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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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Comparison of Physical Fitness of 11-12 Years Old Children Who Are Either Healthy, Deaf or Blind

Magdalena Tyc, Marek Kiljański

M. Tyc, M. Kiljański – Comparison of Physical Fitness of 11-12 Years Old Children Who Are Either Healthy, Deaf or Blind. FP 2017; 17(1); 56-62

Abstract
Introduction. Currently, children tend to prefer a rather sedentary lifestyle. They are more likely to choose such forms of leisure activities, which do not cause a fatigue and do not require physical effort. Limitation of physical activity carries the risk of low physical fitness.
Physical fitness is not only dependent on the musculoskeletal system, but on the condition of the whole body.
Research Goal. To evaluate how much impact on the level of physical fitness in children has the fact, that they are affected by visual or hearing impairments.
Materials and Methods. Examinations were carried out in primary schools, on 69 pupils (32 girls and 37 boys,) 11-12 years old. The research took place during the period from February 8th to 24th, 2016. The examined children were divided into three groups: 24 healthy children (10 girls and 14 boys,) 22 deaf children (10 girls and 12 boys,) and 23 blind children (12 girls and 11 boys).
All children were tested for their physical fitness, with the 5 tests for: balance, upper extremities’ muscles strength, lower extremities strength, abdominal muscles strength, and body flexibility.
Results. Our research has shown, that in all tests there have occurred statistically significant differences between the group of healthy children, and those of either deaf or blind children. The pupils with disabilities have obtained worse results. In the majority of test, the deaf children have obtained statistically, significantly better results than blind children.
Conclusions. On the basis of the carried out research, it can be concluded, that the fact of a child having either visual or hearing impairment has a significant impact on the physical fitness of such child.

Key words:
deaf children, blind children, physical fitness

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Comparison of phisical fitness phisiotherapists 20 years of service with phisical fitness phisiotherapist’s students

Anna Stecz, Marek Kiljański

A. Stecz, M. Kiljański – Comparison of phisical fitness phisiotherapists 20 years of service with phisical fitness phisiotherapist’s students. FP 2016;16(4);6-12

Abstract

Aim. The aim of this study was to compare the physical fitness of phisiotherapists from the 20 years of work experience with the physical fitness of physiotherapy’s students. They were also subjected to analysis of the performance of the respondents.
Material and Methods. The study was conducted in the period from April 2015 to March 2016 in a group of 48 healthy people. Patients were divided into 2 groups: 24 physiotherapy students (13 women and 11 men) and 24 physiotherapists (14 women and 10 men). For the analysis of the research material was used a questionnaire, which contained 15 questions about physical activity and habits studied and selected samples from the Zuchora’s Index of physical fitness (agility, jumping, speed, strength of abdomen muscles).
Results. The tested samples of fitness, there were no statistically significant correlation between the subjects’ age and level of implementation of individual skill tests. However, the average results of the respondents obtained in each of the tests say that the physiotherapists scored higher in an attempt flexibility and strength mm. belly while students in speed and jump try. It turned out to be statistically significant correlation between the frequency of physical activity undertaken and the level of efficiency.
Conclusions. The students obtained higher scores in an attempt to speed and jumping, while physiotherapists in an attempt to strength of abdomen muscles and flexibility. There is no statistically significant correlation between the subjects’ age and level of physical fitness. The frequency of physical activity influences the level of efficiency in the study groups.

Keywords:

movement, physical fitness, physical activity, endurance, physiotherapists

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Fullerton test in the assessment of patients with COPD

Anna Rutkowska, Sebastian Rutkowski, Witold Pawełczyk,  Jan Szczegielniak

A. Rutkowska, S. Rutkowski, W. Pawełczyk,  J. Szczegielniak: Fullerton test in the assessment of patients with COPD. FP 2015;15(4);90-97

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the physical fitness using Fullerton test in COPD patients over 60 years old. Study group consisted of 53 patients with COPD. Control group consisted of 34 healthy individuals students of the University of the Third Age in Głochołazy. To assess the physical fitness Fullerton test was used. There was a reduced physical fitness in patients with COPD, compared to the control group.

Key words:
Fullerton test, COPD, physical fitness

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