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The evaluation of foot arch and the distribution of foot-to-ground contact forces in young football players as well as their impact on the occurrence of injuries

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Szeliga E., Bac A., Kaczor S.

Advances in Rehabilitation

2019

vol. 33

issue 4

13-18

Introduction The foot is an important element of the human motor system. It is a single mechanism of propulsion and amortisation. Sports people, football players in particular, are especially prone to limb loading. In this discipline, the first contact with the sport as well as training begin at a very young age. In order to prevent traumas and injuries among young players, it is important to assess their foot arch. Material and methods A group of 30 players aged 13-18 who played football at the Progres Sports Academy in Cracow and at the lower- and upper-secondary schools in Cracow under the patronage of Marcin Gortat were tested. The tests involved the podoscopic evaluation of both feet, the test of both feet on a tensometric mat and a survey. To assess the longitudinal foot arch, Clarke’s angle was applied in the authors’ own tests. The transverse arch was evaluated using the Wejsflog index. Results For the overwhelming majority of the persons tested, the most common type of longitudinal arch was flat foot. Only a scant minority had a tendency towards hollow foot. The most common injuries among the examined footballers included muscle pulling and tearing as well as sprains and overloading. Most players suffered injuries of thigh muscles, knee joints, tarsal joints and feet. Conclusions It was confirmed that there was a significant correlation between the intensity of training and the frequency of injuries.

Występowanie dolegliwości bólowych dolnego odcinka kręgosłupa i nawyków ruchowych u osób prowadzących siedzący tryb życia

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Kaczor S., Bac A., Brewczyńska P., Woźniacka R., Golec E.

Advances in Rehabilitation

2011

vol. 25

issue 3

19-28

Currently, low back pain is a major health social and economic problem. The aim of this study was assessment of low back pain and habits of movement in individuals leading a sedentary lifestyle, due to the nature of their work. The study was conducted from November 2010 to February 2011. Research material consisted of two groups of people: 57 office workers (including 40 women and 17 men) and 43 bus drivers and taxi drivers (men only). In the first group age ranged from 21 to 60 years, and the second between 21 and 63 years. Research tool was the author’s own questionnaire consists of four parts. The first and second part contained questions about personal data and information about the job. In the third part respondents were asked about any pain in the lower spine, while in the fourth part we asked about movement of habits, knowledge of prevention and ways of spending free time. The results indicate frequent occurrence of low back pain among drivers (62,8%). This problem also often applies to people with high abnormal BMI (25 and above). More irregularities in posture appeared in the group of office workers than among drivers.

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The evaluation of foot arch and the distribution of foot-to-ground contact forces in young football players as well as their impact on the occurrence of injuries

Występowanie dolegliwości bólowych dolnego odcinka kręgosłupa i nawyków ruchowych u osób prowadzących siedzący tryb życia