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Comparison between soccer and basketball players kinematic sprinting characteristics of regular and resisted run.
No full textThe object of the study: soccer and basketball players kinematic characteristics of sprinting during regular and resisted conditions. The aim: compare kinematic characteristics of sprinting between soccer and basketball players performing sprints in two different conditions: regular and resisted. Objectives: 1. Evaluate soccer and basketball players kinematic sprinting characteristics. 2. compare soccer and basketball players kinematic sprinting characteristics in two different conditions. Methods of the research. Twenty basketball players and twenty-three soccer players performed 30-m sprints with 20-m split under two different conditions: regular and resisted sprinting. Kinematic parameters of velocity, ground contact time, flight time, stride length, and pace were measured using the OptoJump modular system. Running times were recorded using Witty photocells. The Alex7 device was used during the resisted trials. Results: The results showed no significant differences under both different conditions in 20 m and 30 m sprint time between basketball and soccer players (p > 0.05). During regular and resisted sprinting conditions soccer players captured shorter contact time, higher speed and pace (p < 0.05). In addition, shorter flight time were observed during resisted sprinting in soccer players (p < 0.05). Basketball players recorded higher step and stride length under both sprinting conditions (p < 0.05). Conclusions: 1. Basketball and soccer players in 20- and 30-meter sprint times do not differ. 2. During regular and resisted sprinting conditions soccer players captured shorter contact time, higher speed and pace. Basketball players recorded higher step and stride length under both sprinting conditions
Involvement in active transport is related to organizational factors and physical environment infrastructure /
No full textActive transport (AT) is considered the most sustainable and accessible mode for travel purposes. AT (walking and cycling) contributes to health-enhancing physical activity as it is a convenient and accessible way to increase physical activity levels. Convenient infrastructure promotion and support are important factors in shift from motor transport towards active travel. The purpose of this study was to determine how organizational factors and neighbourhood physical environment differ between using and not using AT among the Lithuanian young adult population
Prevalence of health-related behaviours and associated factors in university students in Ireland: a 4-year repeated cross-sectional study /
No full textBackground Transitioning to higher education (HE) has been highlighted as a critical time to embed positive health-related behaviours (HRBs). However, there has been a long-standing association between student life and risk-taking. This study aimed to (1) identify the prevalence of HRBs over time in cohorts of HE students in Ireland, (2) establish an overall health index and analyse the health-related status of HE students and associated factors based on this index and (3) explore student perspectives towards public health interventions. Methods Using an anonymous, repeated measures, cross-sectional study design, 4 years of data were gathered and analysed from a student sample (N (final)=3221). A series of Pearson’s χ2, t-tests and one-way analysis of variance tests followed by linear regression analysis were performed to determine the individual and combined associations between participant characteristics and health scores. Results There were notable unfavourable patterns over time in all HRBs, except tobacco use, which indicated a declining trend. Factors associated with lower health index scores included identifying as female, living at home, higher socioeconomic status, studying in the arts humanities and social sciences field and having a higher body mass index. Most students reported they would avail of an intervention on drug use (78.1%, 95% CI 0.77% to 0.80%), alcohol consumption (75.7%, 95% CI 0.74% to 0.77%), tobacco use (67.3%, 95% CI 0.66% to 0.69%) and mental health (65.4%, 95% CI 0.64% to 0.67%) if they felt that they needed to. Conclusions This study demonstrates a clear rationale for providing health-enhancing behavioural interventions for students in HE settings. Outcomes may be of interest to educationalists, policy-makers and health-promotion experts
Effects of functional electrical stimulation and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on spasticity and muscle properties in spinal cord injured subjects.
No full textResearch problem: Are electrical stimulations effective in reducing spasticity? Aim of the study: To investigate the effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on spasticity and muscle properties of the paretic, plegic leg muscles of individuals with spinal cord injury. Objectives of the study: 1. To determine the effectiveness of TENS on spinal cord injury, paresis or plegic leg spasticity and muscle properties in individuals with spinal cord injury. 2. Determine the effectiveness of FES on spinal cord injury, paretic or plegic leg spasticity and muscle properties in individuals with spinal cord injury. 3. To compare the effectiveness of FES and TENS on spasticity and muscle properties. Hypothesis: The application of different electrical stimulation techniques will result in a reduction of spasticity and an improvement of the mechanical properties of the muscles. Methodology. A cross-sectional study. Spasticity and muscle properties were measured before and after electrical stimulation using a Myotonometer. TENS 30 min. and FES 30. min treatments were administered using Compex cefar and Compex mini stimulators to all 10 subjects with spinal cord injury. Results. We found a statistically significant change (p<0.05) in the elasticity property of TENS between the first and second testing in the quadriceps femoris muscle of the right leg. Conclusions: 1. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation significantly impaired muscle elasticity. 2.Functional electrical stimulation had no significant effect on spasticity and muscle properties. 3. No significant difference between functional electrical stimulation and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Acute effects of prismatic adaptation on penalty kick accuracy and postural control in young soccer players: A pilot study /
No full textBackground Prismatic adaptation (PA) is a visuomotor technique using prismatic glasses that are capable of moving the visual field and to affect the excitability of certain brain areas. The aim of this pilot study was to explore potential acute effects of PA on penalty kick accuracy and postural control in youth soccer players. Methods In this randomized crossover study, seven young male soccer players performed three PA sessions (rightward PA, r-PA; leftward PA, l-PA; sham PA, s-PA) with a washout period of 1-week between them. Immediately before and after each PA session, penalty kick accuracy and postural control were assessed. Results We detected an increase in penalty kick accuracy following PA, regardless of the deviation side of the prismatic glasses (F1,5 = 52.15; p = 0.08; ηp2 = 0.981). In detail, our results showed an increase in the penalty kick accuracy toward the right target of the football goal following r-PA and toward the left target of the football goal following l-PA. We detected a significant effect on the sway path length (F2,12 = 10.42; p = 0.002; ηp2 = 0.635) and the sway average speed (F2,12 = 9.17; p = 0.004; ηp2 = 0.605) parameters in the stabilometric test with open eyes following PA, regardless of the deviation side of the prismatic glasses. In detail, our results showed a significant difference in both the stabilometric parameters (p = 0.016 and p = 0.009, respectively) only following l-PA. Conclusion The findings of this pilot study indicate that PA could positively affect penalty kick accuracy and postural control suggesting that PA could be used as a visual training technique in athletes
Physical activity knowledge and personal habits with recommendations for patients: self-assessment by primary care physicians /
No full textPrimary care physicians (PCPs) should be active and reliable promoters of physical activity (PA), but there is no strong evidence that their knowledge and personal habits contribute to this. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of PA recommendations provided by PCPs to patients in terms of their self-assessed PA knowledge and personal habits. This study used a cross-sectional design and data were collected through a self-reported online questionnaire. The study sample consisted of 202 PCPs from a large Lithuanian city, Kaunas, of which 122 were females (60.4%) and 80 were males (39.6%). The data were analyzed using SPSS version 29 (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) for Windows. The findings show that the frequency of recommendations related to providing PA to patients is statistically significantly dependent on PCP health-friendly or partially favorable PA habits, their self-assessed level of knowledge about physical activity, and their self-assessed competence related to providing PA recommendations to patients, but this is not statistically dependent on objectively assessed level of knowledge related to PA
Development of physical characteristics and cognitive functions of children with mild intellectual disabilities through interactive physical activities /
No full textIndividualių ir grupinių užduočių efektyvumas elitinio krepšinio puolime.
No full textThis study aims to analyse the quantity and relevance of various offensive attributes that influence the effectiveness of set offences in European top-level professional basketball. The sample is drawn from 15 randomly selected Turkish Airlines Euroleague playoff games of the 2021-2022 season, fully analysed using video analysis software. In those 15 games, 15 different top-level European professional teams were participating in games that generated a total of 1337 possessions that were fully evaluated by their duration, significant tactical elements, and number of passes in accordance with their success. The frequency of each variable is elaborated by the descriptive statistics, and their efficiency is tested using a parametric t-test for independent samples. The following findings stand out: looking partially, the average number of significant tactical manoeuvres (actions) does not directly affect the outcome of the set offence possession, as does the average number of passes or the average duration of the set offence possession. Findings showed no significant difference between successful and unsuccessful outcomes of set offences considering set offence duration, number of passes, and tactical manoeuvres. The ratio of successful and non-successful set offences possessions is approximately 40% to 60%. The results of this study can help mostly coaches understand how much offensive efficiency depends on the complexity and duration of set offence possession so that they can easily create their offensive philosophy
Musculoskeletal pain and health-related quality of life in nurses.
No full textThe aim of this study was to assess the impact of musculoskeletal pain on the health-related quality of life of nurses. Research methods. The research involved 116 healthy working age female nurses and 307 other healthy working age respondents, working in other economic activities. The following research instruments were used for the questionnaire survey: SF-36 quality of life assessment questionnaire and pain questionnaire. Results. The results of the study showed that 84% nurses experienced pain in the musculoskeletal system. Nurses experienced lower back pain and knee pain more frequently and shoulder pain less often than women in other professions (69.4% and 43.2%, respectively; 24.7% and 10.2%, respectively; 14.8% and 30.1%, respectively). The majority of nurses rated their health as good (47.6%) or very good (35.2%), but nurses with musculoskeletal pain rated their physical participation worse (72.3% and 95.3%, respectively) ), pain (58.3% and 80.8%, respectively) and emotional well-being domains (53.7% and 71.2%, respectively) than non-pain nurses. Conclusions: 1. Pain in the musculoskeletal system was experienced by 84% of nurses, lower back, shoulder, neck and knee pain are the most common. Nurses were more likely to experience low back and knee pain and less likely to experience shoulder pain than women in other professions. 2. Most nurses rated their health as good or very good, but nurses rated the health-related quality of life domains of pain, emotional well-being, and fatigue worse than women in other professions. 3. Nurses with musculoskeletal pain scored worse in the domains of physical participation, pain and emotional well-being than nurses without pain
Factors influencing the alignment of competition and collaboration among sports federations.
No full textAs the sports market rebounds from the Covid-19 pandemic, with sports organizations experiencing growth and expansion, they continually face factors of competition and collaboration. The question of how to balance collaboration with competition is a challenge encountered by nearly every sports organization. Aim: To identify the factors influencing the alignment of competition and collaboration among Lithuanian sports federations. Objectives: 1. Outline the concepts of competition and collaboration from a theoretical perspective. 2. Identify the factors influencing competition and collaboration among organizations from a theoretical standpoint. 3. Reveal researches of competition and collaboration among sports federations. 4. To reveal the factors determining the coordination of competition and cooperation of Lithuanian sports federations. Research Methods: Analysis and synthesis of scientific literature, semi-structured interviews. Results and Conclusions: The results of the study showed that representatives of sports federations have an ambiguous attitude towards the alignment of collaboration and competition and its influencing factors. Key factors identified include the choice of young athletes and their sports disciplines, as well as available material and non-material resources. Collaboration mostly occurs through joint training sessions and the exchange of methodological and other information. The main challenges in balancing collaboration and competition were identified as inappropriate behavior among colleagues, inadequate internal communication, and lack of competencies. Most participants viewed the current alignment of competition and collaboration positively, although all complained about the attitude of politicians towards sports