Edyta Mikołajczyk

Prof. Edyta Mikołajczyk


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 April 2026 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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AAAleksandra Adamik
Aleksandra Adamik
EMEdyta Mikołajczyk
Edyta Mikołajczyk
JSJakub Szczechowicz
Jakub Szczechowicz
Background/Objective: Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders are highly prevalent among bowed string musicians and may impair performance and career longevity. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of motor control-based interventions on pain, functional outcomes, range of motion, and neuromuscular parameters in musicians playing bowed string instruments. Methods: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, and Cochrane CENTRAL were searched from inception to October 2025, and the search was updated before resubmission to identify any newly published eligible studies. Eligibility screening, full-text assessment, data extraction, and risk-of-bias assessment were independently verified by a second reviewer. Risk of bias was assessed according to study design using RoB 2 for the randomized controlled trial and ROBINS-I for non-randomized interventional studies. Results: Four interventional studies met the inclusion criteria. Three studies reported improvements in pain-related outcomes or PRMD severity, and three reported improvements in functional outcomes. One study demonstrated improved cervical range of motion, whereas one study reported altered shoulder girdle muscle activation patterns with reduced playing comfort. Overall, the certainty of the available evidence was limited by small sample sizes, non-randomized designs, and risk of bias. Conclusions: Limited evidence suggests that motor control-based interventions may be associated with improvements in pain and playing-related function in bowed string musicians; however, the evidence base remains small and methodologically heterogeneous, and conclusions should be interpreted with caution.

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AAAleksandra Adamik
Aleksandra Adamik
PKPiotr Krężałek
Piotr Krężałek
EMEdyta Mikołajczyk
Edyta Mikołajczyk
Background/Objectives: This paper analyzes the movement and relationships within the lumbopelvic–hip complex during forward trunk bending in young women with chronic low back pain. Methods: This study involved 24 women aged 20–24 with chronic low back pain. They were randomly divided into two equal-sized groups: Group 1 participated in a 12-week functional training program, and Group 2 was a control without any intervention. The level of perceived pain was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Qualitative motion analysis was performed using the BTS SMART-D system. Custom indicators were developed to evaluate the angular relationships and ranges of motion in the lumbar spine and the lumbopelvic–hip complex. The functional training program consisted of three sections: motor control and stabilization, muscle strengthening, and stretching exercises. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistica 13.3. Results: The therapy resulted in a reduction in perceived pain levels reported by the participants. There was a significant improvement in the quality of the forward trunk bending pattern in women who underwent functional training. Conclusions: Significant modifications in the quality, technique, and angular relationships within the lumbopelvic–hip complex were observed during the forward trunk bending pattern in women undergoing functional training. It has proven to be an effective form of therapy for chronic low back pain.