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Variability of Performance of Healthy Adults and Post-Stroke Patients in the Box and Block Test
Kotrbová, Kateřina ; Vondrová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Matoušová, Zita (referee)
Author: Bc. Kateřina Kotrbová Supervisor: Mgr. Kateřina Vondrová Title: Variability of Performance of Healthy Adults and Post-Stroke Patients in the Box and Block Test Abstract: Introduction: Occupational therapists commonly use the standardized Box and Block Test (BBT) to measure upper limb manual dexterity in individuals with stroke. A consensus lacks among evaluators regarding the frequency of BBT trials. The aim: To recommend the number of attempts for testing individuals with stroke using BBT in the age group of 20-64 years (inclusive). A partial objective is to propose indication and contraindication criteria for testing these individuals using BBT and to assess the impact of BBT on their subjective levels of pain, fatigue, and tension/stress using an emotional scale. Methodology: The author conducted a one-time testing using three consecutive BBT attempts. The experimental group consisted of 24 individuals with stroke. The control group comprised a healthy population of the same gender, with similar dominant limbs, and of similar age. Data were analyzed using the statistical program R, using t-tests and ANOVA tests. Results: A statistically significant difference (α = 0.05) was described in the experimental group between the results of the first attempt and the average results of three BBT...
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Cognitive level as a determinant of performance in combat sports
Novičichin, Stanislav ; Perič, Tomáš (advisor) ; Zdobinský, Adam (referee)
Title: Cognitive level as a determinant of performance in combat sports Objectives: The main objective of this thesis is to determine the impact of cognitive function levels on performance in combat sports, specifically Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). The work focuses on comparing the cognitive abilities of professional and semi-professional fighters, with particular emphasis on reaction times, decision-making accuracy, and variability in motor responses. Another goal is to identify potential differences in these abilities between the two groups and to understand how these differences might influence their sports performance. Methods: In our study, we used standardized cognitive tests to measure reaction times, decision-making Accuracy, and variability in motor responses. The data were analyzed using statistical methods, including the Mann-Whitney test for comparing independent samples. Results: The results showed that professional fighters achieved higher scores in cognitive tests compared to semi-professional fighters. Surprisingly, however, the professional fighters had longer reaction times than the semi-professional fighters. Semi-professional fighters exhibited greater variability in motor responses and lower accuracy in decision-making tests. Keywords: reactions, motor learning, jiu jitsu,...
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Influence of specific intervention exercise with aim to skill improvement of no-dominant leg in youth football players
Nesvadba, Vladimír ; Malý, Tomáš (advisor) ; Kaľata, Maroš (referee)
Topic: The effect of a specific intervention program with focus to improve the work of the non-dominant limb in young soccer players Goals: The goal of the thesis is to verify a specific intervention program aimed atm improving the individual's selected gaming activities and the work of the non- dominant limb. Methods: The movement program took place in the period 2. 3. 2023 until 6. 4. 2023. The studied group consisted of 23 probands in the age range of 10-11 years. The test battery was measured with a manual stopwatch. Results: The intervention program had a positive impact on the individual. For the vast majority of probands, there was an improvement in game activities during selected exercises. In 95 % of the probands, there was an average improvement in work with the non-dominant limb by 1.57 seconds. Thanks to this program, not only did the observed values decrease, but it also helped to improve the perception of the importance of working on the non-dominant limb. Keywords: sport training, skills, motor learning, laterality, talented youth
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The role of motor imagery in motor learning and the quality of movement performance
Hahn, Sarah ; Řasová, Kamila (advisor) ; Hlinovská, Jana (referee)
Introduction: The influence of imagination and emotions on our body has been talked about for several decades. The results of studies in the field of neuroscience confirm these assumptions. However, it is necessary to demonstrate their real clinical effectiveness in rehabilitation or physiotherapy. Objective: The aim of the study is to find out what role the idea of movement plays in learning new motor patterns. The effort is to find out to what extent and in which parameters the change occurred after a 14-day exercise cycle in individual cases. Methods: Medical students who were divided into three groups voluntarily participated in the randomized study. The 1st diagonal of the upper limb (1.D UL) from the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) method was selected for the study. Volunteers in all groups exercised daily for 14 days. The first group (group image) practiced only in their imagination. The second group (group moto) exercised physically with an audio recording for the same amount of time. The third group (group mix) practiced the first week using their imagination and the second week by physical exercise. During the three days of the cycle, before and after the start of the 14-day exercise program, the volunteers completed input and output measurements. These measurements...
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Comparison of the effectiveness of ice skate training using the change of directional speed exercices and powerskating in the U10 category
Švejda, Pavel ; Novák, Dominik (advisor) ; Kregl, Jan (referee)
Title: Comparison of the effectiveness of ice skate training using the change of directional speed exercices and powerskating in the U10 category Goals: The main goal of this study is to compare the effectivity of ice hockey skating training using partial skating tasks and training with the usage of change of directions speed. 8 skating tests were used to compare these two methods in the U10 category. Methods: The method of quantitative analysis was used to compare the results in each test. A total of 13 players under the age of 10 years with an average training age of 4.73 ± 1.15 participated in the research. A total of three test measrurements were conducted. The first one taking place before any stimulation for both groups. The second, which followed six weeks of intervention using skating technique and agility exercises respectively, and the third, which followed a further six weeks of intervention when the groups were rotated. The measured times were tabulated and then statistically processed. Results: After the second measurement (POST_1), the group starting with the skating technique improved in 7 out of 8 tests. The group starting with agility skating showed improvement in 6 out of 8 tests. The most significant improvement for both groups was seen in the 30m backwards test, with the group...
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Motor Learning Issues in the Elementary Flight Training
Santus, Richard ; Fiala, Miloš (advisor) ; Dvorský, Jaroslav (referee)
6 ABSTRACT Title: Motor Learning Issues in the Elementary Flight Training. Objectives: This thesis aims to find out whether there is sufficient portfolio of resources concerned on Motor Learning in flight training and also to describe theoretical fundamentals of the Motor Learning process within various phases of the elementary flight training so that findings obtained can be used for further research or practical utilization both by instructors (i.e. enabling to increase the effectiveness of the motor learning process) and by potential elementary flight training candidates who intend to get involved into the these particular issues. The thesis is based on the existing literature analysis and own experience from the instructor and examiner practice. Methods: The method used is the existing literature analysis and comparison with own experience from the instructor and examiner practice. Results: The analysis resulted in stating that only one scientific thesis exists describing the relationship between motor learning and elementary flight training. A satisfactory quantity of flight training methodology manuals is currently available that may be applied nowadays. A suitable contribution to the literature of this branch would be a thesis aimed on comparison of the motor learning effectiveness in a simulator and...
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The Assessment of the Impact of the Sports Aerobics on the Postural Stabilization of the girls aged 8 to 10 years
Roubková, Leona ; Satrapová, Lenka (advisor) ; Nováková, Tereza (referee)
Title: The Assessment of the Impact of the Sports Aerobics on the Postural Stabilization of the girls aged 8 to 10 years Definition of the problem: This thesis deals with testing of the postural stabilization and also deals with detection of the occurrence of hypermobility in two groups of girls aged 8-10 years. The first group consist of girls that do sports aerobics and second group consist of girls that do not do any sport. Objectives: In the theoretical part I will devote a summary of findings on the development of postural security, with motor development and motor learning and also very briefly the hypermobility. The aim is to verify if the sports aerobics has a formative influence on postural stabilization of girls at a school age. I examine if the high training load at this early age leads to changes in postural motor skills in terms of its positive or negative influence. Furthermore, the research confirms the higher incidence of hypermobility among athletes. Methods: Selection of the research group on a voluntary basis and according to predetermined criteria. Practical testing of children assembled using two test batteries. Statistical data processing (Student's t-test, Spearman's correlation coefficient). Comparing the results between the two groups of girls. Results: Two test sets...
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The effekct of one training of postural stability in patiens with spinocerebellar ataxia
Filipovičová, Jana ; Pospíšilová, Mariana (advisor) ; Jevič, Filip (referee)
We followed the immediate effect of sensorimotor training on postural stability in patients with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA). We have tried to explain the possible mechanisms of adaptation to change COP, motor learning and neuroplasticity in the field of neurodegenerative changes in the cerebellum. Research Methods: A total of 10 patients with spinocerebellar ataxia (6 men, 4 women) aged 34-71 years, with an average disease duration of 11.6 years participated in the measurement of postural stability. First, we measured the patients with SCA before and after a 15-minute sensorimotor-training exercise, then this group underwent another day of the same measurement without sensorimotor training. As a second control group of 10 healthy subjects served a similar age, who also underwent sensorimotor training. Then we compared the results of posturographic measurement. Results: In the group of SCA patients, sensorimotor training was found significantly lower values in the monitored parameters LENGTH (t stat = 3,537731 > t krit = 2,262157), VELOCITY (t stat = 3,537731 > t krit = 2,262157) and energy to sustain COP (t stat = 2,715085 > t krit = 2,262157), measured on a foam pad with eyes closed. Measurement without making sensorimotor training produced no significant improvement in the results of monitored...
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Level of coordination abilities of young school age artistic gymnasts
Bendová, Eva ; Hájková, Jana (advisor) ; Mojžíš, Otakar (referee)
This master thesis focuses on the influence that artistic gymnastics has on the coordination abilities of young school age girls. The purpose of this thesis was to use motor tests in the field to compare the level of coordination abilities of young school age artistic gymnasts with that of non-sporting girls. The tests results were subsequently statistically evaluated and commented upon. Another aim of the thesis was to compare the coordination abilities of artistic gymnasts aged 6 - 8 years with those of artistic gymnasts aged 9 - 11 years whilst they were undertaking particular tests. From the tests results it can be seen that artistic gymnastics has a positive effect on the level of the childrens coordination abilities. This finding is supported by the fact that in all tests the artistic gymnasts succeeded better than the non-sporting girls. Of the two groups the older girls (9 - 11 years) were more succesful than the younger group (6 - 8 years). The theoretical part of the thesis describes the Child's Motor Development, emphasizing the relationship between coordination abilities and young school age. It discusses the environment of the branch of sport called "women's artistic gymnastics" and the need for the children's sports training.
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