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Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Kinesiotape on Standing Long Jump in University Students

Series IX Sciences of Human Kinetics, 2020

Objective: Verify the Kinesiotape (KT) effect on standing long jump (SLJ) performance in college-... more Objective: Verify the Kinesiotape (KT) effect on standing long jump (SLJ) performance in college-age students. Method: 100 college-aged students were randomly assigned to either the control group (CG) or the experimental group (EG). Both groups performed the standing long jump test in two consecutive days (pre-test and post-test), with a 24-hour rest period. The EG underwent the pre-test without KT, and the post-test with KT, which was bilaterally applied in the quadriceps femoris muscle with a tension of 75%. The CG performed the pre-test and the post-test without KT. Results: Significant differences were observed between the pre-test and post-test performance of EG, whereas there were no significant differences between the pre-test and post-test results in the CG. Conclusion: bilateral application of KT in the quadriceps femoris muscle with a tension of 75% could be useful to improve standing long jump performance in college-age students.

Research paper thumbnail of Screening of flat feet in preschool children as prevention of postural disorders

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING ICCMSE 2020, 2021

Objective: The objective of the present study was to verify the flat foot prevalence in Slovak pr... more Objective: The objective of the present study was to verify the flat foot prevalence in Slovak preschool children by using the plantographic analysis.Methods: 210 healthy preschool children aged 4 to 6 years underwent podographic analysis by podoscope device. The plantograms were evaluated by Chippaux-Smirak indexing method. Probands were assigned to 4 groups based on flatness level.Results: The prevalence of flat foot deformity was 24% for the 1st level, 28% for the 2nd level, and 25% for the 3rd level of flat foot. 23% of children had no sign of foot flatness. Girls were affected less with the ratio of 1:1.3 girls to boys.Conclusions: The outcome indicates the significant occurrence of flat foot. All three stages of flat foot were present and the majority of probands were assigned to the second level flatness category. We recommend using the modern plantographic methodology for early flat food diagnostics based on its low time-consuming character, objectivity, and smart data storing possibility. The assessment method requires low psychological load for probands, it is painless and simple in nature.

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Effects of Corrective Exercises on Pes Planovalgus in Preschool Children

Introduction: The foot forms the natural base of the human body bearing all its weight. Over the ... more Introduction: The foot forms the natural base of the human body bearing all its weight. Over the course of a person's life, the foot ensures the contact of the body with the terrain and creates the basic support during dynamic activities such as walking or running, especially on uneven terrain. (Véle, 2006) Objectives: The aim of the research was to verify the effects of targeted corrective exercises on healthy foot development in preschool children. Methods: The research was conducted from September 2018 to March 2019. The research sample consisted of 105 probands (59 preschool girls and 46 preschool boys), out of whom 7.62% had the physiological position of the arch on the right foot during baseline measurements. The average age of probands was 5 years. The measured parameters were the foot arch height without and with a load. Measurements were taken before and after rehabilitation intervention. Results: The statistical analysis of the results confirmed the positive effect of ...

Research paper thumbnail of Back pain prevalence, intensity and associated factors in French dentists: a national study among 1004 professionals

European Spine Journal, 2019

Objectives Back pains are the most frequent musculoskeletal disorders among dentists, exposed to ... more Objectives Back pains are the most frequent musculoskeletal disorders among dentists, exposed to many work-related risk factors. We aimed to assess the prevalence and intensity of back pains as well as the impact of some work behaviors among a large sample of dentists. Materials and methods Data from 1004 French dentists were collected via an Internet questionnaire. Neck, upper back and lower back pains prevalence, intensity (0-10 scale) and consequences on work were studied, as well as sex, age, years of practice, working position, type of seat, stretching on work days. Results Dentists were 77.9% to report chronic back pains, with intensity from 3.9 to 4.3 according to location. Women reported more frequent and intense pains than men in neck and upper back (OR 1.5). Age and years of practice were associated with more intense pains (OR up to 3.9), dentists alternating standing and sitting positions reported more frequent and more intense pains in upper and lower back (OR up to 1.5) than those with a fixed position, be it sitting or standing. Conclusions Prevalence and intensity of back pain are important among dentists and increase greatly over working life. Preventive methods such as ergonomics exist and awareness should be raised among dentists and dental student.

Research paper thumbnail of Back Pain Prevalence, Intensity, and Associated Risk Factors among Female Teachers in Slovakia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Kinesiotape on Standing Long Jump in University Students

Series IX Sciences of Human Kinetics, 2020

Objective: Verify the Kinesiotape (KT) effect on standing long jump (SLJ) performance in college-... more Objective: Verify the Kinesiotape (KT) effect on standing long jump (SLJ) performance in college-age students. Method: 100 college-aged students were randomly assigned to either the control group (CG) or the experimental group (EG). Both groups performed the standing long jump test in two consecutive days (pre-test and post-test), with a 24-hour rest period. The EG underwent the pre-test without KT, and the post-test with KT, which was bilaterally applied in the quadriceps femoris muscle with a tension of 75%. The CG performed the pre-test and the post-test without KT. Results: Significant differences were observed between the pre-test and post-test performance of EG, whereas there were no significant differences between the pre-test and post-test results in the CG. Conclusion: bilateral application of KT in the quadriceps femoris muscle with a tension of 75% could be useful to improve standing long jump performance in college-age students.

Research paper thumbnail of Screening of flat feet in preschool children as prevention of postural disorders

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING ICCMSE 2020, 2021

Objective: The objective of the present study was to verify the flat foot prevalence in Slovak pr... more Objective: The objective of the present study was to verify the flat foot prevalence in Slovak preschool children by using the plantographic analysis.Methods: 210 healthy preschool children aged 4 to 6 years underwent podographic analysis by podoscope device. The plantograms were evaluated by Chippaux-Smirak indexing method. Probands were assigned to 4 groups based on flatness level.Results: The prevalence of flat foot deformity was 24% for the 1st level, 28% for the 2nd level, and 25% for the 3rd level of flat foot. 23% of children had no sign of foot flatness. Girls were affected less with the ratio of 1:1.3 girls to boys.Conclusions: The outcome indicates the significant occurrence of flat foot. All three stages of flat foot were present and the majority of probands were assigned to the second level flatness category. We recommend using the modern plantographic methodology for early flat food diagnostics based on its low time-consuming character, objectivity, and smart data storing possibility. The assessment method requires low psychological load for probands, it is painless and simple in nature.

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Effects of Corrective Exercises on Pes Planovalgus in Preschool Children

Introduction: The foot forms the natural base of the human body bearing all its weight. Over the ... more Introduction: The foot forms the natural base of the human body bearing all its weight. Over the course of a person's life, the foot ensures the contact of the body with the terrain and creates the basic support during dynamic activities such as walking or running, especially on uneven terrain. (Véle, 2006) Objectives: The aim of the research was to verify the effects of targeted corrective exercises on healthy foot development in preschool children. Methods: The research was conducted from September 2018 to March 2019. The research sample consisted of 105 probands (59 preschool girls and 46 preschool boys), out of whom 7.62% had the physiological position of the arch on the right foot during baseline measurements. The average age of probands was 5 years. The measured parameters were the foot arch height without and with a load. Measurements were taken before and after rehabilitation intervention. Results: The statistical analysis of the results confirmed the positive effect of ...

Research paper thumbnail of Back pain prevalence, intensity and associated factors in French dentists: a national study among 1004 professionals

European Spine Journal, 2019

Objectives Back pains are the most frequent musculoskeletal disorders among dentists, exposed to ... more Objectives Back pains are the most frequent musculoskeletal disorders among dentists, exposed to many work-related risk factors. We aimed to assess the prevalence and intensity of back pains as well as the impact of some work behaviors among a large sample of dentists. Materials and methods Data from 1004 French dentists were collected via an Internet questionnaire. Neck, upper back and lower back pains prevalence, intensity (0-10 scale) and consequences on work were studied, as well as sex, age, years of practice, working position, type of seat, stretching on work days. Results Dentists were 77.9% to report chronic back pains, with intensity from 3.9 to 4.3 according to location. Women reported more frequent and intense pains than men in neck and upper back (OR 1.5). Age and years of practice were associated with more intense pains (OR up to 3.9), dentists alternating standing and sitting positions reported more frequent and more intense pains in upper and lower back (OR up to 1.5) than those with a fixed position, be it sitting or standing. Conclusions Prevalence and intensity of back pain are important among dentists and increase greatly over working life. Preventive methods such as ergonomics exist and awareness should be raised among dentists and dental student.

Research paper thumbnail of Back Pain Prevalence, Intensity, and Associated Risk Factors among Female Teachers in Slovakia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY