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Monitoring of functional ability, mobility and quality of life in seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic

Pavol Nechvátal, Lucia Demjanovič Kendrová, Tomáš Uher, Michal Macej, Gabriela Škrečková

 

Pavol Nechvátal, Lucia Demjanovič Kendrová, Tomáš Uher, Michal Macej, Gabriela Škrečková – Monitoring of functional ability, mobility and quality of life in seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(2); 92-95

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG0DFB8A

 

Abstract
Aim. The aim of the work is to map the functional fitness, level of mobility and quality of life of seniors at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods. The study group consisted of 130 seniors from the Prešov Region, with an average age of 74.1 (max. 94, min. 65) years and an average Body Mass Index (BMI) of 27.13 (max. 41.09, min 16.00). There were 54 men (41.5%), with an average age of 74.3 years and an average BMI of 26.78, women with an average age of 74.0 years and an average BMI of 27.37. In all seniors we assessed physical fitness by Senior Fitness Test, level of mobility by the Up & go test and quality of life and mental health by the WHOQOL-BREF test during the lockdown in COVID-19 pandemic.
Results. Seniors living in rural areas (t = -2,341; p = 0.020) and living alone (t = -2.05; p = 0.042) had slightly higher rate of mild obesity (according to BMI). Seniors living alone had a lower quality of life compared with seniors living partner or family member (t = 3.728; p < 0.001). Finally, seniors living in rurar areas had worse physical (t = 3.113; p = 0.002) and mental health status (t = 2.601; p = 0.010). Women had slightly worse mental health status than men (t = 2.308; p = 0.022).
Conclusions. Restrictions on movement due to the COVID-19 pandemic put seniors who live alone, at risk, especially women. Men show higher resistance to these measures, mostly in physical and psychological health area.
Key words:
COVID-19, movement activity, physical fitness, quality of life, seniors
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Restitution of the size of postural features in the frontal plane after loading with the weight of school items carried with the right and left hand in 7-year-old pupils of both sexes

Mirosław Mrozkowiak


Mirosław Mrozkowiak – Restitution of the size of postural features in the frontal plane after loading with the weight of school items carried with the right and left hand in 7-year-old pupils of both sexes. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(1); 6-21

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG07BFF3

Abstract

Introduction. The analysis of the pupil’s environment is a set of stressors in the field of human ecology consisting not only of the genetic factor but also of the epigenetic one. Material and methods. The study of body posture was carried out in a group of 65 pupils at the age of 7, using the mora projection method in the following eight positions: (four positions for the right-hand thrust and four for the left-hand thrust): 1- habitual posture, 2 – posture after pulling a container with school supplies with one hand for 10 minutes, 3 – one minute after removing the load, 4 – two minutes after removing the load. The measurement of physical fitness was performed using the Sekita test. Results. The significance of differences between measurement 1, 2, 3, and 4 was analysed to determine the restitution of the size of traits after loading and their correlation with physical fitness to examine the relationship with the studied differences. Conclusions. (1) After removing the load, statistically significant restitution occurred after the first and second minute. Restitution was incomplete. (2) In right-hand carriage by boys, endurance significantly correlated with restitution, and among girls it was additionally speed and agility. As regards girls, physical fitness revealed more frequent relationships with restitution. (3) In left-hand carriage by boys, after the first minute, restitution correlated with endurance, power, agility and overall physical fitness, and after two minutes, additionally with strength, while among girls with strength, power, and endurance. After two minutes, restitution correlated with speed and agility in addition to the abovementioned postural features. As far as girls are concerned, physical fitness more often correlated with restitution. (4) Due to incomplete restitution after one and two minutes, asymmetrical carriage is not recommended to children aged 7 years. Physical fitness demonstrated by children does not lead to full restitution of the examined postural features, which suggests its low level and immature correctional and compensational processes.

Słowa kluczowe:
schoolbags, body posture, mora projection, physical fitness, restitution

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Do Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) and levels of physical activity help to maintain fitness status? Study on futsal women’s

Mochamad Ridwan, Anindya Mar’atus Sholikhah, Arifah Kaharina, Himawan Putranta


Mochamad Ridwan, Anindya Mar’atus Sholikhah, Arifah Kaharina, Himawan Putranta – Do Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) and levels of physical activity help to maintain fitness status? Study on futsal women’s. Fizjoterapia Polska 2022; 22(4); 38-43

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG1A6R1m

Abstract
Introduction. The level of fitness is fundamental in the athlete’s success in achieving optimum performance. Aim. This paper aims to know the rate of recommended dietary allowances (RDA) and the physical activity to stay fit. Material and Methods. Analytical observational analysis with the cross-sectional design was the approach used in this study. Participants in this study is women’s futsal player of 16 subjects was selected for measures of physical health, macronutrient consumption, nutritional status, nutritional awareness, and level of physical activity. Fitness levels were assessed using a Multi-stage Fitness Test (MFT), and nutritional knowledge and physical activity with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Analysis of data is carried out in univariate, bivariate, and multivariate form using statistical software. Results. The findings of this analysis are that energy consumption, carbohydrates, and proteins are all under the RDA for most female futsal athletes. Nutritional status is not a significant relation with the degree of fitness. Better dietary awareness may enable us to pay more attention to safer and more healthy eating behavior. The conclusion is that the average intake of calories, carbohydrates, and proteins in most female futsal athletes is still well below the RDA. Nutritional status has no significant relationship with fitness level. Good nutritional knowledge will encourage a person to pay more attention to his eating behavior to be healthier and more balanced. Conclusions. The conclusion is that the average intake of energy, carbohydrates, and protein in most female futsal athletes is still far below the recommended Nutritional Adequacy Rate (RDA).

Keywords
futsal, physical activity, physical fitness, recommended dietary allowances

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Restitution of the size of postural features in the sagittal and transverse plane after loading with the weight of school items carried with the right or left hand in 7-year-old pupils of both sexes

Mirosław Mrozkowiak

Mirosław Mrozkowiak – Restitution of the size of postural features in the sagittal and transverse plane after loading with the weight of school items carried with the right or left hand in 7-year-old pupils of both sexes. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(4); 78-95

Abstract
Material, methods. The study covered 65 pupils aged 7, using the mora projection method in four positions: 1 – habitual posture 2 – posture after pulling a container with supplies with right hand for 10 minutes, then with left hand, 3 – one minute after removing the load, 4 – two minutes after removing the load. Physical fitness was measured using the Sekita test. Significance of differences between measurement 2 and 3, and 3 and 4 was analysed to determine restitution of the size of traits after loading and correlation with physical fitness to examine the relationship with differences. Conclusions. (1) Having excluded the load of transported mass, statistically significant restitution occurred after one and two minutes. Restitution was incomplete and independent of gender. (2) In right-hand transport by boys, after one minute, speed and strength significantly correlated with restitution, and after two minutes, endurance, speed, strength and agility correlated with it. Among girls, after one minute, restitution correlated with strength, and after two minutes with endurance and strength. (3) In left-hand transport by boys, after one minute, restitution correlated with strength, power agility and overall fitness, and after two minutes, with endurance, speed, agility and overall physical fitness. Among girls, after one minute, restitution correlated with endurance, speed, strength and agility, after two minutes, with endurance, speed, agility and overall fitness. (4) Due to incomplete restitution of the size of posture, asymmetrical transport is not recommended to 7-year-old children. Physical fitness in children does not cause complete restitution of examined postural.
Key words:
schoolbags, body posture, mora projection, physical fitness, restitution
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Changes in the level of physical fitness in visually impaired children in the context of rehabilitation

Anna Cabak

Anna Cabak – Changes in the level of physical fitness in visually impaired children in the context of rehabilitation. Fizjoterapia Polska 2003; 3(2); 146-152

Abstract
Background. The main aim of the research was to show positive changes in the level of physical fitness among visually impaired children with age. Physical fitness is also presented as an extremely useful measure of general health for purposes of rehabilitation. Material and methods. 213 children took part in the study (101 blind and 112 partially sighted), ranging in age from 7 to 15 years. The Universal Fitness Test developed by S. Pilicz was applied. The physical fitness level was evaluated on the basis of 3 motor features. Results and Conclusions. The results showed a diminishing gap in terms of physical fitness between visually impaired children and normally seeing peers with age, particularly in respect to blind children.

Key words:
Physical Fitness, blind and partially sighted children, motor development

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Height body mass, and physical fitness in girls and boys with and without posture defects in the former province of Rzeszów, Poland

Krzysztof Kołodziej, Andrzej Kwolek, Krystyna Lewicka, Teresa Pop, Grzegorz Przysada

Krzysztof Kołodziej, Andrzej Kwolek, Krystyna Lewicka, Teresa Pop, Grzegorz Przysada – Height body mass, and physical fitness in girls and boys with and without posture defects in the former province of Rzeszów, Poland. Fizjoterapia Polska 2003; 3(2); 113-119

Abstract
Background. The purpose of our study was to evaluate differences in the growth and physical fitness of school-age children and youth, with and without posture defects, in the former voivodeship of Rzeszów, Poland Material and methods. The research involved 3117 children of both sexes, ranging in age from 7 to 14 years, enrolled in 44 primary schools during the period 1996-1997. The children were divided into two groups, those with posture defects and those without. The examinations were performed by visual (descriptive) inspection. Posteriorly, we evaluated the carriage of the head, shoulders, shoulder blades, and pelvis, and the type of feet (acc. to Bochenek); anteriorly – carriage of the shoulder line, waist triangles, and carriage of the knees; laterally – carriage of the head and shoulders and the curvature of the spine. A characterization of the particular posture defects will be the topic of a separate study. Results. The average height and body mass of boys and girls without defects are greater than in children with defects. In exercises to measure physical fitness, children without posture defects obtained better results than those with defects. Conclusions. The results confirmed the working hypothesis that there are differences in the growth and physical fitness of girls and boys with and without posture defects. In order to reduce differences in physical fitness between children and youth with and without posture defects, measures should be taken in the schools to prevent posture defects and detect them earlier; check-ups and correctional measures should be made available for children in school or in a Posture Defects Outpatient Clinic.

Key words:
morphological features (height and body mass), Physical Fitness, posture defects

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Assessment of the relationship between the level of physical fitness and the quality of life among women over 60 years old attending physical activity classes in comparison with their non – training peers

Dominika Drelich, Katarzyna Michalak, Elżbieta Poziomska-Piątkowska

Dominika Drelich, Katarzyna Michalak, Elżbieta Poziomska-Piątkowska – Assessment of the relationship between the level of physical fitness and the quality of life among women over 60 years old attending physical activity classes in comparison with their non – training peers. Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(5); 150-159

Abstract
Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of regular physical activity on the level of general fitness and quality of life in women over 60 years of age.
Materials and methods. The study included 36 healthy women (18 training and 18 non-training) over 60 years old, among whom the Senior Fitness Test and the WHOQOL–BREF questionnaire were carried out
Results. The analysis of the U Mann-Whitney test showed statistically significant differences for most of the variables between the study groups (p < 0.05) in the Senior Fitness Test (except for the Arm Bending Test, p = 0.137) in favor of training women. Based on the results of the shortened version of the WHOQOL–BREF questionnaire, it was observed that seniors who attend physical exercises consider their standard of living as significantly better than their non-training peers.
Conclusions.
1) Women over 60 years old who regularly attend physical activities, show significantly higher level of physical fitness compared to inactive peers.
2) Active seniors consider their standard of living to be significantly better than that of non-training women.
3) A high level of physical fitness positively correlates with the overall life quality.

 

Key words:
physical fitness, quality of life, Senior Fitness Test, WHOQOL – BREF
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The impact of weight of school supplies transported by pulling with the left or right hand on body posture features in the frontal plane of 7-year-old students of both sexes

Mirosław Mrozkowiak

M. Mrozkowiak – The impact of weight of school supplies transported by pulling with the left or right hand on body posture features in the frontal plane of 7-year-old students of both sexes. Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(4); 78-92

Abstract
Introduction. The analysis of a student’s environment involves a set of stressors in the field of human ecology, including not only genetic but also epigenetic factors.
Material, method. Body posture examinations were carried out in a group of 65 students aged 7, using the moiré projection method in eight positions: 1 – habitual posture, 2 – posture after 10 minutes of pulling a container with school supplies with one hand, 3 – one minute after removing the load, 4 – two minutes after removing the load. Physical fitness was measured using the Sekita test, supplemented with an endurance test. The significance of differences between measurements 1 and 2 was analysed to determine the impact of load and its correlation with physical fitness, to study its impact on the value of differences in body posture features. Conclusions. 1. Transport of school supplies by pulling a container with the left or right hand causes significant changes in the values of selected body posture features of girls and boys. It should be assumed that these changes will be even greater the heavier the weight of the container, the longer the transport time and the greater the intensity of physical effort. Therefore, this method of transporting school supplies by first-grade students should not be recommended. 2. The level of general physical fitness has a diversified impact on the scope of changes in body posture features as a result of the adopted method of transport of school supplies. Among boys, the impact is significant, and among girls only when pulling with the right hand. Taking into account individual abilities, among boys, the value of posture features is affected by speed, power, endurance and agility, and among girls, additionally by strength.

Key words:
backpack, body posture, projection moiré, physical fitness

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Possibilities and limitations in the functional, emotional and intellectual sphere and sociodemographic features of the residents of the Social Welfare Home (SWH)

Magdalena Gębska, Kamila Startek, Katarzyna Weber-Nowakowska, Ewelina Żyżniewska-Banaszak, Łukasz Kołodziej

M. Gębska, K. Startek, K. Weber-Nowakowska, E. Żyżniewska-Banaszak, Ł. Kołodziej – Possibilities and limitations in the functional, emotional and intellectual sphere and sociodemographic features of the residents of the Social Welfare Home (SWH). Fizjoterapia Polska 2019; 19(4); 110-118

Abstract
The correct assessment of functioning and determination of the health needs of the senior using standardized scales and questionnaires is necessary to determine his ability to live independently and to determine the extent of therapeutic intervention and necessary care.
Objective
Assessment of the relationship between physical, emotional and intellectual fitness, and sociodemographic features of residents of the Social Welfare Home (SWH).
Material and methods. 80 people aged 70 to 90 years were examined. The study consisted of three parts: proprietary survey, anthropometric parameters assessment, assessment of functional, intellectual and emotional state of SWH residents.
Results. The obtained variables showed the relationships, i.e. education and physical fitness; gender and physical fitness; gender and tendency to depression; physical activity and functional fitness; physical activity and depression; social and motor activity and depression. In the second group, statistical analysis showed no relationship between age and depression, and education and depression.
Conclusions
1. An increased body mass index has a negative impact on the functional state of the SWH residents.
2. Regular physical activity, positively affects the functional, emotional and intellectual state of SWH residents.
3. Gender and level of education has a significant impact on the functional, emotional and intellectual performance of SWH charges.
4. Physical and social activity of SWH residents has an impact on the reduction of depression symptoms.

Key words:
elderly, geriatrics, physiotherapy, SWH, physical fitness

 

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Assessment of differences in body fat of the persons playing handball in grades 1, 2 and 3 of junior secondary school, depending on the level of training and physical fitness

Marek Woszczak, Katarzyna Bogacz, Katarzyna Syrewicz, Marcin Szczepanik, Jan Szczegielniak

M. Woszczak, K. Bogacz, K. Syrewicz, M. Szczepanik, J. Szczegielniak – Assessment of differences in body fat of the persons playing handball in grades 1, 2 and 3 of junior secondary school, depending on the level of training and physical fitness. FP 2017; 17(4); 84-105

Abstract

The physiology of physical effort is based on diagnosing how physical activity, effort or sports affect the proportions or activity of a human body. A training programme or effort of the given group, e.g. boys training handball while studying in a lower secondary school, may consist in improving the health and functioning of a body and increasing the level of sports fitness.
The objective of the study was to assess the level of body fat of people training handball, depending on their level of training, physical fitness and age.
The study covered a group of 83 boys studying in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades of lower secondary school. The study applied the International Physical Fitness Test. It was also necessary to take body measurements necessary for calculating such indices as: Body Mass Index (BMI), Slenderness Index (SI), Rohrer’s Index (RI) and the Waist Hip Ratio (WHR). The assessment of body fat of the students was based on the measurements of skinfolds.
The best results in terms of BMI were demonstrated by 3rd grade students – 85.71% had correct body weight. In the measurement of waist size of the eldest students, the standard deviation was lowest, which demonstrates lower diversity of results among the boys from the 1st and 2nd grade. When measuring the skin folds, it was noted that the results were higher over age. The International Physical Fitness Test demonstrated that the eldest boys had better general results than the younger ones.
All the tested boys demonstrated a higher than average level of fitness. The level of physical fitness improves with age. However, for the purpose of obtaining more authoritative research results, more people should be tested.

Key words:
body fat, handball, junior secondary school, physical fitness

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