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Nordic Walking - muscle response at movement apparatus in pelvis area
Hrouzová, Lenka ; Kračmar, Bronislav (advisor) ; Satrapová, Lenka (referee)
3 Abstract: Title: Nordic walking - muscle response at movement apparatus in pelves area. Purposes: The aim of the thesis is to compare muscle timing in pelves area using EMG during free bipedal walk and during the walk with special sticks. Methods: Surface electromyography combinated with kinematografy analysis used synchronized video recording. Results: It Managed to prove different muscle timing at Nordic walking and at free walk. It was proved lower activity of stabilization muscles at walk with sticks. Key words: Nordic walking, surface electromyography, stabilization muscles, kinematics analysis, bipedal locomotion
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The Value of "Priessnitz Walking" as older adult exercise: issues of safety, adherence to the regimen, and fitness maintenance
Komínová, Olga ; Bitnar, Petr (advisor) ; Slabý, Kryštof (referee)
This diploma thesis presents a new form of outdoor activity called Priessnitz Walking, which means a connection of nordic walking, cooling limbs in a cold water and a yoga breathing exercises. A physiological grounds of each of its parts has been explained in the theoretical part of the thesis as well as its benefits for older people. Next to this, the thesis concerns about a physiology of aging and the importance of regular physical activity in later life. Our clinical experiment investigated an effect of PW during six-week training programe in older women attending Cardio Club Motol. A significant change in cardiorespiratory function and a positive subjective evaluation of the participates has been shown. Besides, we have found Priessnitz walking to be a save kind of endurance training for older people. A long-term adherance, which we also focused on, was not confirmed. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Project of Nordic Walking Routes
Ondřich, Jan ; Tomášková,, Iva (referee) ; Lepková, Hana (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with development of Nordic walking trails in the vicinity of Palacky vrch in Brno. It is focused on a healthy lifestyle associated with Nordic walking and the construction of new circuits with different levels of difficulty at Palacky vrch. With this is connected also marking of the Nordic walking trails and suggestions information boards for visitors.
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Application of Nordic Walking and compensation exercises for seniors and their impact on health
SPERGEROVÁ, Diana
Bachelor thesis on "Use of Nordic Walking and compensation exercises for seniors and its impact on health" focuses on changes of physical fitness and body building during the twelve-week´s training cycle. Theoretical part deals with Nordic Walking and its technique and its influence and health effects. It also describes impact of physical activities on organism, aging and changes that are connected with it. Bachelor thesis is also focused on the compensation exercises. Practical part deals with characteristics of the research sample, methods used, interventional motion program and also overall results, which were found out through the input and output measurement.
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Effect of Nordic Walking on selected anthropometric indicators..
ŠIKLOVÁ, Helena
The thesis aims at finding out, how efficient the Nordic Walking therapy is, when applied to chosen segments of human musculoskeletal system. Also it aims at exploration of the question concerning the utilization of Nordic Walking during musculoskeletal system treatment with a connection to a visceral body sphere. The theoretical part is dedicated to an analysis of the professional terms and concepts closely related to Nordic Walking. Opinions of various Czech and foreign Nordic Walking topic specialists are stated there. In addition, body mass indicators, and the way in which exercise influences the human organism, are also described in the theoretical part of the thesis. The practical part consists of research sample characteristics, definition of utilized methodology and measurement results evaluation. The results are processed in the form of graphs and tables and amended by discussion
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Nordic Walking and its influence on chosen anthropometric parameters and fit parameters with women over 45
HEJNOVÁ, Martina
The bachelor thesis theme "Nordic Walking and its effects on selected anthropometric parameters and fitness for women from the age of 45 " is focused on fitness changes and changes in their body composition during a twelve-week-long training cycle. The work is divided into a theoretical and a research part. The definition of walking technique of Nordic walking, its benefits and its effects, is defined in the theoretical part. There are also described body structure indicators and a physical activity influence on the organism. There is a study sample characteristic, the methods which were used and the overall evaluation of results in the research part. The educational material intended for measured probands is in the appendix.
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Utilisation of Nordic walking in physiotherapy
VOLMANOVÁ, Martina
Nordic walking is modern exercise activity using special poles when walking. It is quadrupedal locomotion, when all limbs are in steady manner and so the stress and tension of muscles are equally distributed, which is beneficial to human posture. The use of any exercise activity in current modern and accelerated world is very beneficial and positive. Nordic walking is one of the exercise activities suitable to increase body control, for maintenance and enhancement of physical fitness. Nordic walking can be also used as one of the physiotherapeutic activities helping in motor system treatment. The theoretical section of the thesis briefly describes historical origin of Nordic waking. Further we can find the definition of basic equipment which is an integral part of this sport. Technique of the sport is described in every detail. The most frequent faults made against the technique of Nordic walking that people should avoid, are also outlined in the theoretical section of the thesis. There is suggested appropriate intensity of walking for each age group, suitable terrain, and also weather conditions. Major part of the theoretical section contains information about main effects of Nordic walking on single systems and about benefits resulting out of it. The aim of the Bachelor thesis is to outline problems and appropriate technique of Nordic walking and to suggest using this sport in physiotherapy. To reach the aims, there was used qualitative research, using 3 individuals 2 men and 1 woman. All 3 individuals suffered from chronic pain of various parts of the spine. There was taken history during first meeting and done kinesiological analysis. After that they were instructed in detail to master correct technique of Nordic walking. Participants were walking with poles twice or three times a week for 8 - 9 weeks. They were recording the distance and average speed into the tables they received during entry examination. There was also done kinesiological analysis again during the final examination. Participants also underwent unstructured interview to provide feelings and observations of whole investigation. These results were subsequently recorded into simple charts and tables that made easier data interpretation of the investigation. Findings based on participants? subjective assessment of back pain showed that the most remarkable changes concerned back pain that participants suffered from. All participants considered the investigation as positive and very relieving of the pain. Kinesiologic analysis showed apparent changes of the range of joints, namely in shoulder and hip joints. Participants themselves confirmed feeling better shape of the muscles and in general better physical fitness. Participants also noticed better body control; various asymmetries became symmetric what caused bilateral balancing of the tonus in various muscle segments. The discussion section of the thesis contains comparison of the results from this thesis and findings of Bronislav Kracmar?s two studies. He concluded that Nordic walking is not such beneficial exercise but also has a disadvantage. He found, using EMG, that when Nordic walking, there is present decreased activity of gluteus medius muscle which decreases demands for lateral stabilization of the pelvis unlike common bipedal walking. His investigation brought also positive result which is increased activity of latissimus dorsi muscle and deltoideus muscle which helps to stabilize shoulder joint. Thanks to the support of upper limb, diagonal muscle chains can interconnect as far as to opposite lower limb and so movement of high quality can be developed. Regarding this investigation, Kracmar recommends Nordic walking as proper physical activity relieving back pain. Nordic walking can be used in physiotherapy as an exercise activity to prevent motor system disorders as well as internal disorders. It can be also used as supplemental therapy during special cure of these disorders.
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Nordic walking in children with hearing disability aged 8-15 years
BROŽEK, Radek
In this work on the topic of "The use of nordic walking in children with hearing disability in age 8-15 years" in the first theoretical part I focus on nordic walking, his history, the correct technik influence on the functional systems of the human body. In addition, in this diplom work I focus on hearing loss, his significance and anatomy. A special chapter devoted to hearing disability as such, his etiology, classification and types of hearing loss. Emphasis on the development of children with hearing disability. In the practical part is devoted to the influence of nordic walking fitness program created for children with hearing disabilitou aged 8-15 years. . From the measured values of the health status and value orientation of the tests, I find this an adequate physical activity at the childern´s home in České Budějovice. The results indicate that the intervention motion program had a positive impact on children; benefits are demonstrable in particular improvements of menthal and physical health.
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Health related quality of live as the evaluation instrument of the Nordic walking procedure impacts and effects
NOSKOVÁ, Jitka
Chronic disorders of the locomotion organs belong to serious civilization diseases deteriorating the quality of human life. Medical literature generally accepts the opinion that the way of life is responsible for 50 % of our physical condition. Healthy lifestyle requires that we move regularly. Perceived as a kind of physical exercise, locomotion activities are expected to meet certain criteria - they should be attractive, easy to do, time unlimited, not expensive, and generally available. These criteria seem to be satisfied by what is known as Nordic Walking, an activity recently much promoted. This diploma paper uses a sample of 43 patients / clients suffering locomotion problems to evaluate the effect that Nordic Walking, as applied at the Rehabilitation Spa Sanatorium at Vráž, may have on the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), and it assesses the NW for its suitability of inclusion into the spa treatment as a part of group physical exercises. The sample of respondents comprised Czech patients having completed full spa treatment no shorter than 21 days, and German clients of the Spa, who paid for 3-week treatments between 1 July 2007 to 30 November 2007. The practical section of the paper relied on a quantitative method applied through the questionnaire technique, specifically the SF-36 HRQoL Questionnaire and the EDUTOOL Questionnaire. The SF-36 Questionnaire was used to investigate the health-related quality of life in eight principle areas, namely the physical functions; physical limitation of roles; emotional limitation of role; physical and emotional limitation of social functions; pain; mental health; vitality; and overall perception of the state of own health. The ninth area of investigation, employed primarily for internal supervision, rested in the changes of own health. The EDUTOOL Questionnaire (its balneology version designed to assess the basic nutritious, regimen and movement habits) was used to review the results of the educational interventions into the health & social sphere, and specify the period of their effectiveness after the balneology procedures were completed. The paper identified the procedure of Nordic Walking as an activity fit to be incorporated into the spa treatment, and proved it to be capable of improving the health-related quality of the patients' lives. Hypotheses formulated: a) Nordic Walking will enhance the health-related quality of life - confirmed b) The results will depend on proper observance of instructions and consistent application of stereotypes and habits instilled by the education - confirmed c) The German-speaking clients will be more consistent in the application of what they were taught than the Czech-speaking patients - confirmed The diploma paper can be a useful tool of social education suitable to enhance the awareness of this topic.
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Physiological aspect walking and Nordic walking as adequate kinetic activities.
BENEŠ, Václav
This bachelor thesis on the topic of The Physiological Aspect of Walking and Nordic Walking as an adequate physical activity focuses on chosen physiological changes of an organism during a five-month training cycle. In the theoretical part I describe the physiological changes of organism during a regularly repeated strain, and also the technique of walking, Nordic walking and health benefits of these activities are defined here. The research part of the thesis describes the measurement methods the results of the measurements and the total evaluation of the recorded results.
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