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Motor performance and somatic characteristics of women
KALIŠOVÁ, Karolína
Karolína Kališová: Motor performance and somatic characteristics of women (age category 25,00 - 34,99). The aim of the thesis is to compare and evaluate the measured results of 36 women (volunteer firefighters) aged 25,00 - 34,99 years. Measurements were conducted from October 2023 to January 2024, focusing on body characteristics such as height, weight, circumferential dimensions (right arm, abdomen, hips, and right thigh), skinfold thickness (subscapular, suprailiac, above the biceps, above the triceps, on the mid-right thigh), and tests of spine mobility (Stibor's sign, Otto's sign, Schober's sign, Čepoj's sign, Thomayer's sign, and lateral flexion test). Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated for each subject based on height and weight, along with the sum of skinfolds. The research also included the evaluation of the foot printogram and a questionnaire on life satisfaction in the areas of health, work and employment, leisure time, own person, friends and relatives with additional supplementary questions. Interesting results of the study include, for example, a comparison of our sample with 50-year-old volunteer firefighters (Douchová, 2019), where significantly higher differences were observed in older women in terms of foot arch decline (tested by Chippaux and Šmiřák, average in the flat foot category), and spine mobility (Stibor's sign, Otto's sign, Schober's sign, Čepoj's sign, Thomayer's sign) was statistically significantly less in older women except for the cervical spine (tested by Čepoj's sign).
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Design and verification of an exercise program for children of younger school age focused on flat foot compensation
PFAUROVÁ, Eliška
This thesis deals with the design and validation of an exercise program for younger school-age children that focuses on compensating for flat feet. The theoretical part is more general and the anatomical knowledge of the foot is summarized. It also describes methods of footprint assessment and principles of compensatory exercises. Content analysis, synthesis and two methods of flatfoot impression assessment were used in this thesis-the segment method (Purgaric, 1994) and the method according to Chippaux-Smiriak (Klementa, 1987). This was followed by the design of an exercise program containing 25 exercises aimed at the selected target group. The exercise program was implemented by all seventeen pupils from the first grade of primary school in physical education classes for eight weeks. All pupils also underwent an initial testing. A comparison of the entry and exit tests was carried out for six pupils from this class. These pupils were selected on the basis of demonstrating a reduced vault on entry testing. The exit testing was identical to the entry testing and was conducted under the same conditions. According to the segment method, four out of six pupils improved, and according to the Chippaux-Smirák method, five out of six pupils improved, therefore the design of the exercise programme can be considered successful. This exercise program can be used in physical education classes in primary schools.
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Selected Characteristics of the Mobility for Professional Firefighters
RYCHTÁŘOVÁ, Veronika
The aim of the thesis is to assess the mobility of the spine, the condition of flat foot and basic anthropological characteristics of professional firefighters. The measurements also included basic somatic features such as body height, body weight, skin folds, circumferential and width measures. The body mass index was calculated using body weight and body height figures. As part of the measurements, professional firefighters were subjected to spinal mobility tests (Stibor's symptom, modified Thomayer´s symptom, Otto´s symptom, Cepoj´s symptom, Schober´s symptom, lateroflex test) using a tape measure, a non-invasive standard test. A foot print on colored paper was used to assess the condition of the flat foot. Using the Chippaux-Smirak index, the value of the foot condition was generated. The results of the basic somatic features of the professional firefighters unit and the Czechoslovak Spartakiad 1985 reference unit differ greatly in favour of our ensemble. Statistically important differences in values were not made out in the body mass index. From the functional symptoms of the spine, according to the literature, the standard values included the average values of Stibor's forward bend and Schober's symptom. It was interesting to compare the components of the somatotype of our fire unit with the unit of bodyguards of the Police of the Czech Republic, where the differences in the average values of the endomorphic and mesomorphic components were evaluated as statistically high in favour of the bodyguards of the Police of the Czech Republic. The largest percentage of professional firefighters and bodyguards of the Police of the Czech Republic were among the category of somatotype - endomorphic mesomorph.
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Selected characteristics of the mobility in adolescent hockey players
ČERMÁKOVÁ, Simona
The aim of this bachelor thesis was to assess the mobility of the spine, the condition of flat feet and anthropological charakteristice of hockey players. The group of probands consisted of 40 boys aged 14-18, who are members of the hockey club in the Vysočina Region. Body height, weight, circumferential proportions (right arm, abdomen, hips, right thigh) and skin folds (above biceps, triceps, quadriceps, subscapular, suprailiacal) were measured and assessed. The Body Mass Index was calculated from body height and weight. The results of basic physical characteristics of the group of adolescent hockey players and reference groups of adolescent swimmers, probands of Czechoslovakian gymnastic performance in 1985 and probands of the 6th National Anthropological Research of Children and Youth 2001 are significantly different. Statistically highly significant differences in mean values were calculated for BMI, right thigh circumference, skinfolds above triceps, subskapular, suprailiacal compared to a set of adolescent swimmers in favor hockey players. In the functional tests of the spine are symptom of Stibor and symptom of Otto in forward bend, where the group of teenage swimmers achieved better than the group of teenage hockey players. The differences in the mean Chippaux-Šmiřák index (evalution of the condition of flat feet) right and left foot feet values of hockey players and swimmers were evaluated as highly statistically significant, more frequent flat feet was recorded in teenage hockey players. The differences in the mean scarf test right hand were evaluated as statistically significant in favor hockey players.
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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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Influence of sensomotoric stimulation on flat foot in preschool-aged children
Řehůřková, Markéta ; Nováková, Tereza (advisor) ; Maršáková, Kateřina (referee)
Title: The effect of sensomotoric stimulation on flat foot of children Introduction: Flat foot is a common health problem in childhood. Its development is related to congenital or acquired dysfunction of the plantar vault. There is no single opinion on the criteria for diagnosis and therapy forms. The aftereffects and health risks of flat foot are often neglected. The therapy form of sensomotoric stimulation, including balance exercises and walking barefoot over different surfaces, could be an appropriate part of the physical activities and games for children in kindergarten. Objectives: The main objective of this work is to evaluate the effect of sensomotoric stimulation of flat foot at preschool age. Methods: The research contains 21 children. Forty-two foot prints were taken at the beginning of the therapy. Three methods were used to evaluate the foot prints: the Chippaux-Šmiřák method, the Godunov-Sztriter method and the Mayer method. The therapy form of sensomotoric stimulation included balance exercises and walking barefoot over different surfaces. The duration of therapy was 15 minutes each school day for six months. The control foot prints of 15 children were taken after the therapy and the results were compared with the foot prints before therapy. Results: The research contains twenty-one...
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Application of Orthopedic Insoles in Childhood
Svobodová, Julie ; Nováková, Tereza (advisor) ; Maršáková, Kateřina (referee)
Title: Use of orthopaedic insoles in childhood Supervisor: PhDr. Tereza Nováková, PhD. Problem definition: The importance of the longitudinal arch is one of the most discussed topics in orthopaedics. Similarly important is the indication of orthopaedic insoles for flat feet especially in children. Experts have different opinions about what age insoles should be prescribed, and if their use is beneficial. So far, a clearly defined boundary has not been established between real pathology and a flexible flat foot formed on the basis of hypermobility which is to some extent physiological in childhood. Aim: To compare the plantograms of groups of six-year-old children with diagnosed pes planus/planovalgus before and after six month (or more) use of, individually prepared, insoles. To compare the results with a group of children that did not have insoles prescribed and on this basis to judge whether there was change (improvement) that can be proven with the use of a plantogram. Method: Two groups of six-year-old subjects were formed. The experimental group: subjects with prescribed orthopaedic insoles, and the control group: subjects that were not prescribed orthopaedic insoles. Plantograms were evaluated with the help of the Chippaux-Šmiřák index method. Conclusion: The results indicate a partial...
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Influence of sensomotoric stimulation on flat foot in preschool-aged children
Řehůřková, Markéta ; Nováková, Tereza (advisor) ; Maršáková, Kateřina (referee)
Title: The effect of sensomotoric stimulation on flat foot of children Introduction: Flat foot is a common health problem in childhood. Its development is related to congenital or acquired dysfunction of the plantar vault. There is no single opinion on the criteria for diagnosis and therapy forms. The aftereffects and health risks of flat foot are often neglected. The therapy form of sensomotoric stimulation, including balance exercises and walking barefoot over different surfaces, could be an appropriate part of the physical activities and games for children in kindergarten. Objectives: The main objective of this thesis was to compare foot prints of a group of children from one kindergarten class before and after six months of sensomotoric stimulation by three different methods (the Chippaux-Šmiřák method, the Godunov-Sztriter method and the Mayer method.). The second objective was to determine at what age category will be the highest prevalence of flat feet and also at what age group is the biggest improvement of the foot arch. The third objective was to compare each other method and determine whether the results will match. Hypothesis 1: After six months of sensomotoric stimulation of the feet of children occurs in the majority of feet of probands the improvement of the longitudinal foot arch...
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The influence of foot position on the size of the Q angle in patients with painful knee joint syndromes
Zimová, Barbora ; Malá, Jitka (advisor) ; Maršáková, Kateřina (referee)
Author: Bc. Barbora Zimová Title: The influence of foot position on the size of the Q angle in patients with painful knee joint syndromes Objectives: This master thesis aims to assess the effect of the foot on the position of the knee joint, particularly whether the degree of flat-footedness affects the Q angle and whether an active foot correction can change this angle. Furthermore, this thesis aims to compare whether painful knee joint syndromes affect these parameters in any way. Methods: A group of 40 probands with a total average age of 27 years and a unilateral painful knee joint syndrome, at least 6 months apart from incidental injuries/surgeries, underwent a complex clinical examination with a focus on the researched aspects associated with knee joint problems. This was followed by the making of a plantogram - - an examination of the pressure distribution of the foot by a machine from the company Pedikom, taking a photograph to evaluate the Q angle and the orientation of the talus position, complementing the qualitative evaluation of the sole image. An active correction of the foot position was then performed along with a simple exercise to support the longitudinal arch of the foot by activating the myofascial chains associated with it. The two examinations were then repeated. The...
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