PhysioCare: a practice built with European Funds
Aleksandra Nowak PhysioCare, an undertaking carried out under the “Przedsiębiorcze Śląskie” project
Aleksandra Nowak PhysioCare in Gliwice was launched with financial support from the European Union under the “Przedsiębiorcze Śląskie” project, carried out within the European Funds for Silesia 2021–2027 programme (Fundusze Europejskie dla Śląskiego 2021–2027), Measure FESL.10.20 “Support for starting a business”, co-financed by the Just Transition Fund.
Project value
- Total value of purchases made
- 116 857,56 zł gross
- Funding received
- 100 000,00 zł net
Aim of the project
The aim was to start a business offering specialist physiotherapy, training and educational services, with a particular focus on orthopedic and urogynecological physiotherapy.
PhysioCare combines individually tailored therapy, modern functional diagnostics and medical training, helping patients improve their fitness, reduce pain and return safely to everyday activity.
Scope of the project
The funding was used to purchase specialist diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, including:
EMG electrotherapy and biofeedback device
Used to assess muscle activity, deliver therapy and monitor muscle function, including in urogynecological physiotherapy.
Ultrasound scanner
Used in functional diagnostics, in assessing how muscles and tissues work, and in monitoring the effects of therapy.
Additional practice equipment
Supports the delivery of physiotherapy services and the day-to-day running of the practice.
Who the services are for
PhysioCare’s services are open to residents of Gliwice and the surrounding area, in particular:
- women during pregnancy and after childbirth, and people with urogynecological conditions;
- people with spine, muscle and joint pain;
- patients after injuries and orthopedic procedures;
- people who need individually tailored medical training;
- people interested in preventive healthcare and improving their physical fitness.
Outcomes and results
The project made it possible to start the business and equip it with modern apparatus that supports diagnostics and therapy.
The main results are:
- a new business established in Gliwice;
- specialist diagnostic and therapeutic equipment purchased;
- greater capacity for individually tailored orthopedic and urogynecological physiotherapy;
- a wider offer combining physiotherapy with medical training and health education;
- better access to specialist physiotherapy services in the local area.
The project was carried out with financial support from the European Union under the European Funds for Silesia 2021–2027 programme, from the Just Transition Fund.
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