The Effectiveness Of Open Versus Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises On Pain, Function And Range Of Motion In Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis,
2022
Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
The Effectiveness Of Open Versus Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises On Pain, Function And Range Of Motion In Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis, Babatunde Olusola Adegoke, Arinola Olasumbo Sanya, Samuel Olusegun Ogunlade, Oladapo Michael Olagbegi
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The comparative efficacy of open and closed kinetic chain exercises (OKCE and CKCE) on the symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA) has not been exhaustively studied. To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of eight-week open OKCE and CKCE on pain, function and range of motion of patients with knee OA. Material and methods: A quasi-experimental study involved twenty-nine consecutive patients with knee OA allocated to either OKCE or CKCE groups. Participants’ pain intensity (PI), functional score (FS), active range of motion AROM) and knee passive range of motion (PROM) were assessed using the visual analogue scale, the functional index questionnaire and …
Development Of Power Qualities Of Cadets Of Ukrainian Higher Military Educational Institutions During Kettlebell Lifting Training,
2022
Department of Physical Education, Special Physical Training and Sport, S.P. Koroliov Zhytomyr Military Institute, Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Development Of Power Qualities Of Cadets Of Ukrainian Higher Military Educational Institutions During Kettlebell Lifting Training, Kostiantyn Prontenko, Grygoriy Griban, Ihor Bloshchynskyi, Dmytro Boyko, Orest Loiko, Volodymyr Andreychuk, Inesa Novitska, Pavlo Tkachenko
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The influence of kettlebell lifting training on the development of cadets’ power qualities during studies at Ukrainian higher military educational institutions is examined in the article. Also, a comparative analysis of the development of cadets’ power qualities depending on their sports qualification in kettlebell lifting is conducted. Material and methods: The investigation of the development of cadets’ power qualities was conducted according to the following tests: bar pull-ups, bar pullover, bar muscle up, parallel bars dips, complex power exercise, L-sit on parallel bars, holding the body in a horizontal position, back squat, bench press and barbell deadlift. Results: A …
Relative Age Effect In Polish National Football Teams,
2022
Department of Football, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Relative Age Effect In Polish National Football Teams, Andrzej Szwarc, Bartosz Dolanski, Pawel Rompa, Mateusz Sitek
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this study was to determine if a Relative Age Effect (RAE) is present in Polish National Football Teams. Material and methods: Birth date distributions of football players from youth Polish National Teams (Under 15 – Under 19) and the senior Polish National Team were compared. The sample (a total of 1801 players) included 909 youth players – U-15 (n=290), U-16 (n=221), U-17 (n=153), U-18 (n=157), and U-19 (n=88) – and 892 professional players who played in at least one official game for the senior Polish National Team. Results: An over-representation of players born in the first …
Effect Of Grip Width On Exercise Volume In Bench Press With A Controlled Movement Tempo In Women,
2022
Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland
Effect Of Grip Width On Exercise Volume In Bench Press With A Controlled Movement Tempo In Women, Mariola Gepfert, Michal Krzysztofik, Aleksandra Filip, Aleksandra Mostowik, Agnieszka Lulinska, Grzegorz Wojdala, Milosz Drozd, Michal Wilk
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The bench press (BP) is a complex upper body exercise. Despite numerous scientific studies, it remains unknown which grip width is optimal for the development of strength and power in the bench press. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effect of different grip widths on exercise volume, evaluate the time under tension (TUT) and the number of repetitions (REP) completed during 5 consecutive sets of the BP. Material and methods: The study involved 16 women with a minimum of one year of resistance training experience. Two independent experimental sessions were randomly selected. Participants performed 5 …
Tnfa Expression Level Changes Observed In Response To The Wingate Anaerobic Test In Non-Trained And Trained Individuals,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
Tnfa Expression Level Changes Observed In Response To The Wingate Anaerobic Test In Non-Trained And Trained Individuals, Agnieszka Maciejewska-Skrendo, Jan Mieszkowski, Andrzej Kochanowicz, Blazej Stankiewicz, Pawel Cieszczyk, Katarzyna Switala, Gilmara Gomes De Assis, Katarzyna Kecler, Maciej Tarnowski, Marek Sawczuk
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Literature reports indicate changes in the expression of genes encoding proinflammatory factors are observed as a result of physical exercise. The stress changes caused by high-intensity loads and adaptive changes induced by the planned long-term training are less studied. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of intense anaerobic effort in people adapted to regular trainings and in non-trained persons on the expression levels of the TNFA gene. Material and methods: 50 experienced soccer players and 50 non-trained participants were recruited for the study. Anaerobic capacity was measured by means of the Wingate Anaerobic Test. To …
Distribution Of Foot Pressing Forces In A Standing Position Of Children And Youth In The Light Of Prevention And Correction,
2022
Department of Physiotherapy, Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Distribution Of Foot Pressing Forces In A Standing Position Of Children And Youth In The Light Of Prevention And Correction, Malgorzata Kawa, Marcin Garsztka, Michal Hillar
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this paper was to show abnormalities in distribution of foot pressing forces in standing position in children and youths, and also related consequences, in the light of preventive and corrective actions. Material/Methods: The research was conducted in December 2009 at the Rehabilitation Centre in Malbork. It was part of a huge research project covering almost 2500 people. The control group comprised of 205 students in two age groups: 7–9 years old and 17–19 years old. The examined students attend two schools: No 3 Primary School in Pruszcz Gdanski and No 2 Secondary Schools Group in Malbork. …
Developmental Tendencies Of Results In Female Heptathlon In The Olympic Games During The Years 1984–2008,
2022
Department of Physiology, Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Developmental Tendencies Of Results In Female Heptathlon In The Olympic Games During The Years 1984–2008, Katarzyna Majchrzak, Maria Kamrowska-Nowak, Krzysztof Byzdra
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this study is to assess a change tendency of the results in heptathlon and in particular events of this discipline. Material/Methods: In the research the authors used results achieved in heptathlon in the Olympic Games during the years 1984–2008. Top 20 female athletes of general standing were taken into consideration. MS Excel 2007 spreadsheet program and a method of document analysis were used to analyse and assess a change tendency. Results: Mean values achieved in particular events showed that the highest results, which were above the average in each Olympic Games, occurred in 1992 and 2008. …
The Value Of Education And Work In The Representatives Of Gymnasts’ Opinion,
2022
Department of Theory and Methodics of Gymnastics, University School of Physical Education in Cracow
The Value Of Education And Work In The Representatives Of Gymnasts’ Opinion, Anna Perzynska-Biskup, Stanislaw Sawczyn
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Sports professional activity has been an unusually absorbing domain of human life. This is particularly noticeable in so-called sports of early specialization, including gymnastics. The specialization in gymnastics occurs at the moment of girls’ acquisition of knowledge and preparation for future professional careers. Therefore, the authors decided to look further into the process of combining school and sports duties and to reveal possible conflicts. Material/Methods: Research material was a group of 482 athletes who are professionally involved in three gymnastics disciplines: artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and acrobatic gymnastics in Polish clubs. Results: An analysis of the results revealed that …
Gymnasts’ Special Quickness-Force Abilities And The Indicators Of Jump From A Springboard,
2022
Department of Gymnastics, Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Gymnasts’ Special Quickness-Force Abilities And The Indicators Of Jump From A Springboard, Adam Koperski, Andrzej Kochanowski, Czeslaw Slodkowski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this research is to find a relation between one’s special quickness-force abilities, recorded in laboratory conditions, and physical values, revealed during a gymnastic jump in a real sports contest. Material/Methods: The tests were made on gymnasts, aged 15–18 years, from the Academic Sports Association (AZS) in Gdansk. The gymnasts were a selected group of 8 people who had already practised sport for 9–12 years as contestants. The project was carried out in the Physical Effort Laboratory at the Academy of Physical Education and Sport (AWFiS) in Gdansk, using of the Kistler tensometric platform to measure and …
The Level Of Aerobic And Anaerobic Capacity And The Results Of A Special Mobility Fitness Test Of Female Judo Competitors Aged 16–18 Years,
2022
Department of Martial Arts, Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
The Level Of Aerobic And Anaerobic Capacity And The Results Of A Special Mobility Fitness Test Of Female Judo Competitors Aged 16–18 Years, Beata Wolska-Paczoska
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The purpose of this work is to determine the correlation between the indexes of the special fitness test and the parameters of aerobic and anaerobic capacities of women judo competitors, during the preparation period to competitions. Material/Methods: The research material comprised of 15 female judo contestants either members of the Polish representatives in the junior team and the competitors the Pomeranian Province Team aged 16-18. In order to define the somatic characteristics, the height of the body and indices that characterize its mass and composition of body components were determined. In order to assess the aerobic capacity a test …
The Efficiency Model Of Goalkeeper’S Actions In Soccer,
2022
Chair of Sports Games and Martial Arts, Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
The Efficiency Model Of Goalkeeper’S Actions In Soccer, Andrzej Szwarc, Patrycja Lipinska, Michal Chamera
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The purpose of this paper was to present cognitive models illustrating efficiency of the goalkeeper’s actions in soccer based on observation of play in selected matches of the Euro 2008 finals. Material/Methods: The observation method was used in the study. The play of both goalkeepers was analysed in 7 soccer matches in a cup phase of the European Championships which took place in Portugal in 2008. The data was recorded on the authors’ observation forms. Activity, effectiveness and reliability during both offensive and defensive actions were subject to this examination. Results: It was revealed that most actions of the …
Physical Performance, Body Composition And Body Balance In Relation To National Ranking Positions In Young Polish Tennis Players,
2022
Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Physical Performance, Body Composition And Body Balance In Relation To National Ranking Positions In Young Polish Tennis Players, Mateusz Karnia, Tomasz Garsztka, Mateusz Rynkiewicz, Tadeusz Rynkiewicz, Piotr Zurek, Marcin Luszczyk, Ewelina Sledziewska, Ewa Ziemann
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between body composition, aerobic capacity and the balance in young tennis players at rest and during fatigue triggered by an endurance test. Moreover, we tried to find the correlation between the tennis ranking position and the balance. Material/Methods: Well-trained 16 young tennis players (15 and 17 years old, singles national ranking 3-39, average training experience of 9 years) took part in this study. They were assigned to two groups according to their age – 15 TG and 17 TG. Participants completed the same battery of body composition, aerobic, and …
Changes Of Lactate Threshold During A Half-Year Training Cycle In “Arka Gdynia” Football Players,
2022
Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Changes Of Lactate Threshold During A Half-Year Training Cycle In “Arka Gdynia” Football Players, Wojciech Ignatiuk, Pawel Rompa, Lukasz Radziminski, Robert Dargiewicz, Zbigniew Jastrzebski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this study was to assess lactate threshold changes during a halfyear training cycle in S.S.A. “Arka Gdynia” football team. Material/Methods: The research was conducted on a sample of 17 “Arka Gdynia” Football Club players. The subjects participated in premier league competitions in autumn 2009/10 season. Apart from league matches (17) the players took part in Remes Polish Cup (2 matches). Aerobic capacity tests were conducted at the beginning of the summer preparatory season (test 1 – 27th June 2009), during the competitive season (test 2 – 2nd September 2009) and at the beginning of the winter …
Preventing Osteoporosis Among Underweight And Obese Sedentary Young Women,
2022
Department of Sport Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
Preventing Osteoporosis Among Underweight And Obese Sedentary Young Women, Nasim Habibzadeh
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of a walking program on bone mass density (BMD) among healthy obese and thin young girls. Material/Methods: Twenty untrained obese (n=10) and thin (n=10) girls, 20-25 years, volunteered to participate in this study. Before and after the training program both groups had an anthropometric measurement, a blood analysis and a BMD evaluation. Each walking session consisted of 30 minutes walking between 50-75% of maximal heart rate, 3 days per week for 2 months. Results: After the exercise program, BMD in both regions (hip (1.1%) and spine (L2- L4) …
Criteria Of Initial Selection Of Candidates For Artistic Gymnastics,
2022
Department of Theory of Sport, Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Criteria Of Initial Selection Of Candidates For Artistic Gymnastics, Kazimierz Kochanowicz, Andrzej Kochanowicz
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The effectiveness of the training process and the level of sports results largely depend on the selection of candidates with appropriate psycho-physical predispositions and the efficiency of the training system. Therefore, selection for artistic gymnastics must be based on coaches' thorough knowledge regarding physical development, interdependence of particular systems and analysers, motor skills and mental determinants. The aim of the study was to develop quantitative criteria of initial selection of candidates for artistic gymnastics. Material/Methods: The study material comprised 319 boys aged 6 qualified for gymnastic training at the Interschool Sports Club and the Academic Sports Association of the …
An Attempt At The Identification Of Anthropometric Conditioning Of Sport Results In 400-Metre Men’S Hurdles,
2022
Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw; Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
An Attempt At The Identification Of Anthropometric Conditioning Of Sport Results In 400-Metre Men’S Hurdles, Jakub Adamczyk, Marcin Siewierski, Dariusz Boguszewski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The purpose of this work is to verify the opinions concerning the preferred somatic build and to define current parameters of the model of the sportsmaster in 400-metre hurdles. Material/Methods: Data about the height and the body mass of the best world competitors in 400-metre hurdles have been used in the research. Results were divided into three levels: below 48 s; 48.00–48.99 s and 49.00–49.99 s. For all groups the following indexes were defined: Rohrer’s, Quetelet I and Quetelet II. The dependence between the sports level and the somatic parameters were rated by means of the coefficient of Pearson’s …
An Application Of Incremental Running Test Results To Train Professional Soccer Players,
2022
Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
An Application Of Incremental Running Test Results To Train Professional Soccer Players, Lukasz Radziminski, Pawel Rompa, Robert Dargiewicz, Wojciech Ignatiuk, Zbigniew Jastrzebski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this study was to lay out an incremental running test to determine anaerobic threshold and its usefulness as a predictability factor of the physiological load on professional soccer players during soccer training activities. Material/Methods: Subjects performed multi-stage incremental running test at three time points throughout the soccer season on a synthetic soccer pitch to determine the lactate threshold. The initial speed was set at 2.8 m/s and increased by 0.4 m/s after each stage until termination. HR was recorded at 5-second intervals by the Polar heart rate monitor (Polar Electro, FIN) at the end of each …
Junior High School Pupils’ Opinions On The Content And Conduct Of Swimming Classes At School,
2022
Department of Swimming, Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Junior High School Pupils’ Opinions On The Content And Conduct Of Swimming Classes At School, Grzegorz Bielec
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of the study was to recognize high school pupils’ opinions about the content of swimming classes, conducted within obligatory physical education lessons. Material/Methods: The experimental group consisted of 56 girls and 60 boys at the age of 14 (± 0.3). All of them were students of the second grade of public secondary schools. The fourth lesson of their obligatory physical education syllabus was conducted at the swimming pool. An anonymous survey was used as a tool. The survey questions referred to the quality and quantity of swimming exercises at the lesson as well as to methodological skills …
Relations Between Bioelectrical Muscles Activity And Isokinetic Strength Parameters In 17–19-Year-Old Judoists,
2022
Department of Theory of Sport, Jedrzej Sniadecki Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Relations Between Bioelectrical Muscles Activity And Isokinetic Strength Parameters In 17–19-Year-Old Judoists, Marcin Dornowski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Muscle strength as an element of preparation and sport competition is one of the most important aspects in technical and tactical efficiency. The aim of this study was to define the level of relation between bioelectrical muscle activity and isokinetic strength parameters in 17–19-year-old judoists. Material/Methods: 30 judo athletes (17–19-year-old) took part in the research. The research was conducted in Gdańsk Academy of Physical Education and Sport Laboratory during 2006–2008. In the research authors used: to evaluate the isokinetic strength level, ”Concept 2 Dyno” device was used in the research, along with surface summary electrical bio-potentials reading on EMG …
Effects Of Interval Training Of Maximal Effort Intensity,
2022
Department of Team Sports Games, Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland
Effects Of Interval Training Of Maximal Effort Intensity, Henryk Norkowski, Anna Kuder, Tadeusz Hucinski, Stanislaw Przybylski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine changes in anaerobic capacity at 100% physical effort intensity in the examined people. Material/Methods: 12 male students from the University of Physical Education in Warsaw were subject to these examinations. The average age was 23.6 years, mean body height 178.7 cm, and body mass 80.6 kg. The experiment was carried out from 7th January to 8th March 2008. The experiment (one group) was carried out in two stages. The first stage had 25 training units on a cycloergometer within 5 weeks. The second stage was connected with controlling the obtained results …
