Sono-feedback, sEMG-biofeedback
Movement patterns re-education
Electrical stimulation
Kinesiotaping
Alternative methods

Publications

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Starzec M, Fradette J, Bardin M, Tu LM, Bérubé-Lauzière Y, Paré J, Carroll MS, Morin M. A systematic review evaluating the efficacy of high intensity laser therapy (HILT) for vulvodynia and musculoskeletal pain In: Lamvu G. Abstracts from the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) Annual Scientific Meeting on Pelvic Pain 2019. PAIN Reports. 2020;5(2):e815.

Szymański JK, Starzec-Proserpio M, Słabuszewska-Jóźwiak A, Jakiel G. Is PREHAB in Pelvic Floor Surgery Needed? A Topical Review. Medicina 2020, 56, 593.

Starzec M, Truszczyńska-Baszak A, Tarnowski A, Rongies W. Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain in Polish and Norwegian women. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2019;42(2):117-124.

Truszczyńska-Baszak A, Wysocka E, Starzec M, Drzał-Grabiec J, Tarnowski A. Urinary incontinence due to lumbar spinal stenosis causing disability and lowering quality of life. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2018;31(4):735-741.

Starzec M, Truszczyńska-Baszak A, Stuge B, Tarnowski A, Rongies W. Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire for the Polish Population. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2018;41(8):698-703.

Starzec M. 2018. Fizjoterapia jako element kompleksowego postępowania w zaburzeniach seksualnych u kobiet. W: Rawińska M. (red.) Zaburzenia seksualne a psychoterapia poznawczo-behawioralna. PZWL Wydawnictwo Lekarskie

Starzec M, Truszczyńska A, Tarnowski A. Pregnancy-related lumbar and pelvic girdle pain in Polish women. Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2018;45(2):194-197.

Starzec M, Jakóbik A. Waginalne stożki, kulki gejszy i trenażery dopochwowe jako element treningu mięśni dna miednicy – przegląd informacji i aktualne zalecenia. Przegl Seks. 2018;1(53):35–41

Starzec M, Truszczyńska-Baszak A. Pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain: classification and diagnosis according to European Guidelines and literature review. Med. Rehabil.2017;21(3):58-63.

Starzec M, Truszczyńska A. Pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain - treatment modalities. Postępy Rehabilitacji. 2017;2:69-78.

Łataś-Zagrajek K, Starzec M, Sierdziński J, Szymański J. Ability to activate pelvic floor muscles among women during the early postpartum period – initial findings. Med. Rehabil 2019;23(1):23-28.

For patients

Are you considering telerehabilitation? Read the information below.
Telerehab: Q&A | How to log in to the telerehab app

Do you experience issues with your bladder and/or pelvic floor? Fill in the bladder diary.
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Do you suffer from persistent pain in the pelvic region (of more than 3-6 months duration)? Fill in the following questionnaires:
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Are you a victim of violence and/or abuse? During the meetings we stick to the following rules:
Sensitive Practice | Trauma-Informed Practice

Would you like to better control your pelvic floor? Try the coordination exercises:
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Contact

I meet my patients at:

St Sophia’s Specialist Clinic
(Centrum Medyczne “Żelazna“ - Przychodnia Specjalistyczna św. Zofii) currently unavaliable for in-person visits
ul. Żelazna 90, 01-004, Warszawa
22 255 99 00

Lew-Starowicz Therapy Center
(Centrum Terapii Lew-Starowicz) online consultations - telerehabilitation
ul. Nowogrodzka 62 c / lok 42, 02-002, Warszawa
22 255 70 56

kontakt@malgorzatastarzec.pl
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