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Kinesiological study performed Frenchay Arm Test in patients with spastic hemiparesis
KOPECKÁ, Monika
This bachelor thesis is devoted to a kinesiological study of the Frenchay Arm Test in patients with spastic hemiparesis. It is a study focused on the kinesiological analysis of selected items in modified Frenchay Arm Test, which is supplemented with mapping of electrical activity of selected muscles by surface electromyography in patients with spastic hemiparesis before and after botulinum toxin application. The theoretical part describes the different manifestations and forms of spastic paresis. Clinical scales for the assessment of spasticity and treatment options are also presented. The last part is devoted to grip functions and selected tests assessing functional abilities of the hand. One of those listed is the Frenchay Arm Test and its modified version. It is a tool that assesses common activities of daily living. In the practical part, a qualitative research was used. The research sample consisted of two probands with spastic hemiparesis who were indicated for botulinum toxin treatment. Kinesiological analysis was performed on each before and after botulinum toxin application. It included medical history, aspect, palpation, examination of sensation, reflexes and muscle strength, goniometry, spasticity examination according to Gracies and modified Frenchay Arm Test (mFAT). Three items were selected from this test, kinesiologically described in the practical section, in which the activity of selected muscles was mapped by surface electromyography (SEMG). By comparing the results, it was possible to observe the changes in muscle activity that occurred as a result of rehabilitation, botulinum toxin application and the kinesiological performance itself. It has been documented that mFAT is a suitable test for monitoring the effects of therapy in patients with spastic hemiparesis. However, it is important that it is evaluated by experienced therapists and its accurate performance is maintained. SEMG is a suitable method for mapping muscle activity, although the results and their interpretation are limited by the methodology of performance and the processing of the recording.
Aid to developing countries and the role of commercial communications
Kopecká, Monika ; Mikeš, Jiří (advisor) ; Žižková, Zuzana (referee)
The developing world presents many questions which are explored by different scientific disciplines and fields in an effort to find sustainable solutions to problems that are defined in the MDGs. Even the marketing and commercial communications brings many creative and effective solutions in order to help achieve these goals. The primary aim of this thesis is to identify the different types of development assistance provided by various subjects of our society, to characterize the market from the perspective of developing marketing strategies and to analyze the potential of selected tools of commercial communications in creating sustainable solutions to development problems. Communication for Development which is based on global partnership has the potential to accelerate the achievement of term and measurable development goals and presented work tries to demonstrate it through many examples.
Food crisis in the ACP group of states in the early 21th century
Kopecká, Monika ; Stuchlíková, Zuzana (advisor) ; Krč, Jakub (referee)
We are at the crossroads of the most serious global financial, energetic and food crisis in modern history. In following bachelor thesis we have closely focused on food crisis in particular on the period of years 2006-2008. The primary goal of the thesis is to sum up and analyse possible reasons of current food crisis. Rapid increase in food prices hit worst the poor and vulnerable groups of people all over the world. Therefore in the centre of our attention are countries of Africa, Caribic and Pacific and consideration of impacts of food crisis on them. Part of this paper are also possible solutions while cooperating with developed contries. As partner for collaboration by diminishing impacts of food crisis and building food security in developing countries have been chosen the European union because of its longlasting relations with ACP group of states.

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