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Socio-Demographic And Medical Determinants Of The Quality Of Life In Patients After Myocardial Infarction, Ewa Kupcewicz, Malgorzata Sawlewicz Mar 2022

Socio-Demographic And Medical Determinants Of The Quality Of Life In Patients After Myocardial Infarction, Ewa Kupcewicz, Malgorzata Sawlewicz

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Quality of life is a multi-dimensional concept reflecting various aspects of human activity. The aim of the study was to analyse an effect of selected socio-demographic and medical factors on the quality of life of patients after myocardial infarction. The study group consisted of 80 people, aged from 41 to 85, treated for myocardial infarction in medical entities in Mława (Poland) in the first half of 2014. The study used the SF-36v2 questionnaire. In analysis of the quality of life, the value of the mean domain of physical health was 52.6 ±11.35, whereas in the domain of mental health, it …

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Adaptive And Maladaptive Perfectionism And Athletes’ Attitudes Toward Doping And Anti-Doping Policy In Sport, Krzysztof Sas-Nowosielski, Aleksandra Budzisz Mar 2022

Adaptive And Maladaptive Perfectionism And Athletes’ Attitudes Toward Doping And Anti-Doping Policy In Sport, Krzysztof Sas-Nowosielski, Aleksandra Budzisz

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

The article explores two issues – perfectionism and attitudes toward doping in sport. The study was aimed at verifying the thesis that perfectionism in its adaptive and maladaptive forms may have an effect on athletes’ attitudes toward doping. The study sample consisted of 110 athletes (43 females and 67 males). To test perfectionism the Adaptive and Maladaptive Perfectionism Questionnaire developed by Szczucka was used and to measure attitudes toward doping-free sport and anti-doping policies a questionnaire worked out by one of the authors. The effect of perfectionism on doping attitudes was measured. There were significant differences in attitudes toward controls …

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Effect Of The Depletion Of Self-Control Strength On The Self-Regulation Of The Nutritional Process In Obese Individuals, Malgorzata Obara-Golebiowska, Hanna Brycz Mar 2022

Effect Of The Depletion Of Self-Control Strength On The Self-Regulation Of The Nutritional Process In Obese Individuals, Malgorzata Obara-Golebiowska, Hanna Brycz

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Self-strength can be depleted as a result of previous acts of self-control. The depletion of these resources is reflected by decreased effectiveness of controlling other behaviors. The aim of the research was to evaluate the impact of the depletion of self-control resources on the motivational and behavioral aspects of eating self-regulation among obese people. A total of 100 obese people participated in the research. In the experimental group a depletion of self-control resources technique was applied. The impact of the above method on motivational and behavioral aspects of eating self-regulation was verified through participants’ answers to two items on the …

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Comparison Of Various Physical And Body Composition Profiles Between Indian Elite Male And Female Gymnasts, Tamoghni Manna, Arush Goswami, Subhra Karmakar Chatterjee, Meenu Dhingra, Swapan K. Dey Mar 2022

Comparison Of Various Physical And Body Composition Profiles Between Indian Elite Male And Female Gymnasts, Tamoghni Manna, Arush Goswami, Subhra Karmakar Chatterjee, Meenu Dhingra, Swapan K. Dey

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

The present study aimed to compare various physical and body composition profiles of Indian male and female gymnasts and also to compare the above parameters with their international/national peers. The study was conducted on 15 male (age = 19.2 ±3.75 years) and 16 female Indian gymnasts (age = 16.4 ±2.99 years). Various physical and body composition parameters were measured using standard methods. The female gymnasts were found to have a higher amount of fat mass and volumes of extracellular water than their male and international peers while the males had a higher amount of fat free mass than females but …

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Effectiveness Of The “Slimming Down Olsztyn Residents” Health Program – Motivation To Participate And Withdraw, Robert Podstawski, Dariusz Choszcz, Patrycja Polakowska Mar 2022

Effectiveness Of The “Slimming Down Olsztyn Residents” Health Program – Motivation To Participate And Withdraw, Robert Podstawski, Dariusz Choszcz, Patrycja Polakowska

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

This study aimed to determine the motivation of overweight/obese persons to participate in and withdraw from a health promotion program, and to determine the program’s effectiveness. 91 women and 89 men enrolled in the program. Their motivation was described with modified EMI-2. The reasons for withdrawal were given by the participants. Body composition was determined with Tanita BC 418 MA. Improved appearance, weight loss and health were the main reasons why overweight/obese persons decided to become physically active. Approximately 56% women and 60% men quit the program because they were unable to cope with the fitness regime, lost interest or …

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Development Of Body Morphology Of Iraqi Students: Sedentary Way Of Life And Fatness, Ali Dawood Al Sudani, Wlodzimierz S. Erdmann Mar 2022

Development Of Body Morphology Of Iraqi Students: Sedentary Way Of Life And Fatness, Ali Dawood Al Sudani, Wlodzimierz S. Erdmann

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

The aim of the research was to compare morphology of Iraqi students of the first and fourth years of study with mostly sedentary style of life. The research involved 88 students of the first year of study and 88 students of the fourth year of study of the University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq. Basic anthropometric measurements were taken of the body mass, straight-linear dimensions, parts of extremities’ circumferences, skin-fat folds. The fourth-year students had significantly greater body mass as compared to the first year students. Their linear dimensions were higher, even though insignificantly; their circumferences and skin-fat folds were significantly …

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Determination Of Maximal Oxygen Uptake Through A New Basketball-Specific Field Test, Ersen Adsiz, Gulbin Rudarli Nalcakan, S. Rana Varol, Faik Vural Mar 2022

Determination Of Maximal Oxygen Uptake Through A New Basketball-Specific Field Test, Ersen Adsiz, Gulbin Rudarli Nalcakan, S. Rana Varol, Faik Vural

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

The aim of this study was to develop a new basketball-specific field test (BSFT) that determines the maximal oxygen uptake indirectly and to determine the reliability and validity of the test for measuring aerobic power. An aerobic endurance-based test totalling 1.5 miles on a basketball court including side steps and running was designed to be completed as quickly as possible. 15-year-old, male basketball players’ maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) levels measured directly as the gold standard laboratory test. Laboratory test results showed a significant negative correlation between the VO2max level and the duration of the BSFT (r = -0.705, p = …

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Frequently Endorsed Cognitive And Physical Activities Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Valdiva G. Da Silva, Tangeria R. Adams, Joshua Fogel, Mindy J. Katz, Krystal E. Mendez, Laura Rabin Mar 2022

Frequently Endorsed Cognitive And Physical Activities Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Valdiva G. Da Silva, Tangeria R. Adams, Joshua Fogel, Mindy J. Katz, Krystal E. Mendez, Laura Rabin

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Despite the established benefits of cognitive and physical activity, a paucity of research examines the specific activities older adults favor, particularly those meeting the nationally recommended minimum duration of > 30 minutes per session. 260 non-demented, community-dwelling participants aged 70 and above self-reported the duration of their participation in 26 cognitive and physical activities during a typical week. Overall activity engagement was investigated by sex and educational level. The most endorsed physical activities were walking, stretching/yoga and gardening, while the most endorsed cognitive activities were reading magazines/newspapers, reading books, and doing crosswords. Walking (p = .048), swimming (p = .008), reading …

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Usage Of Near Infrared Spectroscopy In Physiotherapy, Maciej Chroboczek, Aleksandra Jabłonska, Rafal Kubiak, Sylwester Kujach, Marcin Luszczyk, Radoslaw Laskowski Mar 2022

Usage Of Near Infrared Spectroscopy In Physiotherapy, Maciej Chroboczek, Aleksandra Jabłonska, Rafal Kubiak, Sylwester Kujach, Marcin Luszczyk, Radoslaw Laskowski

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is increasingly used as a local tissue oxygenation equipment and it fulfills the functions of an efficient local microcirculation and a concussion growth monitor. Using it in surgery, physiotherapy or rescue indicates a high interdisciplinary diagnostic potential, which could lead us to improve the quality of patients’ lives. The aim of this study was to review literature related to the physiotherapy aspect of using near infrared spectroscopy and to the consideration given to the development of this method. A review of literature related to the topic. Research shows that NIRS is a good tool to assess …

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The Role Of Physical Activity In Instilling Healthy Lifestyle Habits In Children, Malgorzata Kostecka, Monika Bojanowska, Monika Stoma Mar 2022

The Role Of Physical Activity In Instilling Healthy Lifestyle Habits In Children, Malgorzata Kostecka, Monika Bojanowska, Monika Stoma

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: Habitual physical activity adapted to a child’s individual needs, ability, health, gender and age has positive implications for cognitive and physical growth and maturation. Childhood physical activity is a predictor of better health and general well-being in adulthood. Material/Methods: A questionnaire study was conducted on a population of 371 randomly selected primary school students in Lublin county. Correlations were determined between the student’s levels of physical activity and leisure time activities vs. age, gender, BMI score and the parents’ levels of physical activity. Results: The students’ attitudes towards PE differentiated subjects as to gender and the BMI score, whereas …

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Psychometric Properties And Validation Of The Polish Adaptation Of The Trait Sport-Confidence Inventory(Tsci-Pl), Zuzanna Gazdowska, Dariusz Parzelski, Robin Vealey Mar 2022

Psychometric Properties And Validation Of The Polish Adaptation Of The Trait Sport-Confidence Inventory(Tsci-Pl), Zuzanna Gazdowska, Dariusz Parzelski, Robin Vealey

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The purpose of the study was to validate and adapt the Trait Sport-Confidence Inventory (TSCI-PL) for use in Poland. Robin Vealey created the original tool (TSCI), which consisted of 13 self-assessment items. The phases of the adaptation procedures are described in this paper. Material/Methods: 353 amateur and professional Polish athletes took part in the study. The participants filled in the TSCI-PL, SSCQ-PL and MSEI questionnaires as well as a short demographic survey. Results: Reliability of the TSCI-PL as well as the discriminatory power of the items turned out to be high. The internal validity of the TSCI-PL was confirmed …

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Different Physical Activity Guidelines And Its Association With Socio-Demographic And Anthropometric Characteristic Samong Working Women, Sema Can, Ersan Arslan, Elzbieta Biernat, Monika Piatkowska Mar 2022

Different Physical Activity Guidelines And Its Association With Socio-Demographic And Anthropometric Characteristic Samong Working Women, Sema Can, Ersan Arslan, Elzbieta Biernat, Monika Piatkowska

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: Physical activity, supporting health, wellbeing and working ability, is not only vitally important for healthy people, but also necessary for workers, especially women. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between meeting different physical activity guidelines and socio-demographic and anthropometric characteristics in middle-aged females from Turkey. Material/Methods: Physical activity was assessed using the Sense Wear Armband. Logistic regression was used to determine the relationship between socio-demographic and anthropometric criteria and the odds of meeting different physical activity guidelines. Results: All females achieved ≥ 150 min/week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. With regard to vigorous physical activity, only 5% of women …

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Physical Activity Profile Of The Referee And The Assistant Referee During Official Football Matches, Bartosz Dolanski, Andrzej Szwarc, Bartosz Heinig, Mateusz Sitek Mar 2022

Physical Activity Profile Of The Referee And The Assistant Referee During Official Football Matches, Bartosz Dolanski, Andrzej Szwarc, Bartosz Heinig, Mateusz Sitek

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The aim of this study was to determine physical activity profiles of the main referee and the assistant referee during official championship matches. Material/Methods: Motor activity of 10 referees and 10 assistant referees was studied during 10 matches of the championship rank in the period from April to November 2016. Using a POLAR M400 heart rate monitor with a built-in GPS sensor, the total distance covered during refereeing, the mean and the maximum speed, and the intensity of the refereeing effort were analyzed. Results: It was found that the main referee covered the mean distance of 7.75 km, while …

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Application Of The Eeg Biofeedback Method In Attention Deficits Therapy In Young Sports People - A Pilot Study, Malgorzata Artymiak, Michał Niewiadomy, Malgorzata Pielecka-Sikorska, Agnieszka Weiner Mar 2022

Application Of The Eeg Biofeedback Method In Attention Deficits Therapy In Young Sports People - A Pilot Study, Malgorzata Artymiak, Michał Niewiadomy, Malgorzata Pielecka-Sikorska, Agnieszka Weiner

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: While working with contestants, sports psychology has been successfully applying the biofeedback (neurofeedback) method since 1970s, noticing its potential in the field of attention concentration, decrease in destructive tension hindering achievement of the expected results in various sports disciplines. The researchers aimed at demonstrating to what extent the EEG Biofeedback method may prove useful in correcting attention concentration deficits in young sportspeople). The presented research project was of a pilot character, and the studies undertaken may be extended and modified. Material/Methods: The research project included young sportspeople (16–17 years old) who were students of the Academic Secondary School of …

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Body Posture In Patients With Parkinson’S Disease, Jacek Wilczynski, Pawel Połrola Mar 2022

Body Posture In Patients With Parkinson’S Disease, Jacek Wilczynski, Pawel Połrola

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The purpose of the study was to analyze changes in the body posture and to assess the differences in posture between women and men with PD. Material/Methods: A group of 32 patients were examined, who were members of the Parkinson’s Disease Association in Kielce. Body posture was examined by an optoelectronic method – Diers formetric III 4D – using raster stereography. Results: Enlarged chest kyphosis (hyperkyphosis) was observed in 11 (34.37%) individuals. Enlarged lumbar lordosis (hyperlordosis) occurred in 10 (31.25%) patients. Deepened chest kyphosis and lumbar lordosis (hyperkyphosis-hyperlordosis) was noted in 3 (9.37%) individuals. Scoliosis occurred in 28 (87.5%) …

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Posture Of Adolescent Male Handball Players Compared To Non-Athletes, Malgorzata Grabara Mar 2022

Posture Of Adolescent Male Handball Players Compared To Non-Athletes, Malgorzata Grabara

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The aim of the present study was to assess the posture and somatic parameters in adolescent male handball players compared to non-athletes and determine whether a relationship exists between the posture and the volume of training and/or its frequency. Material/Methods: Sixty-eight adolescent male handball players and sixty-nine non-athletes aged 15–18 were examined. The posture was evaluated by the moiré method. Results: Handball players exhibited smaller and less frequent asymmetries compared to the nonathletes. Statistically significant differences were found in the position of shoulder blades (p < 0.05) and pelvic alignment in the frontal (p < 0.001) and transverse (p < 0.05) planes. The spinal shape in the sagittal plane did not differentiate the training subjects from nonathletes. The study also revealed weak correlations between the training period and a deviation of the spinous processes (r = 0.25), a symmetry of the shoulder blades (r = 0.25), and an inclination angle of the thoracolumbar segment (r = -0.26). No correlations were observed between the training frequency and posture parameters. Conclusions: It can be concluded that despite the predominance of asymmetric elements, handball training does not negatively affect the posture in the frontal and transverse planes.

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Muscle Bloodflow As An Indicator Of Anaerobic Threshold In Young Athletes – A Near Infrared Spectroscopy Study, Maciej Chroboczek, Magdalena Jakubowska, Sylwester Kujach, Marcin Luszczyk, Radoslaw Laskowski Mar 2022

Muscle Bloodflow As An Indicator Of Anaerobic Threshold In Young Athletes – A Near Infrared Spectroscopy Study, Maciej Chroboczek, Magdalena Jakubowska, Sylwester Kujach, Marcin Luszczyk, Radoslaw Laskowski

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: In this study we evaluated the effect of exercise with increasing intensity until exhaustion on muscle tissue oxygenation in children. Furthermore, we tested the hypothesis that a decrease in muscle indirect blood flow (O2Hb) predicts the anaerobic threshold determined by analysis of ventilation parameters. Material/Methods: Five, young, school-aged tennis players were engaged in this study (age 16.2 ±1.63 years, VO2max 56.7 ±2.00 ml · kg-1 · min-1). Changes in oxygenated hemoglobin (HbO2), deoxygenated hemoglobin (HHB), blood volume (tHb = HbO2 + HHB) and muscle tissue oxygenation (TOI%) in the right vastus lateralis muscle, using a near-infrared spectrometer were recorded. …

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The Effectiveness Of Kettlebell Exercises In The Aspects Of Special Efficiency Training In American Football, Marek Kruszewski, Artur Kruszewski, Stanislaw Kuzmicki, Robert Korczak, Rafal Tabecki, Karol Landowski, Piotr Sitek Mar 2022

The Effectiveness Of Kettlebell Exercises In The Aspects Of Special Efficiency Training In American Football, Marek Kruszewski, Artur Kruszewski, Stanislaw Kuzmicki, Robert Korczak, Rafal Tabecki, Karol Landowski, Piotr Sitek

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of kettlebell exercises in the aspect of shaping the special efficiency characteristics required by American football players. Material/Methods: The kettlebells training group (n = 12) and the American football group (n = 12), who used training typical of their discipline, were subjected to a fitness test in US football, consisting of a 40-yard run speed test, an agility test in two shuttle runs, a jumping test in Counter Movement Jump (CMJ), and a power and strength endurance tests. Results: In tests of speed, agility, jumping and power, there were …

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The Efficiency Of Executing Technical Actions By Female Volleyball Players Depending On Their Positions On The Court, Karol Cieminski Mar 2022

The Efficiency Of Executing Technical Actions By Female Volleyball Players Depending On Their Positions On The Court, Karol Cieminski

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The aim of the study was to determine differences in the efficiency of executing technical actions by female volleyball players taking into account their positions on the court. Material/Methods: The research material comprised results of the efficiency of female volleyball players’ technical actions (n = 98) participating in the 2015 Women’s European Volleyball Championship. The subjects were divided into five groups: receivers, middle blockers, spikers, setters, and liberoes. The following technical actions were analysed: attack, block, serve, and receiving a serve. In order to determine the differences between the studied groups, statistical tests were used. The Scheffe test was …

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The Level Of Selected Coordination Abilities In Badminton Players At Various Ages And Sport Skill Levels As Compared To Non-Athletes, Janusz Jaworski, Grzegorz Lech, Michal Zak, Eligiusz Madejski, Katarzyna Szczepanik Mar 2022

The Level Of Selected Coordination Abilities In Badminton Players At Various Ages And Sport Skill Levels As Compared To Non-Athletes, Janusz Jaworski, Grzegorz Lech, Michal Zak, Eligiusz Madejski, Katarzyna Szczepanik

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The main aim of the study was to determine variation of some coordination motor abilities between badminton players at various ages and with various training experience and their level compared to non-athletes. Material/Methods: The results of the tests of coordination motor abilities were collected from 30 badminton players (younger cadets, cadets and juniors) and 54 peers who were non-athletes. Computer tests were used to evaluate selected coordination motor abilities using a touch screen laptop. Means between age groups of athletes were compared based on one-way analysis of variance or its non-parametric counterpart. The significance of differences between means of …

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Kinematic Analysis Of The Block Startand 20-Metre Acceleration Phase In Two Highly-Trained Sprinters: A Case Report, Michal Janowski, Jacek Zielinski, Michal Wlodarczyk, Krzysztof Kusy Mar 2022

Kinematic Analysis Of The Block Startand 20-Metre Acceleration Phase In Two Highly-Trained Sprinters: A Case Report, Michal Janowski, Jacek Zielinski, Michal Wlodarczyk, Krzysztof Kusy

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The main purpose was to evaluate individual kinematic characteristics in highly trained sprinters during the „set” position, block clearance and a 20-m acceleration phase, as well as to determine differences and/or technique similarities. Material/Methods: The measurements were carried out on two sprinters, members of the Polish national team. A wireless portable MyoMotion system (Noraxon Inc., USA) was applied. Angular changes and accelerations of all limbs, trunk and head were measured. Results: Increased motion asymmetry between sides brought about stride fluctuation and worsened sprint performance. This effect occurred when the sum of the discrepancies for hip, knee and ankle joints …

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Still Unnoticed. Women In Polish Sports Associations. Content Analysis Of Polish, International, And British Formal Rules Of Sports Organizations, Natalia Organista Mar 2022

Still Unnoticed. Women In Polish Sports Associations. Content Analysis Of Polish, International, And British Formal Rules Of Sports Organizations, Natalia Organista

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

From a critical paradigm point of view sport has been a sexist institution. Despite the women empowerment in sport they are still trivialized and marginalized. Research also shows that sport organizations may be exceptionally opposed to women, valuing hegemonic masculinity. Therefore, the aim of this article is to check whether gender inequalities occur in Polish sports organizations and what the scale of those inequalities is in comparison to international and British organizations. Content analysis was used to examine official documents of organizations. The sample consists of seventeen Polish, international and British sports organizations. The content analysis indicates that international and …

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Adolescents’ Actual Appearance And Body Image Self-Assessment, Anna Lysak, Dominika Wilczynska, Anna Walentukiewicz, Karol Karasiewicz, Pawel Skonieczny Mar 2022

Adolescents’ Actual Appearance And Body Image Self-Assessment, Anna Lysak, Dominika Wilczynska, Anna Walentukiewicz, Karol Karasiewicz, Pawel Skonieczny

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

The body image is one of the most important components of self-esteem which corresponds with the psycho-physical health of the individual. The purpose of the study was to search for the relationship between the actual figure and body image. The research was conducted in 2014 among 830 adolescents. Sample selection was random. Actual figure was defined by the body composition, BMI and the distribution of body fat. Body image was assessed with Stunkard's Figure Rating Scale. Statistical analysis was performed based on the software Statistical Package for Social Science. The results of the analysis indicate that there is a significant …

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Quality Of Life, Duration Of The Disease And The Level Of Pain In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ewa Kupcewicz, Agnieszka Drejer Mar 2022

Quality Of Life, Duration Of The Disease And The Level Of Pain In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ewa Kupcewicz, Agnieszka Drejer

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

The aim of the present study is to evaluate life quality of people suffering from RA and determine the influence of illness duration and degree of pain intensity on their quality of life. The group of subjects comprised of 189 people: 104 (55.03%) with diagnosed RA and 85 (44.97%) healthy people as control group. Mean age in the group of ill subjects was 57.66 ±11.30 and 68 ±8.99 in the control group. In the research, self-constructed questionnaire, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and shortened version of WHOQoL-Bref were used. Assumed significance level was p < 0.05. Patients with RA received statistically significantly lower scores of life quality in all domains as compared with the control group. In the group of ill subjects, social domain (14.91 ±2.40) obtained highest scores whereas physical domain received lowest scores (11.96 ±1.69). The main somatic issue connected with the illness reported by 95.19% of subjects was experienced joint pain. Mean degree of perceived pain in VAS scale reached 7.37 ±1.86 points and it significantly lowered life quality of ill subjects. The results regarding life quality in four life domains (i.e. physical, psychological, social and environmental) were definitely better than in the control group.

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Body Build Of 14-16-Year-Old Boys Practising Football And Basketball As Compared With Non-Training Peers, Monika Opanowska, Elzbieta Pretkiewicz-Abacjew, Paweł Skonieczny Mar 2022

Body Build Of 14-16-Year-Old Boys Practising Football And Basketball As Compared With Non-Training Peers, Monika Opanowska, Elzbieta Pretkiewicz-Abacjew, Paweł Skonieczny

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

The purpose of the study was to compare the somatic build of football and basketball players aged 14, 15 and 16 years with non-training boys of the same age. The study involved 301 boys, who were divided into three study groups: football players, basketball players and non-training boys. The level of the boys’ somatic development was established on the basis of body weight and height measurements, which were the basis for determining the BMI and Rohrer’s index. In addition, the functional lengths of the right and the left lower extremity were studied. The majority of training and non-training boys were …

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Bmi Of Students Of School Of Sport – Facts And Self-Assessment In The Context Of Physical Activity And Parents’ Education. Long-Standing Research, Ewa Wojtowicz, Barbara Duda-Biernacka Mar 2022

Bmi Of Students Of School Of Sport – Facts And Self-Assessment In The Context Of Physical Activity And Parents’ Education. Long-Standing Research, Ewa Wojtowicz, Barbara Duda-Biernacka

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

The objective of this study is self-recorded BMI among 20-year-old female students in the context of their physical activity, weight, body height, parent’s education and the time factor. Statistical analysis of the data was based on anthropometric measurements and a survey conducted among female students (N = 1,394) from the first year of full-time studies at the Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport (AWFiS) in the years 2003–2010. The relationship between variables and logistic models was analyzed (Student’s test, Duncan’s test, analysis of variance, logistic regression). Statistical analysis was conducted using Statistica 6.0 software. At the background of the …

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An Examination Of The Hamstring And The Quadriceps Muscle Kinematics During The Front And Back Squat In Males, Jonathan Sinclair, Darrell Brooks, Stephen Atkins Mar 2022

An Examination Of The Hamstring And The Quadriceps Muscle Kinematics During The Front And Back Squat In Males, Jonathan Sinclair, Darrell Brooks, Stephen Atkins

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The aim of the current investigation was to examine the influence of the front and back squat variants on the hamstring and the quadriceps muscles kinematics. Eighteen male participants were recruited with 1 repetition maximum values of 122.7 ±16.4 and 88.7 ±13.9 kg for the back and front squat lifts. Participants completed both back and front squats at 70% of their front squat 1 repetition maximum. The hamstring and the quadriceps muscle kinematics were determined during kinetic situations using motion capture data, in addition to segmental and joint kinematics. Differences between squat conditions were examined using paired samples t-tests. The …

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Influence Of Experimental Training With External Resistance In A Form Of “Kettlebell” On Selected Components Of Women’Sphysical Fitness, Tadeusz Ambrozy, Lucyna Kiszczak, Jaroslaw Omorczyk, Mariusz Ozimek, Tomasz Palka, Dawid Mucha, Arkadiusz Stanula, Dariusz Mucha Mar 2022

Influence Of Experimental Training With External Resistance In A Form Of “Kettlebell” On Selected Components Of Women’Sphysical Fitness, Tadeusz Ambrozy, Lucyna Kiszczak, Jaroslaw Omorczyk, Mariusz Ozimek, Tomasz Palka, Dawid Mucha, Arkadiusz Stanula, Dariusz Mucha

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

An aim of this work was to determine the influence of women’s experimental training using kettlebells on selected components of physical fitness. Two groups of women, experimental (N = 20) and control (N = 20), took part in this study. In order to determine the influence of the training program developed by the present authors, participants were subjected to examinations aimed to assess the level of selected components of physical fitness (speed of hand movements, flexibility, explosive strength of lower limbs muscles, strength endurance of abdominal muscles and hip flexors, strength endurance of upper limbs muscles and the shoulder girdle, …

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Relationships Between Motor Abilities And Volleyball Performance Skills In 15-Year-Old Talent-Identified Volleyball Players, Dariusz Mroczek, Edward Superlak, Adam Kawczynski, Jan Chmura Mar 2022

Relationships Between Motor Abilities And Volleyball Performance Skills In 15-Year-Old Talent-Identified Volleyball Players, Dariusz Mroczek, Edward Superlak, Adam Kawczynski, Jan Chmura

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

The aim of this study is to determine synergistic motor outcomes understood as sets of mutually dependent players’ motor abilities affecting the efficacy of performance skills of young volleyball players. The study was carried out during a national volleyball tournament for 150 boys aged 14-15 years. The matches were recorded with two cameras placed 10 m behind the end line, 1.6 m above the floor. The following parameters were assessed: attack efficacy, block efficacy, serve efficacy. The first dependent variables were players' actions that most significantly affected the set outcome, i.e. serves, blocks and attacks. The greatest differences were found …

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Motor Abilities Necessary To Be Successful At Dancing, Jadranka Vlasic, Goran Oreb, Maja Horvatin-Fuckar Mar 2022

Motor Abilities Necessary To Be Successful At Dancing, Jadranka Vlasic, Goran Oreb, Maja Horvatin-Fuckar

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

The aim of the study was to determine the relation between motor abilities and the rateof success in dancing of 85 students of the Faculty of Kinesiology. Efficiency in dancing was represented by the marks given to the subjects by five expertsafter performing each dance on the basis of a video recording. The variables’ sample todetermine motor abilities consisted of the results achieved by measuring motor abilities ofcoordination, realization of rhythmical structures, balance, movement frequency, flexibility and explosive strength. Results: By means of regression analysis a statistically significant relationship was established between a predictor set of the students’ motor abilities …

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