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Compensatory foot arch exercises for athletes under the age of 18
Mutinská, Lucie ; Vařeková, Jitka (advisor) ; Kovařovic, Vojtěch (referee)
Title: Compensatory foot arch exercises for athletes under the age of 18 Objectives: The aim of the Bachelor thesis was to examine the effect of compensatory exercises on the shape and function of the foot arch in athletes under the age of 18. Method: In a quantitative empirical study in the form of a quasi-experiment, a group of performance athletes from track and field sports club ASK Dipoli z.s (n = 10, 6 girls, 4 boys) underwent a 2-month intervention program to support the foot arch. Separate exercises for activating and stabilising the foot arch took place 3 times a week for 10 minutes. In the data collection, diagnostic tests, biomedical and physical measurements related to the foot arch were used in both the pre-test and post-test: aspection, palpation, evaluation of leg stabilization, anthropometric data regarding the foot arch, evaluation of the foot printed on paper, and other specific tests. Using the Excel software, the results were recorded and statistically processed at the level of comparison of values between each test. Results: As a result of the intervention, 2 of the 10 probands experienced changes in leg stabilization, which was assessed with a test by standing on 1 leg. All 10 probands experienced foot-shaped changes: the foot posture index (100%) test in particular showed...
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Specific changes on feet of rhythmic gymnasts and possibilities of physiotherapeutic influence of the feet with the help of a movement program
Šťastná, Jana ; Satrapová, Lenka (advisor) ; Nováková, Tereza (referee)
Title: Specific changes on feet of rhythmic gymnasts and possibilities of physiotherapeutic influence of the feet with the help of a movement program Objectives: An objective of the thesis is to assess a function and specific changes on feet of rhythmic gymnasts and to demonstrate a positive influence of a movement program on these changes and the deteriorated function of the foot. To summarize the results of existing studies focused on influencing of proper function of the foot and to gain useful information from this experiment not only for physiotherapists, trainers and modern gymnasts but also for laical, actively sporting public which exhibit the same issues with the foot area Methods: The main essence of this scientific-research quantitative study is an influencing of deteriorated function and specific changes on feet of rhythmic gymnasts with the help of a movement program. The program was performed after each practice (i.e. 4 times a week) through the course of 3 months. 10 probands in the age from 14 to 17 years participated in the program. The experiment was based on the method of a comparison of 2 questionnaires and an entrance and exit kinesiological analysis, the part of which was also a test according to Véle (with visual control/without visual control) and a plantogram. For their...
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Specific changes on feet of rhythmic gymnasts and possibilities of physiotherapeutic influence of the feet with the help of a movement program
Šťastná, Jana ; Satrapová, Lenka (advisor) ; Nováková, Tereza (referee)
Title: Specific changes on feet of rhythmic gymnasts and possibilities of physiotherapeutic influence of the feet with the help of a movement program Objectives: An objective of the thesis is to assess a function and specific changes on feet of rhythmic gymnasts and to demonstrate a positive influence of a movement program on these changes and the deteriorated function of the foot. To summarize the results of existing studies focused on influencing of proper function of the foot and to gain useful information from this experiment not only for physiotherapists, trainers and modern gymnasts but also for laical, actively sporting public which exhibit the same issues with the foot area Methods: The main essence of this scientific-research quantitative study is an influencing of deteriorated function and specific changes on feet of rhythmic gymnasts with the help of a movement program. The program was performed after each practice (i.e. 4 times a week) through the course of 3 months. 10 probands in the age from 14 to 17 years participated in the program. The experiment was based on the method of a comparison of 2 questionnaires and an entrance and exit kinesiological analysis, the part of which was also a test according to Véle (with visual control/without visual control) and a plantogram. For their...
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The impact of non - functional sole of foot on the posture of people with non - sedentary kind of employment
TOMČALOVÁ, Michaela
This thesis focuses on the non-functional sole of the foot and its influence on people with sedentary job's body posture. As a non-functional sole of the foot is considered, in the research part of this thesis, the deviation of the standard that can be determined by means of podoscope which displays the sole of foot, or by functional tests. The first aim of this work is to describe the posture disorder of people working in an environment where they burden the sole of the foot in the long term. The second aim consists in the suggesting and applying a physiotherapeutic plan for particular people with a dysfunctional foot sole and not having sedentary job. The target of the research question was to define a particular pattern of the posture disorder as a consequence of the dysfunction of the foot sole. In the theoretical part of the thesis the reader is informed about the development and anatomy of the foot, its function that can be focused on from the point of view of a foot as such as well as the function of the foot as an impact on the posture when sitting, standing and walking. Another part deals with the posture and its modifications in both, the statistics and dynamics. In relation to the research part of this thesis, there are incorporated chapters about the possibilities for the examination of the foot from the point of inspection, palpation, active and passive movements and, last but not least, the functional examination including tests of the sole of the foot and instrumental examination of the posture - posturography. Because of the target of the description of the consequences of the non-functional foot sole, there is a description of the function muscle chains that connect the sole of the foot, and the posture, included. A short part of the theory is dedicated to sanitary footwear. For the research part of the work, three women aged 21 22 with non-sedentary jobs, working eight hours per day as a minimum, with subjective difficulties with the pain of lower limbs and back in the lumbar area, were chosen. The collection of data took place in the form of processing three case interpretations with the use of the method of an interview, comparison and a kinesiological analysis, including the use of objective methods of the examination with podoscope and posturograph. The content of the kinesiological analysis was focused on a chosen test that were after the end of the therapy registered in a chart depicting the pattern of the posture disorder. The examination by posturograph includes projection of the focal point of probands to the supportive base and the measure of their motoric abilities. There was a physiotherapeutical plan conducted and applied in the form of exercise during the therapy of probands. The therapy took place for nine weeks, the brobands exercised every two weeks under the supervision of a therapist with the purpose of eliminating potential mistakes. The exercise was extended or corrected according to the actual condition of probands. From the results of the theoretical part it is obvious that it is possible to create the pattern of the posture disorder in case of the people with non-sedentary working place.
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The influence of sensorimotor stimulation induced by specialized tools and pshysioterapeutical techniques on the function of the foot of middle childhood aged children
VOTAVOVÁ, Eva
This bachelor thesis addresses the function issues of children's foot and the possible ways of influencing it by using sensomotoric stimulation. The foot is an important organ, which has multiple functions. Locomotion is one of the primary functions. The ability to adapt to different types of surfaces is one of the other functions. The gait on different terrains is natural for the foot. Alas, under the influence of the modern age, we the deviate from nature and lock our feet into misshapen footwear. Last but not least it is the sensitive component, which allows the motor system to respond appropriately to stimuli. The name of this phenomenon is sensorimotor coordination. Its base principle is the processing of data sent from the proprioceptors embedded in the body structures. The central nervous system processes the information and responds in an organism-specific way. It is an essential requirement for physiological gait. Basic information allowing the understanding of the given topic is stated in the theoretical part, for example the anatomy and structure of the locomotion system in the lower extremity area, biomechanics of gait included. A great deal of attention is paid to sensomotoric stimulation and its possible usage. The practical part was made in the form of a qualitative research. The research poll consists of four younger school-aged subjects, who took part in a 3-month therapy. The results were obtained by comparing the pre-therapy examination and post-therapy examination. The aim of the bachelor thesis was to conduct a survey about sensomotoric stimulation and to elaborate how it can impact functions of the foot. The results show, that it can have a positive impact on subjects with signs of flat feet. The muscles of flat feet are flaccid and therefore the sensomotoric stimulation is a suitable therapy for this condition. It activates the main leg joints stabilizers and the short muscles of the arches. The results are not as convincing in the case of a high arch, nevertheless even this condition has shown improvement. The muscles of a foot with a high arch have higher tension and in many cases, structural changes are present. These changes can be removed only by operation, e.g. pes cavus. Nonetheless if the therapy is undertaken at an early age and with a proper intensity, a positive effect can be achieved. Sensomotoric stimulation should be a part of natural development for the human body. It ensures the correct and efficient integrating of muscle units during locomotion.
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Shoes and its effect on the foot and posture
KRÁSNÁ, Jana
This thesis in focused on the influence of footwear not only directly on the foot and its sole but also on the posture and body as a whole. The foot is firstly the organ that enables movement of the locomotive system but which also provides direct contact with the surroundings and the way of getting information about it through proprioception. The foot also enables "keeping" to the ground we move on. It is connected through the muscle system with the levels above and so mutual influence of all body segments is established. The posture of lumbar spine, the function of the diaphragm, posture of the cervical spine and of the shoulder joints are the most important. Due to the fact that we spend two thirds of the day, or 16 hours a day, wearing shoes, their influence cannot be insignificant. Most types of shoes hinder the above mentioned functions of the feet through their faulty construction and their influence can be described more as that of a splint. Wearing some shoes can bring completely unnatural or even pathological foot posture which through the muscle systems further influences faulty posture of higher body segments. Data for this research were obtained using qualitative research with 12 students of the University of South Bohemia participating. The research group was divided into three categories by the type of worn footwear (naked, sport and healed footwear respectively). Subjective examination of the standing posture as well as examination using a lead was conducted. The walking gait was examined first barefoot, then in normal wear and finally on narrowed base. Finally the examination of the foot was performed where activity and function was tested using the Véle method, further the toe abduction and the grip tests. The aim of this research was to map the influences of wearing the different types of shoes on the body as a whole. The results show that a foot capable of full activity and function is closely connected to the correct activity of the diaphragm. On the contrary, with pathological function of the foot the function of the higher body segments will be influenced negatively. The foot is therefore concluded to play a major role in the function of the locomotive system and should always be taken into account in physiotherapy.
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Application Dorn´s method Prouzová Púry in hallux valgus deformity
MAŤHOVÁ, Aneta
Hallux valgus is one of the most frequent static deformities of the forefoot while genetic predisposition has considerable influence here. This deformity is closely associated with the emergence of the transversal flatfoot. Broadened forefoot causes serious difficulties not only as a cosmetic defect, but also because it is painful when weight is put upon it. Also, calluses and blisters significantly reduce the selection of suitable footwear. The main goal of this paper is to summarize information on etiology, morphology and treatment options for hallux valgus diagnosis. The other objective is to apply the therapy of Prouzová Pury Dorn Method and to assess the effect of this treatment. The data for therapy evaluation are obtained from podobarographs and radiographs, kinesiologic examination and from patient surveys. The theoretical part is focused on anatomical structure of the foot, ontogenetic and phylogenetic development of the foot, kinesiology, foot function, muscle groups connecting the bottom of the foot with other body parts. The largest section is devoted to the foot examination techniques, the characteristics of the hallux valgus diagnosis, its etiology, prevention and treatment methods ? both conservative and surgical. As regards conservative treatment, I deal especially with Prouzová Pury Dorn Method which is also used in the practical part of this paper. The concluding part of the paper shows the application of Prouzová Pury Dorn Method therapy and its effect on the body movement system of four patients. The therapy was applied for the period of fifteen weeks. Processed and evaluated instrumental measurements, kinesiologic examination and patient surveys should clarify the changes caused by the treatment. Research results are summarized in the discussion and conclusion part.
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