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TOTAL ENERGY COSTS – AEROBIC AND ANAEROBIC, EXERCISE AND RECOVERY – OF FIVE RESISTANCE EXERCISES

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Scott C. B., Luchini A., Knausenberger A., Steitz A.

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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2014

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vol. 8

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issue 4

53-59

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We utilized a non-steady state method (kJ per set, not kJ min–1) to estimate the total energy costs (aerobic and anaerobic, exercise and recovery) of five different resistance exercises: incline bench press, squat, deadlift, shoulder shrug and calf raise. Using a Smith machine, work was precisely measured as the product of the vertical distance the lifting bar traveled and the amount of weight lifted. The average of two lifts performed on separate days was completed by 16 women (165 cm; 61.1 kg; 21.8 years) and 22 men (180.5 cm; 83 kg; 23.7 years). Overall 40 data points (the averages of 80 lifts) were plotted and correlations completed within each exercise for work and total energy costs: deadlift r = 0.997, squat r = 0.977, incline press r = 0.947, shoulder shrug r = 0.921 and calf raise r = 0.941 (p < 0.05). The amount of oxygen consumed during exercise for each lift represented the lowest energy cost contribution (18%), followed by anaerobic (31%) and excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC, 51%) (p < 0.05). The identification of work (J) along with an estimate of the total energy costs (kJ) revealed remarkably consistent relationships within any given resistance exercise, leading to a predictable increase in the cost of lifting for each exercise. However, due to the muscle/joint and movement characteristics of each exercise, the work to cost relationship differed for all lifts.

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The Experience of Dual Career through Slovak Athletes’ Eyes

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Geraniosova K., Ronkainen N.

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vol. 66

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issue 1

53-64

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The purpose of this study was to examine how Slovak athletes experience dual career (the combination of an athletic career with education and/or work). The study strived to gain an understanding of the athletes’ attitudes towards education as well as perceived difficulties and supporting elements in pursuing dual career. Five athletes were interviewed once for approx. 105 min. The interviews and data analysis were based on Intepretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and the interviews were focused on their experience in combining an athletic career with education or work. The athletes experienced dual career as manageable as long as they were assisted by at least simple supportive structures and provided flexible arrangements. Peers had played an important role in athletes’ decision-making concerning dual career and in providing social support when facing challenges within dual career. The teachers’ prejudice against the athletes based on their athletic role and the lack of dual career structures appeared to be significant deficiencies in dual career support. Finally, the analysis revealed the negative perception of athletes and sport science students by educational representatives. This perception may be a hurdle to be overcome in future dual career development.

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Can the surgeon live his whole life? Analysis of the risk of death related to the profession

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Mitura K., Kozieł S., Komor K.

Polish Journal of Surgery

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2018

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vol. 90(1)

18-24

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More than half of physicians in Poland are over 50 years old. This raises concerns about the risk of lack of continuity of health care services due to the generational gap, particularly marked among interventional specialties. The physical and mental burden of general surgery affects those doctors in particular. The aim of the study is to assess whether the type of the profession pursued influences the average lifetime of a physician in Poland and the impact of the surgeon’s occupation on life expectancy compared to the rest of the population according to gender. Demographic data was obtained from official publications of the Central Statistical Office. Data on 189,459 physicians in Poland were obtained from the Central Register of Doctors. A total of 6,496 physicians and dentists deaths in the period from January 1st, 2010 to June 30th, 2014, including 722 surgeons, were analyzed. In general, both male physicians and dentists died at an older age than the mean population (74.9 years and 74.7 years vs. 68.9 years; p <0.05). Among women, only dentists lived longer (78.5 years) p <0.05), while women physicians died at a younger age than the average in the general population (76.4 vs. 77.2 years; p <0.05). The average lifetime of both male and female surgeons was 74.2 and 77.5 years, respectively. The average life expectancy of people aged 25 years with college/university education is 80.3 years for men and 86.6 years for women. Male surgeons live significantly longer than the average life expectancy in the general population of men. The average length of life of women surgeons is significantly lower than the average lifespan of women in the general population. The actual lifetime of surgeons in Poland is significantly lower than the expected average life expectancy for other people aged 25 with tertiary education. The average lifespan of surgeons in Poland does not differ significantly from the average life expectancy of other Polish physicians.

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Comparison of Knowledge and Attitudes Towards the Use of Scientific Research in Clinical Practice Among Departmental and Charge Nurses

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Belowska J., Panczyk M., Gotlib J.

Polish Journal of Public Health

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2015

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vol. 124

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issue 3

138-144

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Introduction. The awareness of benefits arising from the use of the latest results of scientific research (EBNP – Evidence-Based Nursing Practice) among departmental and charge nurses is a necessary condition to ensure effective and safe health services and nursing care meeting the highest standards of patient care. Aim. The comparison of knowledge of and attitudes towards EBNP among nurses depending on their position. Material and methods. Twenty one departmental nurses (PO) (mean age 50.38 years, min. 37, max. 62, SD=7.35) and 20 Bachelor's degree students of a bridge programme (SSP) (mean age 43 years, min. 34, max. 55, SD=6.37). Qualitative study and analysis of the results, structured interview, extended focus. Results. PO and SSP were not able to define the acronyms EBM and EBP correctly and did not have detailed knowledge of the criteria for assessment of reliability of scientific literature. A majority of DN was familiar with the available journals for nurses and was aware of benefits resulting from using EBNP. The use of EBNP in everyday clinical practice in SSP group was limited by a lack of time, insufficient knowledge of English and access to the Internet, as well as working at the position that makes taking decisions on developing procedures and standards for nursing care impossible. Conclusions. 1. The level of knowledge about EBNP in both groups was inadequate and needs urgent supplementation of knowledge and skills of nurses with reference to this subject area. 2. The attitudes of nurses towards EBNP were different depending on their work position. Departmental nurses were aware of benefits resulting from using the most recent study results in everyday clinical practice and being up-to-date with medical knowledge. 3. The boundaries limiting the use of EBNP in everyday clinical practice by the study participants were objective and they require system changes with reference to the organization of work and the system of continuing education.

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The Value of Education and Work in the Representatives of Gymnasts' Opinion

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Perzyńska-Biskup A., Sawczyn S.

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

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2010

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vol. 2

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issue 2

144-149

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Background: Sports professional activity has been an unusually absorbing domain of human life. This is particularly noticeable in so-called sports of early specialization, including gymnastics. The specialization in gymnastics occurs at the moment of girls' acquisition of knowledge and preparation for future professional careers. Therefore, the authors decided to look further into the process of combining school and sports duties and to reveal possible conflicts.Material/Methods: Research material was a group of 482 athletes who are professionally involved in three gymnastics disciplines: artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and acrobatic gymnastics in Polish clubs.Results: An analysis of the results revealed that considerable importance is attached to the value of knowledge in both studied populations. Furthermore, the obtained empirical data contradict the popular belief that taking up professional sports activity puts obstacles in the way of combining school and sports duties and, in consequence, interferes with receiving an education.Conclusions: Both studied populations are characterized by high recognition for the values of knowledge, education and work.

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Specific Measurement of Tethered Running Kinetics and its Relationship to Repeated Sprint Ability

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Sousa F., Reis I. d., Ribeiro L., Martins L., Gobatto C.

Journal of Human Kinetics

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2015

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vol. 49

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issue 1

245-256

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Repeated sprint ability has been widely studied by researchers, however, analysis of the relationship between most kinetic variables and the effect of fatigue is still an ongoing process. To search for the best biomechanical parameter to evaluate repeated sprint ability, several kinetic variables were measured in a tethered field running test and compared regarding their sensitivity to fatigue and correlation with time trials in a free running condition. Nine male sprint runners (best average times: 100 m = 10.45 ± 0.07 s; 200 m = 21.36 ± 0.17 s; 400 m = 47.35 ± 1.09 s) completed two test sessions on a synthetic track. Each session consisted of six 35 m sprints interspersed by 10 s rest under tethered field running or free running conditions. Force, power, work, an impulse and a rate of force development were all directly measured using the sensors of a new tethered running apparatus, and a one-way ANOVA with Scheffé post-hoc test used to verify differences between sprints (p < 0.05). Pearson product-moment correlation measured the relationship between mechanical variables and free running performance. A total impulse, the rate of force development and maximum force did not show significant differences for most sprints. These three variables presented low to moderate correlations with free running performance (r between 0.01 and -0.35). Maximum and mean power presented the strongest correlations with free running performance (r = -0.71 and -0.76, respectively; p < 0.001), followed by mean force (r = -0.61; p < 0.001) and total work (r = -0.50; p < 0.001). It was concluded that under a severe work-to-rest ratio condition, power variables were better suited to evaluating repeated sprint ability than the other studied variables.

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Wpływ pracy zawodowej na występowanie zespołów bólowych kręgosłupa na przykładzie pielęgniarek pracujących w oddziałach szpitalnych

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Terpiłowska J.

Innowacje w Pielęgniarstwie i Naukach o Zdrowiu

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2021

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vol. 6

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issue 1

22-36

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Introduction. Back pain syndromes are a disease that affects people at an increasingly younger age. On factors that affect many, such as: age, gender, genetic predisposition, life systems, and the type and length of work. The caregiver is a dangerous personnel who may expose us to the musculoskeletal side due to the activity of the work activities. Exactly to, among others lifting people, technical equipment, architectural overcoming, carrying, lifting, forced position work, long-term maintenance, walking or sitting. Objective of the work. The aim of the study was to determine the influence of professional work of back pain syndromes in the group of nurses working in hospital departments. Material and methods. The paper uses the method of a diagnostic survey. The research technique was surveying. The tools used in the work are: the original questionnaire. Results. In the survey, all respondents (100%) experience back pain syndromes. However, the vast majority (84%) indicate that it is pain in the lumbar region. Conclusions. Back pain syndromes in the group of respondents differ significantly depending on such sociodemographic variables as: age, seniority, education, place of residence. Taking action by the respondents in the field of prophylaxis of back pain syndromes significantly differs depending on sociodemographic variables such as: education and place of residence.

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Wstęp. Zespoły bólowe kręgosłupa są schorzeniem, które dotyka osób w coraz młodszym wieku. Na występowanie tej dolegliwości ma wpływ wiele czynników, takich jak: wiek, płeć, predyspozycje genetyczne, styl życia oraz rodzaj i staż wykonywanej pracy. Personel pielęgniarski jest grupą szczególnie narażoną na dolegliwościami ze strony układu mięśniowo-szkieletowego ze względu na czynności wykonywane w pracy zawodowej. Jest to m.in. dźwiganie pacjentów, sprzętu medycznego, pokonywanie barier architektonicznych, przenoszenie, podnoszenie, praca w wymuszonej pozycji, długotrwałe stanie, chodzenie lub siedzenie. Cel pracy. Celem pracy było określenie wpływu pracy zawodowej na występowanie zespołów bólowych kręgosłupa w grupie pielęgniarek pracujących w oddziałach szpitalnych. Materiał i metody. W pracy została zastosowana metoda sondażu diagnostycznego. Techniką badawczą było ankietowanie. Narzędzia użyte w pracy to autorski kwestionariusz ankiety. Wyniki. W przeprowadzonym badaniu wszyscy respondenci (100%) doświadczają zespołów bólowych kręgosłupa. Zdecydowana większość (84%) wskazuje, że jest to ból w okolicy lędźwiowej. Wnioski. Zespoły bólowe kręgosłupa w grupie badanych istotnie różnią się w zależności od takich zmiennych socjodemograficznych jak: wiek, staż pracy, wykształcenie, miejsce zamieszkania. Podejmowanie działań przez badanych w zakresie profilaktyki zespołów bólowych kręgosłupa istotnie różni się w zależności od zmiennych socjodemograficznych takich jak: wykształcenie oraz miejsce zamieszkania.

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TOTAL ENERGY COSTS – AEROBIC AND ANAEROBIC, EXERCISE AND RECOVERY – OF FIVE RESISTANCE EXERCISES

The Experience of Dual Career through Slovak Athletes’ Eyes

Can the surgeon live his whole life? Analysis of the risk of death related to the profession

Comparison of Knowledge and Attitudes Towards the Use of Scientific Research in Clinical Practice Among Departmental and Charge Nurses

The Value of Education and Work in the Representatives of Gymnasts' Opinion

Specific Measurement of Tethered Running Kinetics and its Relationship to Repeated Sprint Ability

Wpływ pracy zawodowej na występowanie zespołów bólowych kręgosłupa na przykładzie pielęgniarek pracujących w oddziałach szpitalnych