Introduction: Wearing high-heeled shoes (HH) is a wide-spread practice among Western women, maintaining popularity despite its harmful potential. We examined the main motivation behind wearing HH in ...female students, as well as the possible change to wearing HH among the research participants. Methods: Thirty university students (N=30 females, age 21.8±2.09 years; weight: 55.7±4.05 kg, height: 1.66±0.03 m, BMI: 20.34±1.41 kg.m-2, shoe size: EU 36–38), who rarely wore HH. The participants wore HH for no longer than 6 hours per month during the period two past years. The SonoSens Monitor Analyzer system (Gefremed, Chemnitz, Germany) was used to observe participants’ posture when walking and movements in individual sections of their spines. In a comparative experiment, the correlation between variables recorded when walking in two types of shoes was identified. The first pair of shoes (HH) had 7 cm heels whereas the second were flat sport shoes (FS). Results: The evaluation of participants’ spines and posture when walking in HH and FS revealed significant differences (p < 0.05). The evaluation of the initial and follow-up surveys indicates that the main motivation for wearing HH among the test group was to increase their attractiveness and respond to social expectations. After participating in the research and becoming aware of its outcomes and issues, the test group’s attitude to wearing HH has changed. Conclusions: In regards to good posture and spinal health, this study has raised some awareness amongst its participants, and has therefore proved to be a significant positive influence.
There is currently a strong scientific evidence about the negative health consequences of physical inactivity. One of the potential tools for promoting physical activity at the institutional level of ...the Ecological model is to create conditions and settings that would enable pupils, students and employees engage in some form of physical activity. However, physical activities as a subject are being eliminated from the study programs at Slovak universities. The purpose of the study was to find current evidence about the level of structured physical activity and health-related variables in university students in Košice.
The sample consisted of 1,993 or, more precisely, 1,398 students who attended two universities in Košice. To collect data, students completed a questionnaire and were tested for body height, body weight, circumferential measures and percentage body fat.
The university students did not sufficiently engage in a structured physical activity. A large number of students had either low or high values of percentage body fat and BMI and high WHR values.
Our findings have shown that the research into physical activity of university students should receive more attention.
The serve is an essential part of every scoring opportunity in crossminton, and its execution is critical for determining match outcomes. This study aimed to identify variances in angular ...displacement within the upper body during the crossminton serve, specifically when directed towards three different sections of the opponent's field. To conduct a thorough kinematic analysis, we directed four elite crossminton players from the Slovak national team to execute serves to target three designated zones in the opponent's field. Angular parameters at selected joints of the dominant upper limb and pelvic region were accurately measured at four critical time points: the ready position, backswing, forward swing and follow-through. The recorded data were systematically compared across the three target zones using the myoMotion system. We observed significantly different parameters, predominantly during the crucial point of contact between the speeder and the racket, notably within the forward swing phase. Serves directed into zone C required more pronounced shoulder extension but required reduced wrist radial deviation during the backswing phase. Conversely, serves into zone A demanded the utmost shoulder flexion, total shoulder flexion, shoulder abduction and wrist extension. Interestingly, this resulted in the lowest shoulder internal rotation precisely at the moment of speeder impact during the forward swing phase. In the follow-through phase, serving into zone C required maximum elbow and shoulder flexion. Intriguingly, these serves required the least pelvic obliquity and rotation. These findings underscore that each serve is performed differently, especially during the pivotal moments of the serve. This information is important for coaches and players to anticipate the opponent's serve.
Sedentary behaviour is a risk factor for increased incidence of lower back pain in adults. Women are the most sedentary group of workers, and women working in an office are thus at a high risk for ...lower back pain. This study was focused on evaluating the effectiveness of compensatory postural training for vertebrogenic disorders in a sample of sedentary women. The study involved four women, who all engaged in sedentary work, with an average age of 53 ± 1.75 (N = 4). The primary objective was to address the challenges associated with vertebrogenic disorders, including limited mobility and associated pain. A targeted movement program was designed as an intervention, incorporating specific exercises derived from the Animal Flow concept. This program aimed to positively impact spine mobility, enhance muscle chain functionality and ultimately alleviate the painful symptoms associated with vertebrogenic disorders. The intervention spanned 6 months. A comprehensive input diagnosis was conducted before initiating the intervention. This involved assessing spinal mobility using non-invasive SpinalMouse® technology. Additionally, the impact of pain on daily life was evaluated using The Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale, and overall quality of life was measured using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. After the 6-month intervention, output diagnostics were performed, and the results were evaluated. The findings affirm the effectiveness of the exercise program for considerably improving spine mobility, and we found an improvement in spinal mobility in the frontal and sagittal planes. Using the Animal Flow program, we found improvements in sleep-related activities, long-term sitting or standing, walking, carrying heavy loads and painful symptoms associated with vertebrogenic disorders.
Crossminton is a sport that combines elements of squash, badminton and tennis, creating a new sport, which is currently being played all over the world. The aim of our study was to identify and ...compare the bilateral differences in the internal and external rotation of the glenohumeral joint of crossminton players. The subject of our study were 13 crossminton players from Slovak Republic (25.1±9.3 years; 172.8±9.1 cm; 71.8±16.1 kg). The range of motion of internal (IR-ROM) and external rotation (ER-ROM) of the glenohumeral joint was measured bilaterally using a standard two-arm goniometer. Bilateral comparison, decimal and sport age pairwise comparisons were carried using the T-test for independent samples. Results point to the occurrence of glenohumeral joint adaptation. Given the bilateral differences, the dominant shoulder has lower IR-ROM (p < 0.05) and higher ER-ROM (p < 0.05) than the non-dominant shoulder. GIRD (IR difference > 13 °) was observed in 4 players. The decimal age of the players did not have a significant impact on the rotation values of the glenohumeral joint. Only IR-ROM of the dominant upper limb was lower with the growing sport age of the players (p < 0.05). Given the fact that adaptations in ROM of glenohumeral joint promote an increased injury risk, the present study reveals the relevance of monitoring and finding differences between upper limbs in crossminton players.
The research was focused on the development of a deep stabilization system of female handball players by ap- plying balance exercises. The premise was to reduce the number of injuries in the context ...of the development of the bodily core. The study involved 17 first-league female handball players (N=17 females, age 16.1±1.89 years; weight: 54.9±3.85 kg, height: 1.66±0.03 m, BMI: 20.34±1.41 kg/m2). Following the assessment of the condition of the deep stabilization system, designed intervention programs was designed for core development. Female handball players completed 12 training units with balance equipment. The effects of the balance exercises on injury incidence were assessed comparing the number of injuries during the season and after its completion. Evaluation of the effectiveness of balance exercises revealed the development of the deep stabilization system (p<0.05). The injury reduction in the context of the core development was not statistically significant. There was a significant reduction in the number of injuries with a loss of time greater than seven days (p<0.05). This study raised the awareness of its participants about understanding the relationship between the deep stabilization system level and injury prevention.
Crossminton is characterized by the repetition of specific one-side movements that is the determining factor of the development of muscle asymmetry and damage to the musculoskeletal system.
The ...purpose of the study was to identify the lateral symmetry between the dominant and nondominant upper limb of crossminton players and to compare the muscle profile of the players with the recommendation values of tennis players.
Four elite crossminton players with world ranking position in top 10 participated in our study. We used a tensiomyography to measure the occurrence of functional disorders of the upper limb muscles. Tensiomyography measures were obtained for 8 muscles: m. deltoideus posterior, m. deltoideus anterior, m. pectoralis major, m. biceps brachii, m. triceps brachii, m. brachioradialis, m. flexor digitorum, m. extensor digitorum. We represented the parameters of overall lateral symmetry, maximal displacement (Dm) and contraction time (Tc) for each player individually.
Individual TMG-derived parameters such as Tc, Dm and lateral symmetry were different between the dominant and non-dominant upper limb. The major finding of this study was that in each crossminton player was found a significantly overall lateral asymmetry of m. triceps brachii. Interestingly, Tc and Dm values were higher in the non-dominant limb in m. triceps brachii compared to the dominant limb for all the crossminton players.
According to the results of this study, finding the occurrence of muscle asymmetry between the upper limbs, we recommend carry out regular diagnostics of the musculoskeletal system and the inclusion of compensatory exercises, which would prevent or reduce the occurrence of muscle imbalance.
Spinal Mobility in Women with Sedentary Job Lenková, Rút; Vasilišinová, Veronika
Acta Facultatis Educationis Fisicae Universitatis Comenianae,
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Summary The aim of the paper is to provide insight into the spine mobility of a selected group of women. The task was to diagnose and evaluate spinal mobility in women aged 25 to 30, who are ...dominated by a sedentary way in workplace but also outside the work environment. Spinalmouse® technology was used for diagnostic purposes, which records the shape and mobility of the spine in the sagittal and frontal plane. Tests were performed in the sagittal and frontal plane of the baseline. The sm® software evaluated the measured data immediately. Based on the results of the measurements, we found different curves in specific spine sectors outside the standards. Changes in spine movement range were also noted. The research continues.
We have never faced such a global pandemic as COVID-19 in modern history. It´s important for us to find out how it can affect mental health and social relationships of students. This pandemic has ...brought us not only the risk of dying from a viral infection, but also brought the enormous psychological pressure on people. Purpose of this study was to determine the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and social relationships of university students.
The research group consisted of 95 students of the Faculty of Sports of the University of Prešov in Prešov (men: n = 62, women: n = 33) with an average age of 22 +/- 6 years. As a method of data collection we used the standardized questionnaire of the World Health Organization - WHOQOL-BREF. Our modified WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire represents a selection of 9 items, six of them represent mental health: (1) Positive feeling (2) Self-esteem (3) Thinking, learning, memory and concentration (4) Bodily image and appearance, (5) Satisfy with you, (6) Negative feelings, and three represent social relationships (7) Personal relationships, (8) Sexual activity, (9) Social support. Due to the extraordinary pandemic situation an online survey was conducted to the students. Students had time to complete the questionnaire from 17.11.2021 to 19.11.2021.
Statistical significant difference between periods before and during COVID-19 pandemic was determined using the Wilcoxon paired t test. There were statistically significant differences in the psychological experience and social relationships of university students before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We recommend monitoring the mental health of university students and raising awareness of various media platforms about psychological problems during a pandemic.
The aim of the research was to diagnose manifestations of functional and structural disorders and consider the effect of intervention on the musculoskeletal system of students of teacher’s program of ...physical education. A total of 40 students of Faculty of Sports Prešov University in Prešov participated in the research. As part of the experiment we designed a targeted movement program as an intervention and applied it to an experimental group of students. After 5 months of the intervention, the measurements were repeated. In experimental group we noticed that 30 % of men and 20 % of women improved from III. to II. qualitative degree of shortened muscles. The statistically significant difference (p <.05) was confirmed in group of men. From the perspective of intersexual differences, we observed a statistically significant difference among the shortened muscles in the experimental group (p ≤.05). Changes in structural disorders of the spine after the intervention were statistically insignificant. In regards to good spinal health and muscle balance, we assume that targeted movement program can have preventive effect against functional and structural disorders.
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