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The level and comparison of speed in female soccer players
Kubešová, Nicola ; Malý, Tomáš (advisor) ; Zahálka, František (referee)
Title: The level and comparison of speed in female soccer players Objectives: The main objective of this study is to determine the level of speed and speed-agility abilities of elite female players of the junior category. And to compare the results within the WU18 category, i.e. between the birth years 2006, 2007 and 2008. The secondary aim is to compare the results between the tested clubs AC Sparta Praha and FK Viktoria Plzeň. Methods: Field testing was used to provide results, which consisted of speed and speed-agility tests standardized in soccer. The test battery included a 10 m sprint with a 5 m intermediate time, a 20 m fly test, a K test and a 505 agility test. The test population was female players under 18 years of age playing for elite academies in the Czech Republic - AC Sparta Praha and FK Viktoria Plzeň. Results: The results of the tests, when comparing the players by year, did not show significantly better results for the oldest players, i.e. players of the year 2006. In most of the tests the players of the year 2007 achieved the fastest values. When comparing the individual tests by year of birth, the 2006 players performed significantly worse than the 2007 players and in a few tests also than the 2008 players. When comparing the teams in terms of league table position, we did not...
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Selected parameters of fitness assesment of elite young soccer players
Bláža, Lukáš ; Zahálka, František (advisor) ; Buzek, Mario (referee)
Title: Selected parameters of fitness assesment of elite young soccer players Objectives: This work identifies selected parameters of the fitness readiness of young elite soccer players. Additionally, we describe terrain motor tests focusing on the metrics of speed, dexterity, and agility, amongst others. Finally, we describe the results of the tests and analyze the speed capabilities and individual indicators by using the motor terrain tests. Methods: Subjects were studied using field testing specific to soccer. Participants were elite soccer players under 16 years old who were in the national selection. The subjects attended a measurement at national level with artificial grass, the standard playing conditions. We investigated the speed capabilities of each player, followed by a statistical evaluation of the results using computer programs. Results: The individuals tested showed very good condition parameters, forming a homogeneous assemblage. An analysis of the players' motor test performances determined their speed abilities. It was found that at single speeds in various sections of a run, which the players achieve during a twenty meter run, the curve of acceleration rises and plateaus as they start to maintain their speed. Keywords: football, youth, tests, speed, agility
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Spasm of pelvic floor muscles as a cause of its dysfunction
Hurt, Karel ; Zahálka, František (advisor) ; Martan, Alois (referee) ; Otčenášek, Michal (referee)
Background: Currently, there are no effective therapy strategies for idiopathic, non-organic vulvodynia and dyspareunia in women. ESWT (extracorporeal shock wave therapy) is a nonsurgical/noninvasive technique widely used to treat musculoskeletal diseases, muscle spasticity, hypertonia, renal, biliary calculi and urological disorders. Aim: The goal of our work is to investigate the possibility to eliminate chronic and acute forms of pelvic pain by a non-invasive physical method. We wanted to know if the extracorporeal shock wave technique could fulfill these requirements. Study design: The prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies were conducted following feasibility studies. Methods: The study 1. included 62 women with vulvodynia for at least 3 months. The women were randomly assigned to either a treatment group (n=31) or a placebo group (n=31). The patients in the treatment group received perineally applied ESWT weekly (3000 pulses each for four consecutive weeks). The position of the shock wave transducer was changed six times after every 500 pulses. Patients in the placebo group underwent the same treatment procedure, but the handpiece was provided with a placebo stand-off that disabled energy transmission. Subjective pain was evaluated by a visual analogue scale (VAS,...
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Selected physical abilites and golf skills in relation to the performance in elite junior golf players
Brožka, Matěj ; Zahálka, František (advisor) ; Halada, Andrej (referee) ; Zháněl, Jiří (referee)
Title: Selected physical abilities and golf skills in relation to the performance in elite junior golf players Objectives: The aim of the study was to objectify the level of golf skills and physical abilities and to identify the inter-relationships between the individual determinants of performance during the long-term development of elite junior golf players. The sub-objectives of the thesis were to: develop a valid and reliable golf skills test battery; objectify the level of physical abilities in relation to energy generation during the golf swing; objectify the level of individual golf skills in relation to game performance; and identify key determinants of performance over the long-term development of elite junior golf players. Methods: The thesis consists of one standardization study and two longitudinal-survey studies involving a total of 30 elite junior golfers (13-18 years old). Perennial year testing was conducted in laboratory and field conditions. Participants were measured in the level of individual golf skills using a developed golf skills test battery and also underwent measurements of anthropometric parameters, body composition parameters and physical abilities, more specifically muscle strength of the extensors and flexors of the knee and explosive muscle strength during vertical...
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Identification and Comparison of Selected Physical Fitness Parameters in Members of the Integrated Rescue System
Miřátský, Petr ; Zahálka, František (advisor) ; Přívětivý, Lubomír (referee) ; Pivovarniček, Pavol (referee)
Title: Identification and Comparison of Selected Physical Fitness Parameters in Members of the Integrated Rescue System Aims of the thesis: The main aim of this thesis was to identify the level of selected indicators of physical performance or physical fitness in members of selected Integrated Rescue System (IRS) units. Another aim is to objectify the determinants in order to clarify the achieved performance with subsequent comparison between selected IRS units. Within the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) component to identify and highlight the type of physical training with the greatest effect on the level of selected physical fitness parameters. Methods: In the present study, selected parameters of body composition (Tanita MC-980MA), postural stability (RS Footscan), flexibility (Sed and reach), isometric muscle strength of upper and lower limbs (Groinbar), isokinetic strength of knee flexors and extensors (Cybex Humac Norm), dynamic strength of lower limbs (Kistler) and selected parameters of aerobic fitness (Cortex Metalyzer 3B) were evaluated. The body composition parameters assessed were: body fat (%), fat mass (kg), muscle mass (kg), muscle mass distribution (kg) and BMI (kg-m-2); postural stability: total center of compressive force (mm); flexibility: reach (cm); isometric strength: maximum...
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Factors related to injuries in elite football players
Trunec, Lubomír ; Malá, Lucia (advisor) ; Zahálka, František (referee)
Title: Factors related to injuries in elite football players. Objective: The aim of the study was to identify factors related to the most common injuries in football based on available professional literature, articles, and studies, summarize the latest findings in this area, and provide an overview of the prevention of these injuries. Methods: This work was based on a systematic review of relevant literature, including both international and Czech books, scientific articles, and studies. Renowned databases such as Web of Science, Google Scholar, PubMed, GoogleBooks were used to find relevant sources. Key words and their synonyms were employed for efficient search of scientific articles, studies, and meta-analyses from which knowledge was drawn. Czech literature sources were also utilized to ensure a broad and balanced foundation of information. Results: Within the bachelor's thesis focusing on the causes of injuries in elite football, detailed analyses and studies were conducted. The aim of the thesis was to identify and evaluate the main factors and mechanisms contributing to the occurrence of injuries in professional football players. The research showed that increased workload during training and matches is one of the main factors leading to injuries in football players. Intensive physical...
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The factors affecting the course of rehabilitation after Covid-19 Infection
Hynková, Simona ; Grünerová Lippertová, Marcela (advisor) ; Zahálka, František (referee)
This bachelor's thesis focuses on the rehabilitation of patients after the Covid-19 disease. The patients were part of a rehabilitation programme at the clinic of rehabilitation at University Hospital Královské Vinohrady, where they underwent intensive therapy for up to 2-3 weeks. The aim of this bachelor's thesis was to determine the efficacy of the therapy in all patients, but also the differences between patients according to the diseases they had associated. Methods: For 13 selected patients after undergoing covid-19, the data were collected data on their health using anamnestic data in the medical documentation and Covid-19 Mental Health Questionaire (CoPaQ) questionnaire. Using the data, there were selected the most frequently occurring diseases and complications by which the effectiveness of the therapy was evaluated. Motor skills, self-sufficiency and shortness of breath were assessed in the clinic according to standardised tests, which are as follows: saturation, a Berg balance scale, a Barthel index, a Borg scale, a modified functional self-sufficiency test, and an Expanded Barthel Index, which was not included in the specific results because it barely changed. Results: A Wilcoxon paired t-test was performed in assessing the effectiveness of rehabilitation in total, rather than...
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The effect of kinesiotaping for flat foot correction in association with selected parameters of gait for a specific group of people
Michalcová, Eliška ; Zahálka, František (advisor) ; Heller, Jan (referee)
Title: The effect of kinesiotaping for flat foot correction in association with selected parameters of gait for a specific group of people Objectives: The primary objective of this experiment was to determine whether and to what extent the application of kinesio tape to flat foot (utilising a functional correction technique) can influence the positioning of the specific segments of the body and thereby implement change to walking stereotype. Methods: Biomechanical measurement of the gait of eleven specifically selected people with the clinical symptoms of flat foot was implemented. First we recorded measurements prior to the intervention and then again, subsequent to the application of kinesio tape for a defined period. Probands retained the tape in place for the following four days and then the measuring was repeated both prior and subsequent to the removal of the tape. To determine any potential changes to the statics, initially the measuring of the postural stability prior to the intervention was first implemented in the experiment and subsequently again when the kinesio tape was removed after it had been worn for four days. This measurement was carried out using the Footscan apparatus (RSscan International, Belgium) and any potential differences in six variant modes of posture were determined....
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Strength of knee extensors and flexors as a determinant in performance of speed abilities in youth
Šípková, Petra ; Malý, Tomáš (advisor) ; Zahálka, František (referee)
Title: Strength of knee extensors and flexors as a determinant in performance of speed abilities in youth Objectives: To find out whetherthere is a correlation between the strength of the knee flexors and extensors and the performance in speed tests in a selected age group Methods: There was a laboratory and outdoor testing carried out with a group of 42 students. The results were processed in tables and graphs, the arithmetic mean and the standard deviation functions were used Results: The tests showed that the more powerful the knee flexors and extensors are the better the performance in speed tests is. The hypothesis proved right, there is a strong relation between the knee flexors and extensor strength and a speed performance. The flexors scored higher in the importance for a speed performance than the extensors Keywords: Speed, strength, testing, youth, performance
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