Borko Katanic, Ivana Čerkez Zovko, D. Bjelica, Marin Corluka, Zoran Milosevic, Jovan Vukovic
Elite futsal players in addition to other characteristics, must have suitable anthropometric and body composition according to their playing position. The research aimed to determine body composition of Bosnia and Herzegovina U-19 national futsal team players and also determine differences in anthropometric and body composition of players according to their playing position. The sample of respondents consisted of Bosnia and Herzegovina U-19 National Futsal Team players (n=14, average age 18.07±0.48 yrs, body height 181.40±5.72 cm, and body weight 77.66±10.60 kg). Anthropometric characteristics and body composition were evaluated by a battery of 11 variables: body height (BH), body mass (BM), triceps skinfold (TS), biceps skinfold (BiS), back skinfold (BS), abdominal skinfold (AS), upper leg skinfold (UlS), lower leg skinfold (LlS), body mass index (BMI), fat percentage (FP), and muscle mass percentages (MP). Futsal players were divided according to their positions in the team into goalkeepers, defenders, wingers and pivots. Based on ANOVA and post-hoc tests, the findings showed that there were significant differences between groups in 8 out of 11 anthropometric parameters. So, in relation to this, the main findings of the study indicate that: i) goalkeepers and pivots have significantly higher body mass and percentage of fat compared to defenders and wingers; ii) goalkeepers have a higher BMI than all other players, while pivots have higher BMI values than defenders and wingers; iii) muscle mass favors goalkeepers and pivots over wingers; iv) goalkeepers had significantly higher values in triceps and biceps skinfold measurements compared to other players, as well as in lower leg skinfold compared to defenders and wingers, and in back skinfold compared to wingers. Although this study is significant, because it examines the morphology of elite futsal players and indicates certain differences in the anthropometric characteristics of futsal players according to the positions in the team. However, we must interpret these results cautiously due to the limited sample size of participants.
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Predrag Ilić, Borko Katanic, M. Hadžović, Rada Rakočević, D. Bjelica, Amel Mekic
Regular physical activity (PA) plays a crucial role in promoting overall health and preventing non-communicable diseases, with exercise both during and outside working hours reducing accumulated fatigue and stress caused by various job tasks. However, despite this, many people do not engage in sufficient levels of PA for various reasons. In line with this, this comprehensive research aimed to identify the barriers to physical exercise among the working population (WP). A search of literature was conducted using the following databases: Google Scholar, PubMed, Medline, and Mendeley, covering the period from 2002 to 2022. To potentially include in the study, all titles and abstracts were reviewed. A search of the databases based on keywords yielded 420 studies, then, through analysis and in accordance with the study’s objectives, 50 studies were included for analysis. Through a detailed analysis of selected studies, various barriers to PA in the WP have been identified. All barriers can be divided into three main groups: i) Work schedule and workplace as barriers; ii) Marital and extramarital relationships, parenthood, family, and household obligations as barriers; iii) Time, behavioral, socio-economic, demographic, and ecological factors as barriers. The detected barriers suggest that interventions to overcome them should not be directed toward a single solution, given their diversity. In the context of the contemporary lifestyle where economic activities almost dominantly prevail, maintaining the health and adequate work level of employees is of utmost importance, further emphasizing the significance of PA and the identification of barriers of various kinds. Therefore, this research is of great value, as by determining the state and identifying different barriers to PA, it can serve as an initial step in devising various measures and solutions to eliminate these barriers and enable the WP to engage in physical activities for the improvement of their health and work potential.
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Stefan Đorđević, M. Hadžović, Ana Lilić, B. Jorgić, Ljiljana Jelenković, Nenad Stojiljković, Borko Katanic, Mima Stanković
The research aimed to investigate whether alterations in the measurement protocol, accounting for dehydration, resulted in variations in body composition parameters among participants with different weekly training frequencies. The sample consited of ninety healthy participants categorized into three subgroups; the first group (n=28, body height 172.13±9.12 cm, body weight 67.05±11.38 kg) included students with low levels of weekly PA, the second group (n=35, body height 172.93±7.76 cm, body weight 67.53±9.06 kg) consisted of students whith medium level of PA, and the third group (n=27, body height 175.87±9.27 cm, body weight 71.14±11.58 kg) comprised students with high weekly training frequencies. Using the body composition analyzer, InBody770, various morphological characteristics were measured, including Body Height (BH), Body Weight (BW), Body Mass Index (BMI), Percent Body Fat (PBF%), Body Fat Mass (BFMkg), Fat Free Mass (FFM), Total Body Water (TBW), Intracellular Water (ICW), Extracellular Water (ECW), Proteins (PROT), Minerals (MNRL), Soft Lean Mass (SLM), Skeletal Muscle Mass (SMM), Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR), Visceral Fat Level (VFL), Visceral Fat Area (VFA), and Obesity Degree (OD). It can be detected that there is generally no significant difference between the initial and final measurements within the variables describing body composition. Additionally, when analyzing the effect size on the overall sample, it was found to be insignificant in almost all variables, except for the following parameters: Body Fat Mass (ES=.28); Body Mass Index (ES=.21); Percent Body Fat (ES=.21); Visceral Fat Level (ES=.24); Visceral Fat Area (ES=.26); Obesity Degree (ES=.22). The results of this study, following the water intake treatment, revealed a notable overall difference in body composition parameters. However, upon closer examination by group, it becomes evident that a statistically significant difference is particularly pronounced in individuals with a high exercise frequency (Group III), indicating their body’s efficient capacity for rapid water absorption into various body composition parameters. These findings underscore the critical importance of adhering to the prescribed protocol when diagnosing body composition using the InBody 770 device, particularly among highly trained individuals.
该研究旨在探讨在考虑脱水因素的情况下，测量方案的改变是否会导致每周训练频率不同的参与者的身体成分参数发生变化。样本由 90 名健康参与者组成，分为三个亚组：第一组（n=28，身高（172.13±9.12）厘米，体重（67.05±11.38）公斤）包括每周运动量较低的学生；第二组（n=35，身高（172.93±7.76）厘米，体重（67.53±9.06）公斤）包括每周运动量较高的学生；第三组（n=30，身高（172.93±7.76）厘米，体重（67.53±9.06）公斤）包括每周运动量较高的学生。第三组（n=27，身高（175.87±9.27）cm，体重（71.14±11.58）kg）包括每周训练频率较高的学生。使用身体成分分析仪 InBody770 测量了各种形态特征，包括身高（BH）、体重（BW）、体质指数（BMI）、体脂百分比（PBF%）、体脂质量（BFMkg）、无脂肪质量（FFM）、总水分（TBW）、细胞内水分（ICW）、细胞外水分（ECW）、蛋白质（PROT）、矿物质（MNRL）、软瘦肉率（SLM）、骨骼肌质量（SMM）、腰臀比（WHR）、内脏脂肪含量（VFL）、内脏脂肪面积（VFA）和肥胖程度（OD）。可以发现，在描述身体成分的变量中，初始测量值和最终测量值之间一般没有显著差异。此外，在分析总体样本的效应大小时，发现除以下参数外，几乎所有变量的效应大小都不显著：身体脂肪质量（ES=.28）；身体质量指数（ES=.21）；身体脂肪百分比（ES=.21）；内脏脂肪含量（ES=.24）；内脏脂肪面积（ES=.26）；肥胖程度（ES=.22）。本研究的结果显示，摄入水处理后，身体成分参数总体上有显著差异。然而，在按组别进行仔细研究后发现，运动频率高的人（第 III 组）在统计学上的显著差异尤为明显，这表明他们的身体具有将水分快速吸收到各种身体成分参数中的高效能力。这些发现强调了在使用 InBody 770 设备诊断身体成分时遵守规定方案的重要性，尤其是在训练有素的人群中。
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Francesca D'Elia, Giovanni Esposito, S. Aliberti, R. Ceruso, T. D’Isanto
The relationship between physical inactivity and students is a topic of growing interest, as lifestyle during academics can influence their general health and mental and physical well-being. The aim of the present study was to perform a survey on the sports habits of university students, to detect associations between physical practice, demographic and educational data. The sample consisted of 246 Sports Science students (age: 22.35±3.39 years) whom a survey, based on literature review and ISTAT survey, was administered via e-mail. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize data, while Chi-Square was performed to test the relationship between demographic, educational and physical practice data. Significant associations emerged between leisure-time physical practice and gender, personal beliefs and the arithmetic mean of the exams (p<0.05). Women predominantly practised fitness and dance, while men fitness and soccer. Men participated more in extracurricular activities than women. Most of the students who practised physical activity x 4/5 times a week had a grade average between 26-28, while those who practise it for 2/3 times a week also obtained grades between 28-30. Finally, most of those who considered physical activity important for daily life, did it in their free time. This study highlighted the importance of considering environmental, cultural, social, and spatial variables, variation in which can significantly affect the sports practice.
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Damrah D, Willadi Rasyid, Pitnawati P, Anton Komaini, Deby Tri Mario, Zulbahri Z
Although many studies have examined the use of e-modules for physical education at school and university levels, very few explore the development of digital-based e-modules in tennis learning. This research aims to develop a digital-based e-module in tennis learning for undergraduate sports education students. It was conducted using the Research and Development (R&D) design by adopting the Plomp model. The model consists of preliminary research, prototyping, and assessment phases. This research invited 12 experts, consisting of 4 material experts, 4 language experts, and 4 media experts. The experts were professors and lecturers with profound expertise in their respective fields. This research also involved 35 sports education undergraduate students taking tennis courses, consisted of males (n=25) and females (n=10). The instrument was a Likert scale questionnaire. Validity testing was measured using Aiken’s V validity coefficient. The reliability was calculated using Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC), while product practicality was analyzed using percentages. The results show that the average product validity before and after revision was 0.790 (medium) and 0.904 (high), while the average reliability was 0.754 (high). In terms of practicality, the average was 89.71, which means the product is very practical. In conclusion, digital-based e-modules in tennis learning can be used for undergraduate sports education students. This research is expected to facilitate undergraduate sports education students, lecturers, and tennis practitioners to overcome limitations in teaching tennis. Future research is needed to test the product’s effectiveness by conducting an experimental design and comparing it with other groups.
{"title":"Digital-Based E-module in Tennis Learning for Undergraduate Students in Sports Education","authors":"Damrah D, Willadi Rasyid, Pitnawati P, Anton Komaini, Deby Tri Mario, Zulbahri Z","doi":"10.26773/smj.240207","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26773/smj.240207","url":null,"abstract":"Although many studies have examined the use of e-modules for physical education at school and university levels, very few explore the development of digital-based e-modules in tennis learning. This research aims to develop a digital-based e-module in tennis learning for undergraduate sports education students. It was conducted using the Research and Development (R&D) design by adopting the Plomp model. The model consists of preliminary research, prototyping, and assessment phases. This research invited 12 experts, consisting of 4 material experts, 4 language experts, and 4 media experts. The experts were professors and lecturers with profound expertise in their respective fields. This research also involved 35 sports education undergraduate students taking tennis courses, consisted of males (n=25) and females (n=10). The instrument was a Likert scale questionnaire. Validity testing was measured using Aiken’s V validity coefficient. The reliability was calculated using Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC), while product practicality was analyzed using percentages. The results show that the average product validity before and after revision was 0.790 (medium) and 0.904 (high), while the average reliability was 0.754 (high). In terms of practicality, the average was 89.71, which means the product is very practical. In conclusion, digital-based e-modules in tennis learning can be used for undergraduate sports education students. This research is expected to facilitate undergraduate sports education students, lecturers, and tennis practitioners to overcome limitations in teaching tennis. Future research is needed to test the product’s effectiveness by conducting an experimental design and comparing it with other groups.","PeriodicalId":22150,"journal":{"name":"Sport Mont","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140467082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sami Sermaxhaj, Fitim Arifi, Iber Alaj, D. Kelmendi, Malsor Gjonbalaj, Suela Sermaxhaj
The purpose of this research was to prove the effectiveness of a soccer training program during a macrocycle (preparation and competition season) on the body composition and physical performances of young players. The research was conducted with a sample of 24 soccer players in two age groups: U15 (n=12) and U17 (n=12). The initial testing took place prior to the start of the preseason, whereas the final testing was performed after four months of training. The results prove that the soccer training program for the U15 age range causes important significant differences in the isokinetic force: peak torque flexion and peak torque extension. No significant changes were seen in body composition (body height/mass and muscle and fat mass) or vertical jump (Squat Jump - SJ, Counter-Movement Jump - CMJ, Maximal Counter-Movement Jump - CMJmax). The results also prove that the U17 soccer training program causes important statistical differences in muscle mass, fat mass, SJ, CMJ, CMJmax, and peak torque flexion, but there were no statistically significant changes in peak torque extension or body height/mass of the U17 soccer players. This research shows that the sensitive phase for relevant improvements in explosive force occurs after the age of 15 years, a period that is characterized by the dramatic development of muscle mass.
{"title":"The Impact of the Soccer Training Season on the Body Composition and Physical Performances of Young Soccer Players","authors":"Sami Sermaxhaj, Fitim Arifi, Iber Alaj, D. Kelmendi, Malsor Gjonbalaj, Suela Sermaxhaj","doi":"10.26773/smj.240205","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26773/smj.240205","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this research was to prove the effectiveness of a soccer training program during a macrocycle (preparation and competition season) on the body composition and physical performances of young players. The research was conducted with a sample of 24 soccer players in two age groups: U15 (n=12) and U17 (n=12). The initial testing took place prior to the start of the preseason, whereas the final testing was performed after four months of training. The results prove that the soccer training program for the U15 age range causes important significant differences in the isokinetic force: peak torque flexion and peak torque extension. No significant changes were seen in body composition (body height/mass and muscle and fat mass) or vertical jump (Squat Jump - SJ, Counter-Movement Jump - CMJ, Maximal Counter-Movement Jump - CMJmax). The results also prove that the U17 soccer training program causes important statistical differences in muscle mass, fat mass, SJ, CMJ, CMJmax, and peak torque flexion, but there were no statistically significant changes in peak torque extension or body height/mass of the U17 soccer players. This research shows that the sensitive phase for relevant improvements in explosive force occurs after the age of 15 years, a period that is characterized by the dramatic development of muscle mass.","PeriodicalId":22150,"journal":{"name":"Sport Mont","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140469803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The goal of the research was to determine the impact of an intervention program containing musical movement and dance activities on the level of pupils’ physical abilities at the elementary level of education in physical and sport education classes. The object of the research consisted of Ʃ63 pupils, boys (n=30) aged 10.21±0.42 and girls (n=32) aged 10.32±0.37. The content of the movement program was selected means containing music and movement, dance activities and aerobics, which were implemented for 18 weeks, twice a week, 45 min during physical and sport education. In terms of data collection methods, standardized tests for physical education practice were used. Tests were used to assess the level of motor skills: sitand- reach test, standing long jump, sit-ups in 30s, endurance shuttle run and shuttle run 4x10. The somatometry method was used. The effect of the implemented movement program was confirmed and significant positive changes in the level of the observed movement abilities were observed: the level of mobility in the joints of the trunk in boys (t=-8.471), girls (t=-9.357), explosive power of the lower limbs in boys (t=-14.459), girls (Z=-4.940), the dynamic and endurance power of the abdominal, hip and thigh muscles in boys (Z=-4.325), girls (t=-19.264), running speed in both boys (Z=-4.783), girls (t=7.095) with a large effect size, in endurance skills in both boys (Z=-4.828), girls, (Z=-5.028) also with a large effect size. Based on the results, the regular and purposeful physical activity of pupils in the school environment significantly influences the level of physical abilities, and thus physical fitness as one of the manifestations of health.
{"title":"Opportunities for the Development of Motor Skills through Music-Movement and Dance Activities of 9–10-Year-Old Pupils","authors":"M. Slováková, Martina Mandzáková, Jana Daubnerová","doi":"10.26773/smj.240203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26773/smj.240203","url":null,"abstract":"The goal of the research was to determine the impact of an intervention program containing musical movement and dance activities on the level of pupils’ physical abilities at the elementary level of education in physical and sport education classes. The object of the research consisted of Ʃ63 pupils, boys (n=30) aged 10.21±0.42 and girls (n=32) aged 10.32±0.37. The content of the movement program was selected means containing music and movement, dance activities and aerobics, which were implemented for 18 weeks, twice a week, 45 min during physical and sport education. In terms of data collection methods, standardized tests for physical education practice were used. Tests were used to assess the level of motor skills: sitand- reach test, standing long jump, sit-ups in 30s, endurance shuttle run and shuttle run 4x10. The somatometry method was used. The effect of the implemented movement program was confirmed and significant positive changes in the level of the observed movement abilities were observed: the level of mobility in the joints of the trunk in boys (t=-8.471), girls (t=-9.357), explosive power of the lower limbs in boys (t=-14.459), girls (Z=-4.940), the dynamic and endurance power of the abdominal, hip and thigh muscles in boys (Z=-4.325), girls (t=-19.264), running speed in both boys (Z=-4.783), girls (t=7.095) with a large effect size, in endurance skills in both boys (Z=-4.828), girls, (Z=-5.028) also with a large effect size. Based on the results, the regular and purposeful physical activity of pupils in the school environment significantly influences the level of physical abilities, and thus physical fitness as one of the manifestations of health.","PeriodicalId":22150,"journal":{"name":"Sport Mont","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140468134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
As cardiorespiratory capacity is an important factor of an overall quality of life and a significant indicator of physical fitness, its development should begin from early childhood. The goal of the research is to determine the differences in the quality of life and cardiorespiratory abilities of primary education students. A total of 651 fourth-grade primary school students from the Republic of Croatia participated in the research. The average age of the subjects was 10.38±0.50 years, and the sample was divided in two subsamples according to gender, 316 girls (10.30±0.47 years) and 335 boys (10.34±0.49 years). Body height was measured with a portable altimeter, while body mass, body mass index – BMI, percentage of fat, level of obesity, and muscle mass were measured with a two-frequency body composition analyser (TANITA DC-360P). Waist circumference and hip circumference were measured with a centimeter tape, while the ratio of the waist and hip circumference (WHR index) was calculated based on their ratio. Cardiorespiratory capacity was assessed with a multi-stage 20m-running test (20MSRT Shuttle run test). For assessing the qualty of life, the researchers used a Croatian version of the KIDSCREEN-10 Questionnaire. The research results show a high mean value of the overall life quality assessment (4.33). The identification of individual differences between the researched groups demonstrated that students with a high level of cardiorespiratory capacity rate their quality of life significantly higher than students with a low or moderate cardiorespiratory capacity. According to the results, 41.01% of students have an unsatisfactory level of cardiorespiratory ability. There are statistically significant differences in morphological characteristics and cardiorespiraory capacity among the groups classified according to their level of cardiorespiratory capacity. Children with a higher level of cardiorespiratory capacity report a better quality of life and have better indeces of physical nutrition. Physical exercises used to boost the development of the cardiorespiratory capacity of children indirectly impact the prevention of obesity and can diminish other factors of cardiovascular risk.
{"title":"Differences in the Quality of Life Relative to the Level of Cardiorespiratory Capacity of Primary School Students","authors":"Leona Roca, Marko Badrić, Vladimir R. Živanović","doi":"10.26773/smj.240201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26773/smj.240201","url":null,"abstract":"As cardiorespiratory capacity is an important factor of an overall quality of life and a significant indicator of physical fitness, its development should begin from early childhood. The goal of the research is to determine the differences in the quality of life and cardiorespiratory abilities of primary education students. A total of 651 fourth-grade primary school students from the Republic of Croatia participated in the research. The average age of the subjects was 10.38±0.50 years, and the sample was divided in two subsamples according to gender, 316 girls (10.30±0.47 years) and 335 boys (10.34±0.49 years). Body height was measured with a portable altimeter, while body mass, body mass index – BMI, percentage of fat, level of obesity, and muscle mass were measured with a two-frequency body composition analyser (TANITA DC-360P). Waist circumference and hip circumference were measured with a centimeter tape, while the ratio of the waist and hip circumference (WHR index) was calculated based on their ratio. Cardiorespiratory capacity was assessed with a multi-stage 20m-running test (20MSRT Shuttle run test). For assessing the qualty of life, the researchers used a Croatian version of the KIDSCREEN-10 Questionnaire. The research results show a high mean value of the overall life quality assessment (4.33). The identification of individual differences between the researched groups demonstrated that students with a high level of cardiorespiratory capacity rate their quality of life significantly higher than students with a low or moderate cardiorespiratory capacity. According to the results, 41.01% of students have an unsatisfactory level of cardiorespiratory ability. There are statistically significant differences in morphological characteristics and cardiorespiraory capacity among the groups classified according to their level of cardiorespiratory capacity. Children with a higher level of cardiorespiratory capacity report a better quality of life and have better indeces of physical nutrition. Physical exercises used to boost the development of the cardiorespiratory capacity of children indirectly impact the prevention of obesity and can diminish other factors of cardiovascular risk.","PeriodicalId":22150,"journal":{"name":"Sport Mont","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140466928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Darijan Ujsasi, Voja Milosavljević, Zoran Milic, Nikola Jevtić, Nataša Maraš
The strength of the lateral flexor muscles in the trunk is necessary for maintaining stability in the rib cage, spinal column, and preventing a higher number of injuries, while also enhancing overall trunk muscle strength. This study, conducted in a transversal manner, aimed to identify gender-based differences in the strength of trunk lateral flexor muscles among university athletes in the younger senior age group. The study involved 46 athletes from the University of Novi Sad, comprising 25 male participants (height =181.27±6.28 cm; weight =78.31±12.14 kg; BMI =23.78±3.13 kg/m2; mean age =23.75±0.30) and 21 female participants (height =168.19±5.48 cm; weight = 3.72±5.94 kg; BMI =22.53±7.78 kg/m2; mean age =23.68±0.22). The results of the independent t-test revealed no statistically significant differences between the two gender groups based on dimorphic characteristics (p>0.05) in the assessment of trunk lateral flexor muscle strength. It is essential to consider other aspects of the locomotor system specific to each sport and discipline to effectively prevent injuries during training and decrease the overall injury rate.
{"title":"Differences in Trunk Muscle Strength (Lateral Flexor Group) between Male and Female Athletes","authors":"Darijan Ujsasi, Voja Milosavljević, Zoran Milic, Nikola Jevtić, Nataša Maraš","doi":"10.26773/smj.240206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26773/smj.240206","url":null,"abstract":"The strength of the lateral flexor muscles in the trunk is necessary for maintaining stability in the rib cage, spinal column, and preventing a higher number of injuries, while also enhancing overall trunk muscle strength. This study, conducted in a transversal manner, aimed to identify gender-based differences in the strength of trunk lateral flexor muscles among university athletes in the younger senior age group. The study involved 46 athletes from the University of Novi Sad, comprising 25 male participants (height =181.27±6.28 cm; weight =78.31±12.14 kg; BMI =23.78±3.13 kg/m2; mean age =23.75±0.30) and 21 female participants (height =168.19±5.48 cm; weight = 3.72±5.94 kg; BMI =22.53±7.78 kg/m2; mean age =23.68±0.22). The results of the independent t-test revealed no statistically significant differences between the two gender groups based on dimorphic characteristics (p>0.05) in the assessment of trunk lateral flexor muscle strength. It is essential to consider other aspects of the locomotor system specific to each sport and discipline to effectively prevent injuries during training and decrease the overall injury rate.","PeriodicalId":22150,"journal":{"name":"Sport Mont","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140467010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has been shown to be effective for some types of illnesses or conditions, including respiratory problems, cardiac disorders, and neuromuscular disorders. Reduced exercise capacity and health-related quality of life, weakness of respiratory muscles, and complaints of dyspnea are all frequent among COPD patients. This study aimed to investigate whether the use of IMT can alter the consequences of COPD in patients and provide an updated understanding of the effects of IMT in COPD patients. The specific objectives of the study were to evaluate the effectiveness of IMT on respiratory muscle strength, exercise tolerance, dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in COPD patients. Included databases were the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), Google Scholar, and PubMed. A preliminary selection of papers was produced using inclusion/exclusion criteria. Subsequently, a final selection was made based on the quality of the studies assessed using the PEDro scale. For the realization of this systematic review, seven studies were involved. According to the evidence gathered from the literature review, IMT therapy has been shown to improve respiratory muscle strength, exercise tolerance, perception of dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in COPD patients. It is necessary to conduct studies using high-quality, evidence-based data to draw more definitive conclusions about the effectiveness of IMT in COPD patients. Future research should examine whether these improvements are applicable to all COPD patient groups. Additionally, it should explore the long-term effectiveness of these therapeutic improvements and determine which IMT treatment protocol provides the most significant clinical benefits.
{"title":"Effectiveness of Inspiratory Muscle Training among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Systematic Review","authors":"Mejdi Aliu, Joana Xhema, Sylejman Miftari","doi":"10.26773/smj.231019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26773/smj.231019","url":null,"abstract":"Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has been shown to be effective for some types of illnesses or conditions, including respiratory problems, cardiac disorders, and neuromuscular disorders. Reduced exercise capacity and health-related quality of life, weakness of respiratory muscles, and complaints of dyspnea are all frequent among COPD patients. This study aimed to investigate whether the use of IMT can alter the consequences of COPD in patients and provide an updated understanding of the effects of IMT in COPD patients. The specific objectives of the study were to evaluate the effectiveness of IMT on respiratory muscle strength, exercise tolerance, dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in COPD patients. Included databases were the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), Google Scholar, and PubMed. A preliminary selection of papers was produced using inclusion/exclusion criteria. Subsequently, a final selection was made based on the quality of the studies assessed using the PEDro scale. For the realization of this systematic review, seven studies were involved. According to the evidence gathered from the literature review, IMT therapy has been shown to improve respiratory muscle strength, exercise tolerance, perception of dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in COPD patients. It is necessary to conduct studies using high-quality, evidence-based data to draw more definitive conclusions about the effectiveness of IMT in COPD patients. Future research should examine whether these improvements are applicable to all COPD patient groups. Additionally, it should explore the long-term effectiveness of these therapeutic improvements and determine which IMT treatment protocol provides the most significant clinical benefits.","PeriodicalId":22150,"journal":{"name":"Sport Mont","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135707995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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