CORRELAÇÕES ENTRE CONDIÇÃO FÍSICA E RENDIMENTO ACADÊMICO EM ESTUDANTES DE GRADUAÇÃO

Introduction: There are a few number of studies that have examined the effect of the level of physical fitness on academic success in university students. Goals: The purpose of the study is to determine the relationship between physical fitness and academic success in university students. Material and methods: The study included 183 university students. To determine physical fitness, Fitnessgram test battery was used. The students were grouped in respect of academic success status according to general academic marks. Results: Academic success was evaluated as low in 16.1% (n:15) of females, moderate in 38.7% (n:36) and high in 45.2%(n:42), and in male students a low level was determined in 18.9% (n:17), moderate in 52.2% (n:47) and high in 28.9% (n:26). Smoking cigarettes was seen to have created a difference in females with low academic success (p<.05). A difference was determined between the low and high academic success groups of both genders in respect of physical fitness (p<.05). In the physical fitness tests, a relationship was seen with the mean general academic points in all students, with exception of body mass index (BMI), a relationship was determined between other parameters and academic success (p<.05). Conclusions: High level of physical fitness provides positive contributions to academic success. No relationship was determined between BMI in females and mean general academic points. In females with a low level of academic success, the rate of cigarette smoking was higher.Introducción: Hay pocos estudios que hayan examinado el efecto del nivel de aptitud física sobre el éxito académico en estudiantes universitarios. Objetivos: El propósito del estudio es determinar la relación entre la aptitud física y el éxito académico en estudiantes universitarios. Material y método: El estudio incluyó a 183 estudiantes universitarios. Para determinar la aptitud física se utilizó la batería Fitnessgram. Los estudiantes fueron agrupados respecto al estado de éxito académico de acuerdo con las calificaciones académicas generales. Resultados: El éxito académico se evaluó como bajo en 16.1% (n: 15) de las mujeres, moderado en 38.7% (n: 36) y alto en 45.2% (n: 42), y en los estudiantes varones se determinó un nivel bajo en 18.9 % (n: 17), moderado en 52.2% (n: 47) y alto en 28.9% (n: 26). Se observó que fumar cigarrillos había creado una diferencia en las mujeres con bajo éxito académico (p <.05). Se determinó una diferencia entre los grupos de éxito académico bajo y alto de ambos sexos con respecto a la aptitud física (p <.05). En las pruebas de aptitud física, se observó una relación con los puntos académicos generales medios en todos los estudiantes, con excepción del índice de masa corporal (IMC), se determinó una relación entre otros parámetros y el éxito académico (p <.05). Conclusiones: Un nivel alto de condición física contribuye positivamente al éxito académico. No se determinó ninguna relación entre el IMC en las mujeres y los puntos académicos generales promedio. En las mujeres con bajo nivel de éxito académico la tasa de tabaquismo fue mayor.Introdução: Poucos estudos examinaram o efeito do nível de condicionamento físico Física no sucesso acadêmico em estudantes universitários. Objetivos: O objetivo do estudo é determinar a relação entre aptidão física e sucesso acadêmico em estudantes estudantes universitários Material e método: Participaram do estudo 183 estudantes universitários. Por Para determinar a aptidão física, foi utilizada a bateria Fitnessgram. Os alunos foram agrupados relativamente ao estado do sucesso académico de acordo com as qualificações académicas gerais. Resultados: O sucesso acadêmico foi avaliado como baixo em 16,1% (n: 15) das mulheres, moderada em 38,7% (n: 36) e alta em 45,2% (n: 42), e em estudantes do sexo masculino foi determinado nível baixo em 18,9% (n: 17), moderado em 52,2% (n: 47) e alto em 28,9% (n: 26). eu seidescobriram que fumar cigarros fez a diferença em mulheres com baixo sucesso acadêmico (p <.05). A diferença foi determinada entre os grupos de baixo e alta de ambos os sexos quanto à aptidão física (p<0,05). Em testes de aptidão física, foi observada uma relação com a média geral de pontos acadêmicos em todos os alunos, Com exceção do índice de massa corporal (IMC), foi determinada uma relação entre outros parâmetros e sucesso acadêmico (p <.05). Conclusões: Um alto nível de condição física contribui positivamente para o sucesso acadêmico. Não foi encontrada relação entre o IMC nas mulheres e a média geral de pontos acadêmicos. Em mulheres com baixo sucesso acadêmico a taxa de tabagismo foi maior

Ispitivanje mišićno-koštanih tegoba povezanih s radom i rizičnih čimbenika u veterinara

This study aimed to determine the frequency of work-related musculoskeletal discomforts (WMSDs) observed in veterinarians and the risk factors that may bring about these. Two hundred and seven veterinarians working in three provinces in south west Turkey were included in the study. The demographic and occupational information on the participants was recorded. The Modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to evaluate the musculoskeletal problems of different body parts, which cause difficulties at work and result in staying away from work. 49.8 % of veterinarians mostly have problems with lower back, 41.1 % with back, and 39.1 % with neck. The frequency of WMSDs tends to increase with the progress of professional experience. Three work-related activities during which veterinarians experience most difficulties while at work are obstetric procedures (28 %), vaccination (25.6 %), and driving (23.2 %). It is statistically significant that arm problems are observed more in veterinarians working with large animal types (p<0.05). The high level of job related stress and low job satisfaction statistically significantly affect the formation of WMSDs (p<0.05). The study showed that a large number of veterinarians experienced work-related musculoskeletal pain and discomforts that could be caused by some physical and psychosocial risk factors. Therefore, it is recommended for veterinarians to receive education on ergonomics and exercise from the beginning of their professional lives to prevent WMSDs.Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je utvrditi učestalost mišićno-koštanih tegoba povezanih s radom (eng. work-related musculoskeletal discomforts – WMSD) koje su primijećene u veterinara te rizičnih čimbenika koji mogu dovesti do tih tegoba. U ispitivanje je bilo uključeno dvjesto sedam veterinara koji rade u trima provincijama u jugozapadnoj Turskoj. Prikupljeni su demografski i podaci o radnome mjestu sudionika. Primjenom Modificiranog nordijskog upitnika o mišićnokoštanim tegobama (The Modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire) prikupljeni su podaci korišteni u procjeni mišićno-koštanih problema u različitim dijelovima tijela koji uzrokuju poteškoće na radu i rezultiraju odsutnošću s posla. Utvrđeno je kako 49,8 % veterinara uglavnom ima problem s donjim dijelom leđa, 41,1 % ima problem s leđima, a 39,1 % s vratom. Učestalost WMSD-a povećava se s povećanjem radnog iskustva. Tri su radne aktivnosti tijekom kojih veterinari imaju zdravstvenih tegoba: opstetrički postupci (28 %), vakcinacija (25,6 %) i vožnja (23,2 %). Statistički su značajni problemi s rukama od šake do ramena u veterinara koji rade s velikim životinjama (p<0,05). Visoka razina stresa povezanog s poslom i niska razina zadovoljstva radnim mjestom statistički značajno utječu na pojavu WMSD-a (p<0,05). Ispitivanje je pokazalo da velik broj veterinara osjeća mišićno-koštanu bol i tegobe koje su povezane s poslom, a koje bi mogle biti uzrokovane nekim fizikalnim ili psihosocijalnim rizičnim čimbenicima. Kako bi se spriječila pojava mišićno-koštanih tegoba povezanih s radom, veterinarima se preporučuje edukacija o ergonomiji i vježbanje od samog početka profesionalnog života

Effect of Self-perceived Fatigue on Balance and Functional Mobility in Middle-Aged Obese Women

The aim of this study was to examine effect of fatigue levels on functional mobility and balance in middle-aged obese females. The study included 98 healthy females aged 40-60 years with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. Self-perceived fatigue was evaluated with a self-administered questionnaire, the Checklist of Individual Strength in Turkish (CIS-T), on which 62.3% of the study subjects identified themselves as fatigued. The body weight and BMI values of fatigued subjects were found to be higher than those of the non-fatigue group (p<0.05). The reported exercise habits of the fatigue group were found to be significantly lower than their non-fatigued peers (p<0.05). The level of functional mobility (Timed Up and Go Test), static balance (One-Legged Stance Test with Eyes Open) and dynamic balance (Functional Reach Test and the 3-meter Timed Tandem Walk Test) were measured, and statistically significant differences were found between fatigue and non-fatigue groups on all of them (p<0.05). In addition, correlations were found between the sub-parameters of the CIS-T scale and the functional tests a

The Effect of Sleep Quality and Sleepiness on Fatigue Activities of Daily Living and Physical Activity in the Elderly

Objective:This study was planned to determine the effects of sleep quality and sleepiness on fatigue, activities of daily living, and physical activity in the elderly.Materials and Methods:Four hundred forty nine elderly volunteers aged 65 and over, living at home, participated in this study. Socio-demographic data form, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PUKI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE), Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS), Katz Activities of Daily Living Scale (BADL), and Lawton and Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (EADL) Form were applied to participants.Results:While BADL and EADL scores of the elderly with increased daytime sleepiness and poor sleep quality were significantly lower than other individuals; FIS scores were found to be high (p0.05). ESS was negatively correlated with BADL (r=-0.275) and EADL (r=-0.324, and positively correlated with FIS (r=0.417) at a moderate level. PUKI was negatively correlated with BADL (r=-0.289) and EADL (r=-0.272); positively correlated with FIS (r=0.383) at a moderate level. PUKI was negatively correlated with PASE (r=-0.161) at a lower level (p<0.001).Conclusion:Increased daytime sleepiness and poor sleep quality in the elderly negatively affect daily life activities and increased fatigue. Therefore, in the elderly it is necessary to screen for sleep disorders and to raise awareness of the importance of sleep quality. Concurrently, it is thought that it would be beneficial to include sleep assessment within the geriatric assessment parameters

FİZYOTERAPİ ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN FİZİKSEL AKTİVİTE DÜZEYLERİ İLE SAĞLIKLI YAŞAM BİÇİMİ DAVRANIŞLARININ İLİŞKİLENDİRİLMESİ

Giriş: Çalışmanın amacı, Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Bölümü’nde öğrenim gören öğrencilerin fiziksel aktivite düzeyleri ve sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışlarının belirlenmesi ve ilişkilendirilmesidir. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışmaya Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi’nde öğrenim gören toplam 220 (kadın:149, erkek:71 ) fizyoterapi öğrencisi gönüllü olarak katılmıştır. Öğrencilerin fiziksel aktivite düzeylerini belirlemede “Uluslararası Fiziksel Aktivite Değerlendirme Anketi” (inaktif, minimum aktif ve aktif olarak MET yöntemiyle belirlenmiştir) kısa formu kullanılırken, sağlıklı yaşam davranışlarının belirlenmesinde “Sağlıklı Yaşam Biçimi Davranışları Ölçeği II” kullanılmıştır. Sağlıklı Yaşam Biçimi Davranışları Ölçeği alt parametreleri; sağlık sorumluluğu (SS), fiziksel aktivite (FA), beslenme (B), manevi gelişim (MG), kişilerarası ilişkiler (Kİ), stres yönetimi (SY) olarak belirlenmiştir. Bulgular: İstatiksel analizde tüm veriler için tanımlayıcı istatistik (ortalama ve standart sapma)uygulanmış ve anlamlılık düzeyi p&lt;0.05 olarak belirlenmiştir. Fizyoterapi öğrencileri toplam fiziksel aktivite düzeyi açısından minimum aktif olanlar grubunda yer alırken (2102,34±1932,78), sağlıklı yaşam biçimi toplam puan açısından da yüksek sayılabilecek bir puana (126,13±17,22) sahip oldukları bulunmuştur. Yapılan Pearson Çarpımlar Moment Korelasyon analizi sonucunda araştırmaya katılan öğrencilerin fiziksel aktivite düzeyi ile Sağlıklı Yaşam Biçimi Davranışları Ölçeği’nin alt parametresi olan sağlık sorumluluğu (r=.094, p=.165), beslenme(r=.118, p=.082), manevi gelişim (r=.125, p=.064), kişilerarası ilişkiler (r=.051, p=.448) ve stres yönetimi (r=.075, p=.267) arasında anlamlı bir ilişki bulunamamıştır. Fiziksel aktivite düzeyi ile Sağlıklı Yaşam Biçimi Davranışları Ölçeği’nin alt parametresi olan fiziksel aktivite (r=.368, p=.000) ve sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışı(r=.205, p=.002) arasında anlamlı pozitif bir ilişki belirlenmiştir. Sonuç: Çalışmadaki bulgular Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Bölümü öğrencilerinin sağlıklı yaşam davranışlarının fiziksel aktivite düzeyini belirlemede etkin olduğu söylenilebilir

Comparison of Pressure Pain Threshold, Grip Strength, Dexterity and Touch Pressure of Dominant and Non-Dominant Hands within and Between Right- and Left-Handed Subjects

This study was done to evaluate differences in pressure pain threshold, grip strength, manual dexterity and touch pressure threshold in the dominant and non-dominant hands of right- and left-handed subjects, and to compare findings within and between these groups. Thirty-nine right-handed and twenty-one left-handed subjects participated in the study. Pressure pain threshold was assessed using a dolorimeter, grip strength was assessed with a hand-grip dynamometer, manual dexterity was evaluated using the VALPAR Component Work Sample-4 system, and touch pressure threshold was determined using Semmes Weinstein monofilaments. Results for the dominant and non-dominant hands were compared within and between the groups. In the right-handed subjects, the dominant hand was significantly faster with the VALPAR Component Work Sample-4, showed significantly greater grip strength, and had a significantly higher pressure pain threshold than the non-dominant hand. The corresponding results for the two hands were similar in the left-handed subjects. The study revealed asymmetrical manual performance in grip strength, manual dexterity and pressure pain threshold in right-handed subjects, but no such asymme-tries in left-handed subjects

Relationship of Lower Extremity Muscle Strength with Balance and Lower Extremity Functions in Elderly Women

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationships between strength of different muscle groups of the lower extremity, balance and lower extremity functions in women over 65 years. Materials and Methods: A total of 72 voluntary women participated in the study. Falling story in the last year, age, body weight and height were recorded. Berg Functional Balance Scale, Functional Reach Test, Timed Up and Go Test, and Lower Extremity Functional Scale were evaluated. Muscle strength measurements in the lower extremity were performed with digital handheld dynamometer. The relationship between parameters in the elderly subjects was evaluated by Pearson correlation analysis. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to determine the difference between the groups. Results: Eight of the participants (11.1%) had falling stories in the last year. Berg Functional Balance Scale score was 49.7±5.6 (32-56) points, Functional Reach Test score was 23.2±5.7 (12-38) cm, Timed Up and Go Test score was 10.8±4.4 (4.2-33.3) s, and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale score was 39.6±15 (12-79) points. All of the tests were associated with lower extremity muscle strength at different levels. Analyzed test parameters correlated with age (p˂0.05). Hip extensor, knee extensor and ankle dorsiflexor muscle strength, Timed Up and Go Test and Functional Reach Test results were worse in the group with falling stories (p˂0.05). Conclusions: Functional score, mobility and balance are related to lower extremity muscle strength in elderly women. Increasing muscle strength will reduce the risk of falls and increase independence

Assessment of kinesthetic awareness and fine motor dexterity in music students with performance-related hand disorders

Objective: Kinesthetic sense and fine motor skills are extremely important when playing a musical instrument. The aim of this study was to determine differences in kinesthetic awareness and fine motor dexterity between music students with performance-related hand disorders (PRHDs) and healthy music students