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The Relatıonship Between Shooting Performance And Respiratory Muscle Strength In Archers Aged 9-12, Özgür Bostanci, Menderes Kabadayi, Muhammet Hakan Mayda, Ali Kerim Yilmaz, Coşkun Yilmaz
The Relatıonship Between Shooting Performance And Respiratory Muscle Strength In Archers Aged 9-12, Özgür Bostanci, Menderes Kabadayi, Muhammet Hakan Mayda, Ali Kerim Yilmaz, Coşkun Yilmaz
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Introduction: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between shooting performance and pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength in archers. Material and methods: The research was conducted with 31 boy and 11 girl archers aged 9-12. The forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiration volume in one second (FEV1), FEV1/FVC, peak expiratory flow (PEF), maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV), maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), and maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) of the archers were measured. To determine the shooting performance, a total of 30 shots (15+15) were taken from an 18-meter distance in closed shooting range. Results: A significant difference was …
Muscle Strength Evaluation Of Limb Dominance In Prepubescent Swimmers Boys And Girls, Aykut Özçadirci, Ferhat Öztürk, Şükrü Alpan Cinemre, Gizem Irem Kinikli
Muscle Strength Evaluation Of Limb Dominance In Prepubescent Swimmers Boys And Girls, Aykut Özçadirci, Ferhat Öztürk, Şükrü Alpan Cinemre, Gizem Irem Kinikli
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this study was to compare the lower limb muscle strength in terms of gender and limb dominancy in prepubescent swimmers. Material and methods: Seventy-four prepubescent swimmers (mean age: 11.01±1.58 years; 42 boys; 32 girls) who were training for at least 8 hours a week and without current lower limb pain participated in the study. Isometric muscle strength of lower limb was measured by hand-held dynamometry. Independent samples-t test was used to determine the difference between genders, while paired samples-t test was used for dominant-nondominant side comparison. The significance level was accepted as p<0.05. Results: Knee flexion (p<0.001), extension (p<0.001) and ankle dorsiflexion (p=0.003) muscle strength were stronger on the dominant side than on the non-dominant side. Knee flexion/extension strength ratio was similar (p=0.957); while ankle plantar flexion/dorsiflexion strength ratio was significantly different (p=0.011). Boys swimmers had stronger isometric muscle strength in the dominant side together with knee flexion (p=0.018) and knee flexion extension strength ratio (p=0.007) than girls swimmers. Conclusions: Boys swimmers had higher dominant side knee flexion muscle strength compared to female peers. Gender and lower limb dominancy might be important for lower limb muscle strength to show varieties in prepubescent swimmers before planning a training program.
The Effect On Critical Velocity Of Runnings With Change Of Direction In Soccer, Erdal Ari, Hamit Cihan, Abdullah Çetindemir
The Effect On Critical Velocity Of Runnings With Change Of Direction In Soccer, Erdal Ari, Hamit Cihan, Abdullah Çetindemir
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Introduction: The aim of this study was to examine relationships between Yo-Yo intermittent recovery level 1 test (YYIR1T) performance and critical velocity determined by test protocols consisting of runs with a change of direction and straight runs. Material and Methods: Twelve young soccer players voluntarily participated in study (age: 17.07±0.24 years, training experience: 8.42±2.50 years, height: 178.58±5.76 cm, weight: 70.67±6.14 kg, body mass index: 22.16±1.59). To determine critical velocity, 6-, 9- and 12-minute runs were performed with maximum effort on a straight-line running track and a running track with a change of direction. The critical velocity was determined by two …
The Relationship Between Vertical Jump Performance During Different Training Periods And Results Of 200m-Sprint, Pawel Siembida, Magdalena Zawadka, Piotr Gawda
The Relationship Between Vertical Jump Performance During Different Training Periods And Results Of 200m-Sprint, Pawel Siembida, Magdalena Zawadka, Piotr Gawda
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The purpose of the current study was to investigate: (1) differences between three types of countermovement jumps (CMJ), (2) development of lower-body strength during training periods, and (3) relationship between 200m personal best results and jumping ability in sprinters. Material and methods: A total of 14 male sprinters from local university academic sport club participated in the study. Athletes performed three variants of CMJ: with arm swing (AS), without AS, and from a maximal squat position. We took measures two times: during the active rest period and the final phase of the preparatory period. For measurements the Optojump photoelectric …
A Look At The Bright Side Of Dance: Analysis Of The Relationship Between Dance Experience, Experience Quality, Satisfaction And Word Of Mouth, Metin Argan, Sabri Kaya, Caner Özgen, Gozde Yetim, Alikhan Guseynov
A Look At The Bright Side Of Dance: Analysis Of The Relationship Between Dance Experience, Experience Quality, Satisfaction And Word Of Mouth, Metin Argan, Sabri Kaya, Caner Özgen, Gozde Yetim, Alikhan Guseynov
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Leisure experience, including dance motivation, is one of the key factors for participation in dance events or festivals. Therefore, the experience quality that facilitates individual relationships is likely to influence the dancers’ participation. The purpose of this study is to determine and to analyze dance experience motivations, experience quality, satisfaction and word-of-mouth. Material and methods: The sample of this study consisted of 201 persons who attended the Turkey Dance Festival and who were selected by the convenience sampling method. In this study, the theoretical principles of structural equation modeling (SEM) were applied with the Amos 20 program to analyze …
Range Of Motion And Muscle Strength Deficits Of Patients With Total Hip Arthroplasty After Surgery, Aykut Özçadırcı, Ömür Çağlar, Gürsoy Coşkun
Range Of Motion And Muscle Strength Deficits Of Patients With Total Hip Arthroplasty After Surgery, Aykut Özçadırcı, Ömür Çağlar, Gürsoy Coşkun
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this study was to compare muscle strength and range of motion of the operated and unoperated side and to determine the relationship between the functional status and muscle strength and range of motion in patients with Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) 1–3 years after surgery. Material and methods: 5 0 patients with THA were assessed after surgery in this study. A universal goniometer was used to measure the range of motion (ROM). Muscle strength was measured by a hand-held dynamometer. The patients’ functional status was determined with the Oxford Hip Score. Results: The difference in hip abduction …
The Relationship Between Motivation, Perceived Motivational Climate, Task And Ego Orientation, And Perceived Coach Autonomy In Young Ice Hockey Players, Arne Martin Jakobsen
The Relationship Between Motivation, Perceived Motivational Climate, Task And Ego Orientation, And Perceived Coach Autonomy In Young Ice Hockey Players, Arne Martin Jakobsen
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: This study is grounded in the theory of self-determination, the achievement goal theory, and the theory of perceived motivational climate. The goal of the study was to examine the relationships among perceived coach autonomy, motivation, task and ego orientation, and the perceived motivational climate in young ice hockey players. Material and methods: The participants included 401 ice hockey players aged 14–18 years old. To calculate the power of prediction between the independent variable “perceived autonomy from the coach”, all 6 factors of motivation in the self-determination theory (SDT) and the goal orientation we conducted two path diagrams: one where …
Assessment Of The Diet And Body Composition Of Students Recreationally Training Team Sports, Filip Michal Borys, Beata Zysk, Adrianna Zanko, Dominika Chimkowska, Joanna Smarkusz-Zarzecka, Barbara Kielczewska, Lucyna Ostrowska
Assessment Of The Diet And Body Composition Of Students Recreationally Training Team Sports, Filip Michal Borys, Beata Zysk, Adrianna Zanko, Dominika Chimkowska, Joanna Smarkusz-Zarzecka, Barbara Kielczewska, Lucyna Ostrowska
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Knowledge about nutrition and supplementation during increased physical activity is still insufficient among people recreationally training sports. The aim of the study was to assess the diet, supplementation and nutritional status, as well as to characterize the body composition of students who recreationally train team sports. Material and methods: The study group consisted of 49 students from team sports sections (19 basketball, 10 volleyball and 20 football). The research tools used in the study were: a 24-hour nutritional interview, a questionnaire (concerning dietary supplementation, the frequency and duration of training) and the results of body composition analysis. Results: The …
The Effect Of Different Doses Of Zinc Supplementation On Nail Elements In Elite Female Athletes, Gunay Eskici
The Effect Of Different Doses Of Zinc Supplementation On Nail Elements In Elite Female Athletes, Gunay Eskici
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The trace elements concentration in metabolically inactive fingernails has been used to monitor the exposure to toxic metals or to assess associations between excess or deficiency of trace elements. Material and methods: The research protocol was applied to a total number of 20 female volleyball players. The subjects who were randomly allocated into two groups with an equal number of members were administered 220 mg/day (Group 1) and 440 mg/day (Group 2) of zinc sulfat. Results: The result of the analysis of nail samples collected after 2, 3 and 4 weeks of supplementation showed no significant difference between Mg, …
The Relative Age-Related Participation Trends In European Badminton, Mert Bilgic, Erhan Devrilmez
The Relative Age-Related Participation Trends In European Badminton, Mert Bilgic, Erhan Devrilmez
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The purpose of this study was to identify the relative age effect (RAE) in European youth badminton through examining participation trends. Material and methods: The birthdate distributions of 1909 badminton players (males = 994, females = 915) participating in the last three consecutive European U15, U17 and Junior (U19) Badminton Championships were analysed. Chi-square (χ²) goodness-of-fit tests were used to determine inter-quartile differences, and odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated in order to compare quartiles with each other. Results: Statistically significant over-representation of players born shortly after the cut-off date was determined. Regarding gender, RAE was …
Comparison Of Sprint Interval And Continuous Endurance Training On Oxidative Stress And Antioxidant Adaptations In Young Healthy Adults, Gulbin Rudarli Nalcakan, Ece Onur, Arzu Oran Oran, S. Rana Varol
Comparison Of Sprint Interval And Continuous Endurance Training On Oxidative Stress And Antioxidant Adaptations In Young Healthy Adults, Gulbin Rudarli Nalcakan, Ece Onur, Arzu Oran Oran, S. Rana Varol
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Different intensities of exercise induce varying levels of reactive oxygen species, causing oxidative stress. However, regular physical training enhances the antioxidant system and protects tissues by oxidative stress. This study aimed to investigate the difference in markers between time-efficient low-volume high intensity interval (sprint interval training: SIT) and traditional high-volume low-intensity methods (continuous endurance training: CET) regarding oxidative stress and antioxidant levels. Material and methods: Fifteen male volunteers were divided into two groups according to their VO2max levels. The SIT program consisted of 4–6 Wingate all-out sprints with a 4.5 min recovery, while CET consisted of 30–50 min cycling …
Kinesio Taping – A Healing And Supportive Method In Various Fields Of Medicine, Dentistry, Sport And Physiotherapy, Aleksandra Jaron, Berenika Konkol, Ewa Gabrysz-Trybek, Joanna Bladowska, Anna Grzywacz, Armin Nedjat, Grzegorz Trybek
Kinesio Taping – A Healing And Supportive Method In Various Fields Of Medicine, Dentistry, Sport And Physiotherapy, Aleksandra Jaron, Berenika Konkol, Ewa Gabrysz-Trybek, Joanna Bladowska, Anna Grzywacz, Armin Nedjat, Grzegorz Trybek
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Kinesio taping (KT) is a method of elastic taping, created in the 1970s by a Japanese chiropractor, Dr. Kenzo Kase. The aim of this study was to present KT techniques and its application in various fields of medicine, sports and rehabilitation. The publications used in this paper were sourced from the PubMed and the Google Scholar databases. The keywords used to search databases included KT, Kinesio taping, medicine, dentistry and sport. Based on this study, it can be concluded that KT is the most recommendable method. Its use is being increasingly popular in many fields of medicine. It can be …
The Effect Of The Dynamics Of External Load Changes In The Aspect Of The Lower Limit Response Time Of The Competitors Of Mixed Martial Arts (Mma) Taking Into Account Weight Categories And Sport Experience, Angelina Ignatjeva, Magdalena Nitychoruk, Artur Terbalyan, Alan Langer, Agata Wacek, Adam Maszczyk
The Effect Of The Dynamics Of External Load Changes In The Aspect Of The Lower Limit Response Time Of The Competitors Of Mixed Martial Arts (Mma) Taking Into Account Weight Categories And Sport Experience, Angelina Ignatjeva, Magdalena Nitychoruk, Artur Terbalyan, Alan Langer, Agata Wacek, Adam Maszczyk
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The main aim of this study is to analyze the influence of the external load on the reaction time of the lower limbs of mixed martial arts fighters. Material and methods: The research group consisted of 31 senior MMA fighters (with training experience of at least 10 years, divided into two weight categories: light (66-70 kg) and heavy (over 93 kg) and each of them into two categories: intermediate and advanced). The Keizer Leg Press pneumatic device (Keizer, Fresno, CA, USA) was used to evaluate the reaction time of the lower limbs of MMA fighters. The subjects performed a …
Mental And Physical Health In General Population During Covid-19: Systematic Review And Narrative Synthesis, Feifei Wang, Szilvia Boros
Mental And Physical Health In General Population During Covid-19: Systematic Review And Narrative Synthesis, Feifei Wang, Szilvia Boros
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The outbreak of COVID-19 changed the normality of daily life. Due to mobility restriction measures, physical and mental health in general population became a remarkable concern for researchers and health professionals. Material and methods: This article briefly reviews the evidence of mental and physical health consequences during COVID-19 pandemic. The review was conducted in October 2020 through PubMed and Web of Science with the searching frame: Mental health and Physical health and COVID-19. The study selection process followed the PRISMA flow diagram. Results: The reported mental consequences were mainly negative psychological effects including stress symptoms, anxiety, and depression. The …
The Impact Of Strength Training On The Improvement Of Jumping Ability And Selected Power Parameters Of The Lower Limbs In Soccer Players, Patricia Fischerova, Magdalena Nitychoruk, Wojciech Smolka, Marcin Zak, Artur Golas, Adam Maszczyk
The Impact Of Strength Training On The Improvement Of Jumping Ability And Selected Power Parameters Of The Lower Limbs In Soccer Players, Patricia Fischerova, Magdalena Nitychoruk, Wojciech Smolka, Marcin Zak, Artur Golas, Adam Maszczyk
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Introduction: The aim of the study was to compare the impact of a 6-week program combined with football training and strength training on strength and power parameters in highly trained soccer players. It was hypothesized that 6 weeks would be enough for the experimental group to improve their jumping ability and pushing power.Material and methods: The study involved 34 female footballers playing in Ekstraliga (age: 22 ± 5 years; body height: 167 ± 5 cm; body weight: 60 ± 8 kg). The contestants were divided into an experimental group and a control group of 17 people in each group. The …
Characteristics Of The Roles Of Mothers Of Children With Intellectual Disabilities As A Basis For Their Individual Therapy, Marcin Bialas
Characteristics Of The Roles Of Mothers Of Children With Intellectual Disabilities As A Basis For Their Individual Therapy, Marcin Bialas
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Women enjoy a variety of social roles during their lives. Among the commonly known ones, which include e.g. the roles of wives and mothers, there are also those that radically change the scenario of one’s past life. These include the role of mothers of children with intellectual disabilities. After all, the hardships associated with caring for them and with their upbringing, influence their mothers' perception of the world, change the existing family and professional social relations, determine the choice of values, and limit or block the goals set to date. It seemed interesting to the author of the study …
The Influence Of Whole Body Cryotherapy On Plasma Concentration Of Melatonin And Serotonin In Patients With Osteoarthrosis Of The Lumbar Spine, Marta Barlowska-Trybulec, Joanna Szklarczyk, Jolanta Jaworek
The Influence Of Whole Body Cryotherapy On Plasma Concentration Of Melatonin And Serotonin In Patients With Osteoarthrosis Of The Lumbar Spine, Marta Barlowska-Trybulec, Joanna Szklarczyk, Jolanta Jaworek
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Osteoarthrosis (OA) is the most common disease affecting mankind. There are many physiotherapeutic methods of treating OA symptoms. One of them is whole body cryotherapy (WBCT). The aim of this study was to present the impact of WBCT combined with kinesiotherapy on functional efficiency and changes in plasma concentrations of serotonin and melatonin in patients with lumbar spine OA. Material and methods: 60 patients underwent a series of WBCT combined with kinesiotherapy (group A). 60 patients underwent a series of kinesiotherapy alone (group B). Before and after the therapy patients were examined by Rolland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), and …
School Injuries And Their Prevention From The Present Perspective, Václav Beranek, Petr Stastny, Vit Novacek
School Injuries And Their Prevention From The Present Perspective, Václav Beranek, Petr Stastny, Vit Novacek
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Injuries are considered worldwide to be the most significant health problem, especially in childhood. In the Czech Republic, injuries are the most common cause of death among children and young adults. The aim of the study was to provide more insight in school accidents in the Czech Republic from 2008 to 2018 and to estimate future trends. Material and methods: Annual reports of the Czech School Inspectorate (CSI) from 2007 to 2017 were the main sources of data. Results: A high number of injuries occur in the school environment, especially at the primary level. In the Czech Republic, there …
Skeletal Muscle Index And Its Association With Mobility Among Community‐Dwelling Older Women, Zbigniew M. Ossowski
Skeletal Muscle Index And Its Association With Mobility Among Community‐Dwelling Older Women, Zbigniew M. Ossowski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Conclusions: The study findings highlight the complaints of people with moderate myopia compared to people without myopia concerning both their quality of life and musculoskeletal problems.
The Quality Of Life, Neck And Shoulder Area Dysfunction And Upper Body Posture Among People With And Without Moderate Myopia, Hanna Kalajas-Tilga, Kuldar Kaljurand, Doris Vahtrik
The Quality Of Life, Neck And Shoulder Area Dysfunction And Upper Body Posture Among People With And Without Moderate Myopia, Hanna Kalajas-Tilga, Kuldar Kaljurand, Doris Vahtrik
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The current study aimed to examine the quality of life, dysfunction in the neck area and upper body posture among people with moderate myopia and to analyse the relationship between myopia and upper body posture. Material and methods: Participants were 11 people with moderate myopia (MG) and 11 people without myopia (CG). The general quality of life was evaluated with the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), neck area pain with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and discomfort with the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire (NBQ). The National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ25) was used to measure vision-targeted health. Upper …
Purslane Supplementation Lowers Oxidative Stress, Inflammatory And Muscle Damage Biomarkers After High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise In Female Runners, Anis Charkhi Sahl Abad, Amine Ghram, Rahman Soori, Ali Akbarnejad, Fatemeh Azizi Ghuchan, Mohammad Mehdi Zare, Anthony C. Hackney, Stephen J. Bailey
Purslane Supplementation Lowers Oxidative Stress, Inflammatory And Muscle Damage Biomarkers After High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise In Female Runners, Anis Charkhi Sahl Abad, Amine Ghram, Rahman Soori, Ali Akbarnejad, Fatemeh Azizi Ghuchan, Mohammad Mehdi Zare, Anthony C. Hackney, Stephen J. Bailey
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of purslane supplementation on oxidative stress, inflammation and muscle damage biomarkers after completing high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE). Methods: Nine healthy female runners completed a HIIE treadmill protocol comprising 1 min at 100% of the peak treadmill velocity attained in a preliminary exhaustive incremental treadmill test, interspersed by 1 min of passive recovery, until they had run for 2.5 km. Athletes repeated this test following 10 days of supplementation with 1000 mg per day of purslane. Results: At baseline (i.e., absence of purslane supplementation) the HIIE protocol increased 9-HODE (p < 0.001), 13-HODE (p < 0.001), IL-17 (p < 0.001), TNF-α (p < 0.001), and LDH (p < 0.001). After purslane consumption, resting 9-HODE, 13-HODE, IL-17, TNF-α, and LDH were lowered (p < 0.001) and IL-10 was increased (p < 0.001) compared to before purslane supplementation. After purslane consumption and following the HIIE protocol, the responses of these biomarkers were lower compared to baseline (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Ten days of purslane supplementation blunted the perturbation to biomarkers of oxidative stress, inflammation and muscle damage in female runners completing a HIIE protocol.
Static Balance And Proprioception Evaluation In Deaf National Basketball Players, Gamze Cobanoglu, Sinem Suner-Keklik, Cagatay Gokdogan, Nihan Kafa, Seyfi Savas, Nevin A. Guzel
Static Balance And Proprioception Evaluation In Deaf National Basketball Players, Gamze Cobanoglu, Sinem Suner-Keklik, Cagatay Gokdogan, Nihan Kafa, Seyfi Savas, Nevin A. Guzel
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Because of the proximity of anatomical structures involved in auditory and vestibular functions, complications concerning the inner ear may lead to problems involving both systems. This study investigated whether static balance and knee proprioception in deaf basketball players are different from those in individuals with normal hearing. Material and methods: 12 deaf national basketball players and 13 individuals with normal hearing were included. Static balance was evaluated using the Biodex-BioSway Balance System. Knee proprioception was assessed using a Dualer IQ Digital Inclinometer with the active angle repetition test. Results: The dominant-side mediolateral stability index and non-dominant-side overall, anteroposterior, and …
The Relationship Between Scapular Endurance And Core Endurance In Elite Amputee Football Players, Gurkan Gunaydin
The Relationship Between Scapular Endurance And Core Endurance In Elite Amputee Football Players, Gurkan Gunaydin
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Body structure constitutes a kinetic chain with thoracolumbar fascia and this chain may induce a relationship between scapular and spinal stabilizers. Amputee soccer players use crutches during the game and, considering that the crutch use may also activate different muscle groups, the possibility of the relationship between scapular and spinal stabilizers becomes important for organizing training programs. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between scapular endurance and core endurance in elite amputee players. Material and methods: Fifteen male amputee national football team players took part in the study. The players’ scapular endurance was evaluated by …
How To Hiit While Pregnant? The Protocol Characteristics And Effects Of High Intensity Interval Training Implemented During Pregnancy – A Systematic Review, Anna Szumilewicz, Rita Santos-Rocha, Aneta Worska, Magdalena Piernicka, Hongli Yu, Simona Pajaujiene, Najmeh-Alsadat Shojaeian, Miguel Angel Moviedo-Caro
How To Hiit While Pregnant? The Protocol Characteristics And Effects Of High Intensity Interval Training Implemented During Pregnancy – A Systematic Review, Anna Szumilewicz, Rita Santos-Rocha, Aneta Worska, Magdalena Piernicka, Hongli Yu, Simona Pajaujiene, Najmeh-Alsadat Shojaeian, Miguel Angel Moviedo-Caro
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
There is strong scientific evidence that prenatal physical activity of moderate-to-high in-tensity is a prerequisite of the proper course of pregnancy, childbirth and fetus development. How-ever, to date little data have been available on high intensity interval training (HIIT) performed during pregnancy. Following the PRISMA guidelines, this systematic review aimed at: first, to characterize HIIT protocols used or planned to be implemented during pregnancy; second, to determine their training effects on participant’s health and obstetric outcomes. We included nine original works and three clinical trials in the analysis. The HIIT protocols substantially differed in terms of the training components (type, …