Darbo tikslas: įvertinti hologramos poveikį sveikų, jauno amžiaus asmenų širdies ir kraujagyslių sistemos funkciniams rodikliams, funkcinių judesių atlikimo stereotipui, dinaminio stabilumo ir fizinio pajėgumo rodikliams. Darbo tikslui įgyvendinti buvo iškelti šie uždaviniai: 1. Įvertinti hologramos poveikį sveikų, jauno amžiaus asmenų širdies ir kraujagyslių sistemos funkciniams rodikliams. 2. Įvertinti hologramos poveikį sveikų, jauno amžiaus asmenų funkcinių judesių atlikimo stereotipui. 3. Įvertinti hologramos poveikį sveikų, jauno amžiaus asmenų dinaminio stabilumo rodikliams. 4. Įvertinti hologramos poveikį sveikų, jauno amžiaus asmenų fizinio pajėgumo rodikliams. Tyrimas atliktas Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universiteto Medicinos akademijos Slaugos fakulteto Sporto institute. Tyrime dalyvavo 31 asmuo. Moterų grupėje- 10 tiriamųjų (moterų amžiaus vidurkis 22,1 ±1,5 m. ( ±SEM, standartinė vidurkio įverčio paklaida), kūno masės indekso vidurkis 20,3 ±1,8 kg/m2). Vyrų grupėje - 21 tiriamasis ( amžiaus vidurkis 23,1 ± 1,2 m., kūno masės indekso vidurkis 23,6 ± 2,1 kg/m² ). Tyrimo dalyviai du kartus atliko pakopomis kas minutę didėjančio fizinio krūvio mėginį veloergometru, funkcinių judesių atlikimo stereotipo vertinimo (angl. Functional Movement Screen), Eurofito testų rinkinius ir Y pusiausvyros testą. Vieną kartą jie dėvėjo apyrankę su aktyvia holograma, o kitą kartą su neaktyvia holograma (placebo). Tarp atskirų testavimų buvo daroma savaitės pertrauka. Rezultatai:... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / The aim of the study- evaluate the effect of hologram on young healthy human cardiovascular system, movement pattern quality, dynamic stability and physical performance. Goals of this research: 1. Evaluate hologram’s effect on young healthy human cardiovascular system. 2. Evaluate hologram’s effect on young healthy human movement pattern quality. 3. Evaluate hologram’s effect on young healthy human dynamic stability. 4. Evaluate holographic effect on young healthy human physical performance This study was carried out in the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Nursery, Institute of Sport. 10 females (age average of 22,1 ± 1,5 m.(± SEM, standard error mean), body mass index average of 20,3 ± 1,8 kg/m2) and 21 males(age average of 23,1 ± 1,2 m., body mass index average of 23,6 ± 2,1 kg/m2) were tested. Reasearch type: each subject was tested 2 times – first time wearing wristband with active hologram and second time wearing wristband with non- active (placebo) hologram. One week interval was held between the testing in order to avoid the effect of previous testing. Tested person weren’t able to know what kind of wristband he or she is wearing during the testing. Holograms looked the same, with the same picture andthe same size. Participants performed increasing load veloergometer excirsice test, Functional Movement Screen and Eurofit test batteries, Y balance test. Results:. dynamic stability measured by Y balance testst in the anterior direction of the left... [to full text]

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Background and objective: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a complex musculoskeletal condition and often the source of the pain is not clear. A correlation has been found to exist between incidences of low back pain (LBP) and those with respiratory diseases such as COPD. This could give reason to believe that the sequence of events could be reversed, and LBP could elicit changes in respiratory function. The purpose of this study is to investigate if CLBP has an influence on breathing mechanics and the positioning of the diaphragm in the trunk. Methods: Volunteers were recruited between the ages of 35-65 years old with and without CLBP. All subjects underwent an MRI for imaging of their diaphragm to find the position of the diaphragm at the end of exhalation and inhalation. The height of the diaphragm at the end of exhalation and inhalation was then measured. Respiratory values were measured that included forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), and respiratory amplitude at the thoracic and abdominal level both at rest and after a series of functional exercises. Respiratory amplitude was used to measure average displacement of the abdomen and mid-ribcage during normal breathing. FEV1 was measured using a handheld spirometer and respiratory amplitude was measured using band-like respiratory sensors that were wrapped around the participants. Results: A total of 36 participants were recruited for this study (n = 21M; n = 15F), with 18 controls (n = 11M; n = 7F) and 18 with CLBP (n = 10M; 8F). Eleven variables were assessed to compare the results from the control group and CLBP group and see if there were any differences. No statistically significant differences were found for all variables assessed. Conclusion: There was no significant evidence there was a difference in diaphragm positioning and breathing mechanics in those who have CLBP. For future testing, we would want to change categorization to CLBP groups based on pain severity or compare the differences between acute LBP and CLBP. We would also consider changing our method for measuring the diaphragm such as measuring the percent change in area of the diaphragm between inhalation and exhalation. We would also consider other parameters to test that could include more use of the information given in the PROMIS questionnaire or looking at the amount of lumbar lordosis as seen on the MRI and how those values compare to among the different groups.

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INTRODUCTION: Low back pain (LBP) is often exacerbated by movement and, during functional movements, people with LBP tend to inherently modify their posture and movement patterns to avoid aggravating their pain further. Therefore, analysis of spinal movement in people with LBP is necessary and may lead to the identification of movement-based clusters for optimal treatment. PURPOSE: The overall purpose of this study was to investigate how movement patterns in people with chronic LBP relate to their subjective level of pain-related disability. First, we determined which spinal movements best discriminate between people with chronic LBP and asymptomatic controls; second, we ascertained whether the level of movement dysfunction in people with chronic LBP correlates with the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). METHODS: 44 volunteers (26 with current chronic LBP, 15 asymptomatic controls) participated in this study. An OPAL (APDM Wearable Technology) inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor was attached to the skin over the spinal region of L3-L4, which allowed for transmission of motion data from the lumbar spine. Participants were instructed to perform a series of eleven uniplanar and functional multiplanar spinal movements at a comfortable pace. The median peak angular velocity values from the lumbar spine (measured by the gyroscope component of the IMU) were extracted from MATLAB and Python, and all statistical analyses were subsequently performed in RStudio. RESULTS: From a mixed-direction stepwise regression based on the minimization of the Aikake Information Criterion (AIC), a binomial logistic regression model containing kinematic data from Flexion, Extension-Twist, Axial Rotation, and Sit-to-Stand tasks was selected as the best model to predict chronic LBP status (McFadden’s pseudo-R-squared: 0.310). Moreover, compared to sagittal uniplanar tasks, functional multiplanar movements were better at predicting LBP status (AICmulti-uni = −3.2). Lastly, we found no association between the kinematic data from the movements that best predicted LBP status and ODI scores (p-value = 0.405). CONCLUSION: In this study, we found no correlation between self-reported disability and kinematic median peak angular velocity data from Flexion, Extension-Twist, Axial Rotation, and Sit-to-Stand tasks. Therefore, other factors that may modulate physical function, such as psychosocial factors, should be investigated.

Purpose: To investigate if the Functional Movement Screen (FMSâ„¢) total score, individual component test scores or number of asymmetries can predict noncontact injury risk or player performance over three consecutive seasons of NCAA Division I football. Methods: As football teams are comprised of individuals with vastly different physical characteristics and playing responsibilities, we divided the subjects into three homogeneous groups based on position (Big, Combo and Skill). Each FMSâ„¢ score was assessed with regard to the total team score as well as by individual position groups. For our injury analysis we also controlled for exposure. For player performance we controlled for plays played.Participants: 286 NCAA Division I athletes participated over three consecutive seasons, yielding a total of 344 observations.Results: We found no significant relationship between total FMSâ„¢ score and likelihood of injury when analyzed by the total team or by position group. These findings were the same for all groups, for both the total number of injuries as well as injuries weighted by injury exposure. The only significant findings occurred when we considered individual Test Item scores to injury by position group. We only found a significant relationship in the expected direction with Push-Up Stability in the Combo group. Regarding performance, total FMSâ„¢ was only significant for the Big group, but this effect was not practically significant.Conclusion: FMSâ„¢ was not a good predictor of noncontact injury or performance based on possible playing time.

The Functional Movement Screen (FMS), invented in 1995, has been adopted among Division One sports programs across the country. Being a women’s soccer player at the University of Central Florida (UCF), this particular topic had been of interest for years. The FMS is a series of seven tests evaluated at the beginning and end of each season. The UCF team's preventative rehabilitation was based upon the measurements from the FMS testing. The team engaged in preventative rehabilitation three times a week. Each year of my membership, the team of 28 to 30 players had no less than two anterior cruciate ligament tears each season. This research explored the effectiveness of the Functional Movement Screening, and its' predictive ability regarding injury to possibly prevent future injuries. The purpose of this study was to review literature of multiple studies exploring the Functional Movement Screen, the anterior cruciate ligament, and, specifically, the recent spike in women's collegiate soccer injuries. This study also examined and included findings from five years of FMS scoring data from the UCF women's soccer team. The study consisted of 43 participants, 29 in the control group and 14 in the test group (those who suffered and ACL tear). They were females, ages 18-23, and of fit manner. Multivariate analysis, independent and dependent T-Tests, and Leven's test ran these data. This study also investigated the reliability of the Functional Movement Screen and analyzed data about anterior cruciate ligament injuries among women’s collegiate soccer players. Recommendations for future protocols and implications for coaches, trainers, and women soccer players are provided.

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This dissertation is composed of three manuscripts based on two studies related to training and assessment methods used to evaluate change and overall quality in measures of performance, postural control, and functional movement. Study one evaluated the effect of sand training on athletic performance and postural control. Study two investigated the effect of scoring strata of the deep squat (DS) component of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) on the weight-bearing lunge test (WBLT), Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), and Lateral Flexion Test (LFT) in 101 male and female college students. Study one results included significant overall improvements of the five repetition maximum (5RM) squat (p=0.002), and WBLT (p Study two results indicated that limited dorsiflexion will lead to a reduction in DS performance and asymmetry of performance on the LFT may result in further movement limitations. Subjects scoring a one or two on the deep squat performed significantly lower (p

xiii, 89 p. : ill. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number. / Participation in athletics includes an inherent risk of becoming injured that is related to the nature of the games and activities of the players. Current literature reports that approximately seven million high school students participate in sports yearly in the United States and, during the 2005-2006 sport seasons, 1.4 million injuries were reported. Considering this high number of injuries, there is little doubt that definitive research into the determination of factors that might help predict the degree of injury risk associated with sport participation is warranted. Despite common association of variables such as joint laxity, range of motion, strength and balance with injury, these traditional measures have not proven to be reliable predictors of vulnerability. Consequently, attempts have been made to identify practical methods that may better permit identification of individuals who show a high likelihood of injury during athletic competition. This study examined one such system, the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), which utilizes measures of mobility and stability to permit its developers to assert that it can be used to practically and accurately identify vulnerable athletes. Critical data on inter-rater and intra-rater performance were first obtained on a team of athletic trainers to ensure that they could reliably execute the testing methods. Following confirmation of this fact, 112 high school basketball athletes were screened with the FMS and their injuries (non-contact neuromusculoskeletal tissue damage in school-sanctioned basketball) were tracked throughout an entire season. Data analysis to determine if a commonly-used FMS cutoff score of less than 14 out of 21 could identify vulnerable athletes revealed that this value was not significantly related to the likelihood of sustaining an injury. Furthermore, logistic regression revealed that none of the individual predictors (gender, FMS movements, and movement asymmetries) were significant predictors of injury susceptibility. The results indicate that, despite the fact that multiple evaluators and trials can be practically used to evaluate FMS scores in a large group of high school basketball athletes, the test does not appear to be a valid tool in assessing injury risk in this population during an entire season. / Committee in charge: Gary Klug, Chairperson, Human Physiology; Paul van Donkelaar, Member, Human Physiology; Andrew Lovering, Member, Human Physiology; Roland Good, Outside Member, Special Education and Clinical Sciences