Wpływ masażu głębokiego na mięsień czworogłowy piłkarzy nożnych, w badaniach izokinetycznych i termowizyjnych = Influence of massage deep in quadriceps soccer players, in isokinetic testing and thermography

Żuk Maciej, Dębiec-Bąk Agnieszka, Pawik Łukasz, Skrzek Anna. Wpływ masażu głębokiego na mięsień czworogłowy piłkarzy nożnych, w badaniach izokinetycznych i termowizyjnych = Influence of massage deep in quadriceps soccer players, in isokinetic testing and thermography. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2016;6(7):236-251. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.57448http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/3689https://pbn.nauka.gov.pl/sedno-webapp/works/735974  The journal has had 7 points in Ministry of Science and Higher Education parametric evaluation. Part B item 755 (23.12.2015).755 Journal of Education, Health and Sport eISSN 2391-8306 7© The Author (s) 2016;This article is published with open access at Licensee Open Journal Systems of Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, PolandOpen Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium,provided the original author(s) and source are credited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial License(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited.This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercialuse, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited.The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper.Received: 15.06.2016. Revised 09.07.2016. Accepted: 09.07.2016.  Artykuł oryginalny WPŁYW MASAŻU GŁĘBOKIEGO NA MIĘSIEŃ CZWOROGŁOWY PIŁKARZY NOŻNYCH, W BADANIACH IZOKINETYCZNYCH I TERMOWIZYJNYCHINFLUENCE OF MASSAGE DEEP IN QUADRICEPS SOCCER PLAYERS, IN ISOKINETIC TESTING AND THERMOGRAPHYŻuk Maciej, Dębiec-Bąk Agnieszka, Pawik Łukasz, Skrzek AnnaWydział Fizjoterapii, Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego we WrocławiuFaculty of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw Wydział Fizjoterapii AWF WrocławAl. I. J. Paderewskiego 35 51-612 Wrocławtel. +48 71 34 73 046e-mail: [email protected]  STRESZCZENIECelem pracy była ocena zmian parametrów prędkościowo-siłowych mięśnia czworogłowego uda oraz ocena zmian rozkładu temperatury powierzchniowej kończyn dolnych w wyniku zastosowania elementów masażu głębokiego. W badaniach wzięło udział 21 piłkarzy nożnych, w wieku od 16 do 17 roku życia (średnia 16,8 lat). Przed zastosowaniem elementów masażu głębokiego każdy z zawodników został poddany badaniu termowizyjnemu i izokinetycznemu. Po przeprowadzeniu pierwszej części badań u każdego piłkarza mięsień czworogłowy uda został poddany 10 minutowemu głębokiemu rozcieraniu. Po wykonanej pracy kończyny dolne zostały poddane analizie termowizyjnej przy pomocy specjalnej kamery. Następnie badani ponownie wzięli udział w badaniu na stanowisku do badań izokinetycznych Biodex System 4, przy prędkości 60 o/s i 180 o/s.Na podstawie przeprowadzonych badań wykazano, że zastosowanie elementów masażu głębokiego ma pozytywy wpływ na narząd ruchu piłkarzy nożnych. Zastosowanie masażu wpływa na istotny wzrost temperatury powierzchniowej kończyn dolnych zarówno w rejonie przednim jak i tylnym. W badaniach izokinetycznych wykazano istotny wzrost parametrów prędkościowo – siłowych przy prędkości 180 o/s. Przy prędkości 60 o/s   istotnego wzrostu nie zaobserwowano. Wyniki przeprowadzonych badań potwierdzają zdrowotny wpływ masażu głębokiego. ABSTRACTThe aim of the thesis was to assess the changes in force – velocity parameters generated by quadriceps femoris and to assess the changes in lower limb’s surface temperature as a result of deep tissue massage application. The study involved 21 soccer players  in age of 16 to 17 years (mean 16,8 years). Before using deep tissue massage elements, each of players has been tested in thermography and isokinetic research. After the first part of this study each player’s quadriceps femoris was subjected to 10- minutes deep grinding. After application of deep tissue massage elements lower limbs were analyzed once again using a special thermal imaging camera. Then, again the subjects took part in the isokinetic test on Biodex System 4 with 60 deg/s and 180 deg/s speed.On the grounds of the conducted studies it has been shown that deep tissue massage application has positive effects on footballer’s motor system. Massage application cause a significant increase of the lower limb’s surface temperature in area of the front as well as rear part. Isokinetic studies have been shown a significant increase in force – velocity parameters at a speed of 180 deg/s. At 60 deg/s significant increase was not observed. Results of this study confirm the health impact of deep tissue massage. Słowa kluczowe: masaż, piłkarze nożni, termografia, badania izokinetyczne.Key words: massage, soccer players, thermography, isokinetic research

Assessment of Viscoelastic Parameters of Muscles in Children Aged 4–9 Months with Minor Qualitative Impairment of the Motor Pattern after Vojta Therapy Implementation

The aim of this study was to assess if there are any objective changes in the viscoelastic parameters of the erector spinae muscle after Vojta stimulation. The study involved 22 healthy children at an average age of 7 months and with an Apgar score of 8–10 points, who were referred for rehabilitation due to a slight delay in the phases of psychomotor development. The first group consisted of 11 children with increased muscle tone (IMT) and the second group consisted of 11 children with non-increased muscle tone (nonIMT). All study participants received a one-time Vojta therapy session, which was continued for 4 weeks by parents at home. The viscoelastic parameters of the dorsal extensor muscle were measured three times. In the first study group, changes in the viscoelastic parameters of the extensor muscles of the back occurred immediately after the therapy at the first examination, whereas changes in the supporting and extensor function of the limbs occurred in both groups at the second examination. Analysis featuring an objective assessment allows physiotherapists to diagnose local changes in the viscoelastic parameters after the implementation of therapy. These studies are the first pilot studies to be continued with a 30- or 60-day follow-up

Thermographic of the Microcirculation in Healthy Children Aged 3–10 Months as an Objective and Noninvasive Method of Assessment

Background: The aim of this study was to assess if thermography as an objective and non-invasive research tool is capable of identifying the changes in the surface temperature of the body as a response to muscle stimulation in Vojta therapy. The research group consisted of children aged 3–10 months with slight abnormalities of the motor pattern, subjected to individually selected stimulation elements according to Vojta. Methods: The Vojta method of spontaneous motor assessment and the thermovision method of assessing the microcirculation properties of muscles were used for the evaluation. Results: In the study group, changes in the microcirculation parameters of the extensor muscles of the back occurred immediately after the therapy at the first examination. Conclusions: The analysis featuring an objective assessment allows physiotherapists to diagnose local temperature changes based on the effect of microcirculation parameters in the musculofascial structures. Trial registration: The research was conducted as a pilot study for a scientific project approved by the Commission for Scientific Research of the University of Health and Sport Sciences in Wroclaw No 24/2021. The study is currently in the registration process with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry

The Occurrence of the Sensory Processing Disorder in Children Depending on the Type and Time of Delivery: A Pilot Study

Over recent years, the concept of Sensory Integration has become more popular. Knowledge about Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) also has grown, and it is often discussed in scientific research. Sensory disturbances can cause problems in learning and behaviour of children in whom no medical diagnosis has been made. These are healthy children regarding the environment, but their behaviour is often described as strange in the meaning not appropriate/not adequate to the situation. The aim of the study was to analyse if there is a correlation between occurrence of SPD and the time or the way of delivery. Participants were 75 children, ages 5–9 years old. Children born prematurely (n = 25), and children delivered by caesarean section (C-section) (n = 25) were compared to the ones born on time by natural means (n = 25). Research was based on a questionnaire filled by children’s parents. Descriptive results and percentage calculations were compared. SPD were detected among 84% of pre-borns and among 80% of children delivered by C-section and it is statistically significant. Both groups are at higher risk of Sensory Processing Disorder than those delivered on time by vaginal birth. Due to the results, the time and the way of the delivery are the factors that affect Sensory Processing Disorder

Effect of Core Stabilizing Training on Young Individuals Presenting Different Stages of Degenerative Disc Disease—Preliminary Report

The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of stabilizing training for the deep core muscles of the lumbar spine in subjects with degenerative disc disease. This study was conducted on 38 participants. The participants were divided into two groups: the extrusion group (EXT, n = 17) and the protrusion group (PRO, n = 21). All the subjects underwent a four-week-long core stability exercise-based treatment (five sessions/week). Clinical outcome measures were assessed pre-intervention (pre), post-intervention (post) and four weeks after the intervention (follow-up). The primary outcome measures were the spinal range of motion (ROM; Spinal Mouse® device) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). In the PRO group, the ROM decreased from 88.52° pre-intervention to 83.33° post-intervention and to 82.82° at follow-up (p = 0.01), while the ODI decreased from 16.14 points pre-intervention to 6.57 points post-intervention, with 9.42 points at follow-up (p < 0.01). In the EXT group, the ROM decreased from 81.00° pre-intervention to 77.05° post-intervention, then increased to 77.94° at follow-up (p = 0.03), while the ODI decreased from 22.58 points pre-intervention to 15.41 points post-intervention and to 14.70 points at follow-up (p < 0.001). Although the stabilizing exercise sessions improved the clinical outcomes in each group, we cannot make conclusions as to whether the type of intervertebral disc damage significantly affects the results of stabilizing exercise-based treatment

Assessment of quality of life after the DIAM TM spinal stabilization system

Chantsoulis Marzena, Sipko Tomasz, Wójtowicz Dorota, Pawik Łukasz, Dębiec-Bąk Agnieszka, Wołoszyn Daria, Skrzek Anna. Assessment of quality of life after the DIAMTM spinal stabilization system. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2016;6(10):279-288. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.162080 http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/3943         The journal has had 7 points in Ministry of Science and Higher Education parametric evaluation. Part B item 755 (23.12.2015). 755 Journal of Education, Health and Sport eISSN 2391-8306 7 © The Author (s) 2016; This article is published with open access at Licensee Open Journal Systems of Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Poland Open Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and source are credited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited. The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper. Received: 02.10.2016. Revised 02.10.2016. Accepted: 20.10.2016.       Assessment of quality of life after the DIAMTM spinal stabilization system Marzena Chantsoulis1,2, Tomasz Sipko1, Dorota Wójtowicz1, Łukasz Pawik*1, Agnieszka Dębiec-Bąk1, Daria Wołoszyn3, Anna Skrzek1   1 Academy of Physical Education, Wrocław, Poland 2 4th Military Hospital, Wrocław, Poland 3Wroclaw Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center, Fryderyka Chopina 5, 51-609 Wrocław,   Marzena Chantsoulis, 4th Military Hospital with Policlinic, Neurosurgery Department, ul. Weigla 5, 50-981 Wroclaw, Poland Academy of Physical Education, ul. I. Paderewskiego 35, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland [email protected] , +48 71 347 30 76.   Tomasz Sipko, Academy of Physical Education, Wrocław, Al. Paderewskiego 35, 51-612 Wrocław, [email protected] , +48 71 347 30 84.   Dorota Wójtowicz, Academy of Physical Education, Wrocław, Al.  Paderewskiego 35, 51-612 Wrocław, [email protected] , +48 71 347 30 76.   * Łukasz Pawik, Academy of Physical Education, Wrocław, Al. Ignacego Paderewskiego 35, 51-612 Wrocław, [email protected] , +48 71 347 30 76.   Agnieszka Dębiec-Bąk, Academy of Physical Education, Wrocław, Al. Ignacego Paderewskiego 35, 51-612 Wrocław, [email protected] , +48 71 347 30 76.   Daria Wołoszyn, Wroclaw Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center, Fryderyka Chopina 5, 51-609 Wrocław, [email protected], +48 71 372 94 05.   Anna Skrzek, Academy of Physical Education, Wrocław, Al. Ignacego Paderewskiego 35, 51-612 Wrocław [email protected] , +48 71 347 30 76.         Assessment of quality of life after the DIAMTM spinal stabilization system   Purpose. The Device for Intervertebral Assisted Motion (DIAM™) is a method that has been recently applied for the operative treatment of low back pain. The aim of this study was to assess the quality of life in patients with low back pain during the course of a single-level discopathy performed using the DIAM™ system, who previously had not undergone any surgical procedure within the lumbar spine. Methods. The study group consisted of 23 selected patients (15 women and 8 men) with a mean age of 47 years. All subjects underwent single-level fenestration with discectomy and DIAM™ system implantation. The level of pain and disability at rest and movement were evaluated at baseline (pre-surgery) and at 6 months after surgery. All patients underwent a post-operative rehabilitation programme. Patients were evaluated using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) –pain’s level at rest and movement, a modified Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and the Melzack Pain Questionnaire (MPQ). Results. Pain’s level reduction was observed in 78% of patients at rest and in 88% of patients at movement. 79% of patients presented an improvement in their ODI score, but disability still persisted in pain intensity and during lifting. All MPQ indicators also improved, but mostly in the psychological dimensions of pain. Conclusions. It was found that during the 6 months following a single-level DIAM™ implantation a greater decrease in pain at rest than at movement was recorded.   Key words: quality of life, DIAMTM, spinal stabilizatio

Body Balance after Fascial Therapy in Athletes with Soft Lower Limb Muscle Injuries

Background: Most injuries in competitive sports are due to overstrain and excessive muscular and fascial tension. This study aimed to assess the effects of a single session of fascial therapy on balance and lower limb weight-bearing in professional athletes following a lower limb soft-tissue injury. Methods: A pedobarographic platform was used to assess the weight-bearing on both lower limbs and corporal balance. A total of 41 athletes with an acute soft-tissue injury involving the quadriceps femoris muscle were included in the study. Each patient underwent myofascial therapy in the injured limb only. The therapy was intended to release tension and improve proprioception. Results: The injured and healthy limbs showed significant asymmetry in body weight distribution. Before treatment, the patients bore less weight on the injured limb than on the healthy limb. After fascial therapy, eyes-closed tests showed an improved weight distribution symmetry between the two lower limbs. There were no significant differences in the values of the evaluated balance parameters between those measured at baseline and those measured after the therapy, measured after the rehabilitation session. Conclusions: A single fascial therapy session has a beneficial effect on corporal balance in runners with an injured lower limb