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Suvokiamo tėvų palaikymo ryšys su jaunimo krepšinio žaidimu.
No full textIntroduction: Parental support plays a crucial role in children's engagement and achievements in sports. Parents frequently serve as the primary influencers in introducing children to sports, often teaching them foundational skills. Many young elite athletes highlight the significant supportive impact of their parents throughout their careers. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the relations of perceived parental support and basketball performance of youth male basketball players. Seventy-eight young (15- to 18-year-olds; average age was 16.46±0.98 years) male Greek basketball players from 6 different basketball youth teams were voluntarily involved in this study. Methods: Perceived parental support variables were measured by the Parental Involvement in Sport Questionnaire (PISQ) by Lee and MacLean (1997) and Lazopoulou (2006) by using, for basketball adapted, 33 questions. Four scales with satisfying metric characteristics were used: directive behaviours scale (8 questions), praise and understanding behaviours scale (6 questions), active involvement scale (7 questions), and pressure behaviours scale (7 questions). The player’s basketball performance measures were taken as an assessment from the particular team coaches (possible assessments: highest player value in team; lowest player value in team; moderate player value). Results/Discussion: In general, perceived parental behaviours related to playing of basketball were moderate for praise and understanding behaviours (3.74±0.82) and active involvement (3.42±0.63) or low for directive behaviours and pressure behaviours (2.47±0.85; 2.47±0.70). Significant differences were found between U16 and U18 groups of basketball players according to the directive behaviours scale (t-test=2.43; p=002) and pressure behaviours scale (t-test=2.17; p=0.03). Parents of the younger players (U16 players group) use directive and pressure behaviours more often in communication with their sons than the parents of the U18 players group. According to the players overall team’s basketball value groups, there were no found differences in the perceived parental involvement in basketball behaviours between these groups. Perceived parental involvement behaviours in basketball there are no relations to the values of overall team’s basketball performance. Conclusions: The results of this research indicate the need for player coaches to communicate more often with the parents of young basketball players and to educate them additionally, thereby increasing the frequency of praise and understanding and active involvement behaviours and reducing the frequency of directive and pressure behaviours in their communication with young basketball players
Health literacy and lifestyle of healthcare professionals.
No full textResearch problem: health literacy is one of the most pressing topics in healthcare (Steering Committee for Human Rights in the fields of Biomedicine and Health [CDBIO], 2023). Scientific literature suggests that high levels of health literacy are associated with better health and quality of life (Zheng et al., 2018), while low levels of health literacy are associated with health-damaging behaviors and chronic diseases (Wieczorek et al., 2023). Age, education (Sorensen et al., 2015), and lifestyle characteristics such as physical activity, diet, and alcohol or smoking are thought to play a role in health literacy skills (Walters et al., 2020). In Lithuania, health literacy is mainly studied in school children and adolescents (Sukys et al., 2019, 2021), while health literacy of personal healthcare professionals has not been studied. The purpose of the study - to reveal the health literacy and lifestyle habits of healthcare professionals. Research objectives: 1. To determine the general, digital, and vaccination-related health literacy of healthcare professionals. 2. To evaluate the lifestyle characteristics of healthcare professionals. 3. To assess the interfaces between health literacy and the lifestyle of healthcare professionals. Research methods. An online survey method was used in the study to interview 104 primary healthcare professionals. To measure health literacy, questionnaires were used that were developed by the Action Network on Measuring Population and Organisational Health Literacy (M-POHL), an initiative of the World Health Organisation, in 2018. The HLS19-Q12 scale was used for general health literacy, the HLS19-DIGI scale for digital health literacy, and the HLS19-VAC scale for vaccination-related health literacy. Lifestyle was measured with additional questions on physical activity, personal health assessment, diet, harmful habits, and BMI. Summarizing conclusion. 61.5 percent of personal health care professionals have sufficient or excellent health literacy. The majority of the respondents rated their health as good or very good. Frequent physical activity was reported by 44.2 percent of professionals. 70 percent of professionals do not smoke either tobacco products or electronic cigarettes, but two-thirds have used alcoholic beverages in the last year and almost one in two in the last month. One in five are overweight. General health literacy is only positively associated with BMI, but digital health literacy is not associated with health professionals’ lifestyle indicators
Physical capacity, physical activity of primary form students and their connections with their parents’ physical activity.
No full textResearch objective: to ascertain the connections between the physical capacity, physical activity of the children and their parents’ physical activity. Scientific research problem – numerous usage of information technology by children every day, rather too little physical activity at school and free time, make children being physically passive. Definitely, children’s physical activity and health depend on their parents. Therefore, it is important to evaluate children’s physical capacity, physical activity and connections between their parents’ physical activity. Research object – physical capacity, physical activity of primary grade students and their connections with their parents’ physical activity. Research tasks: 5) To ascertain children’s physical capacity; 6) To evaluate physical activity of primary grade students; 7) To evaluate parents’ physical activity; 8) To ascertain connections between the children’s and parents’ physical activity. Hypothesis: We presume that physical activity and capacity of the children, whose parents are physically more active, will be better and the health will be stronger. Research methods: 1. Systematic analysis of scientific literature; 2. Questionnaires; 3. Physical capacity testing; 4. Statistical analysis. 180 primary grade students took part in the research - 94 boys and 86 girls. Physical capacity tests were used for evaluating the physical capacity of the students. In the research, we used the methodology for physical capacity assessment, intended for children aged from 5 to 11 years. We also provided questions to parents about their children’s physically active and other activities as well as the questionnaire of free time physical activity (LTEQ) intended for ascertaining the parents’ physical activity. Results: research results showed that boys were distinguished by better physical capacity rates than girls, and this difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). When analyzing the physical capacity rates of primary grade students, it was received that in all assessments boys showed better than girls did. Boys’ results were better in the following rates: sudden leg muscle power, arm muscle power, promptness and endurance. Also, students’ physical activity was ascertained referring to the recommendations of WHO that children are considered physically active when they engage in physical activities for an hour or more every day. The results showed that the more parents are physically active, the more children engage in physical activity and their physical capacity test results are more favourable to their health. Conclusions: 1. Primary grade boys were distinguished by better sudden leg muscle power, arm muscle power and endurance physical activity rates compared to girls. Older students were distinguished by a better evaluation of promptness compared to younger children. 2. No important differences were ascertained between the level of physical activity of primary grade boys and girls. 3. Children of those parents, who were more frequently physically active, were more physically active at home and walked in the park, outside for a longer period of time, and/or went to school on foot
Effect of different kinesiotaping techniques on nonspecific chronic low back pain.
No full textBackground. Kinesiological taping (KinT) is proposed as one of the techniques that can alleviate back pain. However, no studies have been conducted to demonstrate the most effective kinesiology taping technique for women with chronic non-specific low back pain. Aim. To determine the effects of star-shaped, “H-shaped”, and placebo kinesiology taping methods on non-specific chronic back pain, trunk mobility, static endurance of trunk muscles, and functional status in women with non-specific low back pain. Methods. Fifteen women aged 18-36 years, experiencing chronic, non-specific back pain, participated in the study. Three different taping methods were chosen: H-shaped, star-shaped, and placebo taping. The lower back of each subject was taped using all three kinesiology taping (KinT) techniques with a one-week break between different taping cycles. Subjects’ back pain, torso mobility, back muscle static endurance, and functional status were assessed using the Roland-Morris questionnaire. Results. Participants’ baseline assessments did not differ before applying different KinT techniques. Back pain intensity significantly reduced (p<0.05), and mobility and endurance of back extensor muscles increased (p<0.05) with star and H-shaped kinesio tape, but the effect of the techniques at 24 hours did not differ from each other after tape removal. Although there was no difference between taping methods after 24 hours, H-shaped taping had a greater effect than Z-shaped taping on mobility after 48 hours of taping (p<0.05). Meanwhile, functional disability decreased with all three taping methods (p<0.05) but did not differ between different taping methods. Conclusions. Star-and H-shaped KinT techniques had short-term significant positive effects on chronic non-specific back pain, lumbar mobility, static endurance of the trunk muscles, and functional status of subjects. Placebo (sham) KinT technique only reduced subjectively-assessed functional disability
Papildomos fizinės veiklos poveikis 5–11 metų vaikų pusiausvyrai.
No full textBackground.Extra-physical activities (EPA) are necessary for children because they contribute to the development of motor skills and general development.Aim. To evaluate the effect of EPA on balance, measured with the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test-2 (BOT-2), in children aged 5–11 years old.Methods. This study was designed as a cross-sectional study. Children (n = 68) aged 5–11 years were divided into two groups depending on the activity they participated in. 36 children participated in standard physical education (physical education group, PEG) lessons, and 32 children attended extra-physical activities (EPA). Nine subscales of the BOT-2 balance test were evaluated and compared between balanced PEG and EPA. Results. An independent sample t-test revealed a significant difference in balance between PEG and EPG (t (66) = -2.2, p = 0.02), with EPG being greater than PEG. A Kruskal-Wallis test revealed no difference in EPA specificity (H = 3.62, df = 6, p = 0.72) or the EPA participation frequency (H (4) = 0.93, p = 0.92). Conclusions.The extra physical activity group performed better in balance than the physical education group. This finding suggests a role for extra physical activity in promoting balance. The frequency and specificity of participation in extra-physical activities did not influence the balance
Evaluation of leisure and sports club quality from Innovative consumer perspectives.
No full textResearch Problem: How to assess the quality of leisure and sports clubs from the perspective of innovative users? Research Objective: To determine the quality assessment of leisure and sports clubs from the perspective of innovative users. Research Tasks: 1. Analyze the concept of innovation in the context of leisure and sports clubs. 2. Analyze the assessment of quality in leisure and sports: from the user's perspective. 3. Create a theoretical model of the impact of user innovation on the quality assessment of sports clubs. 4. Reveal the quality assessment of leisure and sports clubs in Kaunas from the perspective of innovative users. Research Method: Analysis of scientific literature, electronic survey, statistical analysis. Conclusions: 1. Innovation in leisure and sports clubs, based on technology implementation, organizational changes, and service updates, is essential for attracting and retaining customers. Personal innovation of consumers, as their ability to adapt innovations to their leisure time, directly affects and promotes the innovation of clubs. Clubs that adapt to these innovations not only meet expectations but also stand out in the competitive market, facilitating effective synergy between the consumer and the organization. 2. Clients' perspectives on quality in sports and leisure clubs are often based on their personal experiences related to the variety of services, accessibility, and level of service. Personal standards and expectations are assessed based on the effectiveness of services, comfort, safety, and overall convenience. 3. A theoretical model focusing on the interaction between user innovation and their perception of quality shows that clients' ability to evaluate and accept innovations can directly influence their assessments of club services. 4. The perspectives of innovative users in Kaunas on the quality of leisure and sports clubs indicate that clubs which continuously update their services and infrastructure receive higher ratings. Users value not only the physical conditions and diversity of services
Comparison of objective and subjective indicators of the Lithuanian youth team's basketball players' readiness to compete during the preparatory training camp and the European championship.
No full textThe object of the study – The load experienced by basketball players and the response to it. The problem of the study: professional athletes face high volume and excessive loads in intensive periods. This work is aimed to ascertain if the amount of paying time during European Championship affect the load, response to the load and readiness to compete. The aim: to evaluate and compare Lithuanian youth team’s basketball players’ who played more and less time in European Championship objective and subjective readiness to perform during the preparation training camp and the European Championship. Research methods and organization: The groups were formed by dividing the players into groups according to the total playing time into those who played less and more time. The players under study were observed during the preparation period of the European Basketball Championship (22 days) and during the European Championship (10 days). Response to stress and readiness to compete are assessed. Objectives: 1. To compare national basketball team players’ who played more and less time changes of load indicators during preparatory training camp and the European Championship; 2. To compare national basketball team players’ who played more and less time readiness indicators and their changes during the preparatory training camp. 3. To compare national basketball team players’ who played more and less time changes of response to load during preparatory training camp and the European Championship; Conclusions: 1. The load indicators change during the stages of preparation for the European Championship and the European Championship, but players who have played more in the European Championship do not experience a higher load. 2. The three-week preparation camps for the European Championship are effective in improving power and endurance. Comparing the fitness indicators of the players of the national basketball team who played more and less time in the European Championship, it was found that the dominant players did not differ either before or after the training camp in all athletic fields. 3. The response to exercise measured by heart rate variability and muscle pain changes in different stages of preparation and the European Championship, but subjectively perceived well-being, sleep, stress, mood and fatigue do not change. Female basketball players who play more in the European Championship do not differ from female basketball players who play less in all indicators of response to exercise.
Post-isometric relaxation versus self-stretching for non-specific neck pain in working-age individuals /
No full textThe study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of post-isometric relaxation (PIR) compared to self-stretching (SS) in working-age individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain. A parallel-group study was conducted with 50 patients who were randomized to either the self-stretching (SS, n = 25) or post-isometric relaxation (PIR, n = 25) group and received interventions three times a week for four weeks. In addition to these interventions, all patients were prescribed transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Outcome measures were neck pain, the neck disability index (NDI), hand grip strength (HGS), and cervical spine range of motion (ROM). Data were collected at baseline and after four weeks of outpatient rehabilitation. Repeated measures ANOVA was used to determine within-group differences, and an independent t-test compared between-group differences. There were no significant differences between the groups at baseline in neck pain intensity. Following both interventions, pain intensity and functional disability decreased, cervical spine ROM increased, and HGS improved (p < 0.05). Between-group analysis showed that participants in the PIR group achieved lower pain intensity (p = 0.032, Cohen’s d = 0.81), greater neck extension ROM (p = 0.001, Cohen’s d = 0.96), and lower neck disability index (p = 0.004, Cohen’s d = 0.85) compared to the SS group. In conclusion, both PIR and SS interventions effectively reduced neck pain, increased range of motion, and decreased the neck disability index in working-age individuals. Neither technique showed superiority in increasing neck ROM and HGS. However, PIR was superior to SS in reducing neck pain and NDI, indicating potential benefits from integrating these interventions during treatment sessions
Boosting enjoyment and social inclusion to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour among older adults: protocol for a feasibility study to test the JOIN4JOY approach in five European countries /
No full textINTRODUCTION: Programmes for older people aimed at increasing physical activity (PA) and reducing sedentary behaviour (SB) traditionally focus on achieving functional and health improvements. Focusing on enjoyment and social inclusion could strengthen adherence and help reach older people with social disadvantages. The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the Join4Joy approach in PA programmes and its assessment tools. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: A multicentric, pragmatic, pre-post feasibility study using mixed methods will be conducted. The intervention will consist of a PA programme boosting enjoyment and social inclusion, grounded on a co-creation process. Trainers will offer twelve, 1-hour weekly sessions of structured, supervised, group-based PA. Participants will be encouraged to increase activity in daily living. 144 older people will be recruited from the community and nursing homes in Spain, Denmark, Italy, Germany, and France. Additionally, participants and trainers will be invited to join virtual communities of practice to share their experiences across settings and countries. Qualitative procedures will be used to explore the acceptability of the design via interviews and focus groups with participants and trainers. Quantitative methods will be used to assess uptake, adherence, retention, reach, satisfaction, enjoyment (PACES questionnaire), physical function (e.g., Short Physical Performance Battery), quality of life (EQ-5D-5L scale), perceived improvement (Patient Global Impression of Improvement scale-I), activities of daily living (Barthel index) and SB and PA patterns (IPAQ and accelerometry). The degree and type of participation in virtual communities of practice will also be assessed. SPSS software will be used for the analysis of quantitative variables. Qualitative data will be analysed using reflective thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke (2006). ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: A favourable report by the Research Ethics Committee of UVic-UCC (282/2023) was obtained on 26 June 26th, 2023. Participation and withdrawal will be voluntary. Participants' (or their legal guardians', when necessary) written permission will be required. Results of the study will be disseminated through publication of scientific articles, presentations at sport and health-related professional conferences and congresses, as well as through social media and via the Join4Joy website. STUDY REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT06100835
