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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, …