Bone Mineral Status of Young Men With Different Levels of Physical Activity

Długołęcka, Barbara; Jówko, Ewa; Cieśliński, Igor; Klusiewicz, Andrzej

doi:10.2478/pjst-2019-0002

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“…Regular PA brings many benefits to the physical, mental and emotional health of the individual and is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle [27,28]. According to the WHO, it is considered that to obtain the maximum benefits from physical activity, at least 150 min/week of moderate intensity PA or 75 min/week of vigorous intensity PA should be performed [20].…”

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Purpose in Life During COVID-19 Confinement: Effect of Physical Activity and Meditation

Ramos

Suarez

2021

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism

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Introduction The pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus has led states to issue orders for confinement and suspension of activities such as education. The purpose of this study is to interpret the Purpose in Life Test (PIL) and its relationship to physical activity and mental relaxation/meditation in confinement. Material and methods A survey was conducted in an online form on 533 individuals (39 ± 11 years) using the Purpose in Life Test (PIL) and an ad-hoc questionnaire regarding physical activity time (PA), mental relaxation/meditation time (RM), hours of sleep (HS), number of people in confinement (NPC) and concerns and satisfaction during confinement. Results The overall mean of the PIL test was 114 ± 16, indicating a strong life purpose, and there were no differences by sex or by levels of physical activity, but for RM and age levels. The scores of the PIL test were positively correlated with the age, PA and time of RM. On the other hand, the main concern is the economy (50%) and health or getting sick by COVID-19 (37%), and what gives the greatest satisfaction is the family (40%) and sharing and spending time with the family (33%). People who perform RM activities at least 30 min/week have significantly higher PIL test scores. Conclusions Despite the drastic changes caused by confinement, individuals have a strong life purpose. Family companionship, home PA and RM act as a protective factor during confinement and in maintaining physical and mental health.

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Purpose in Life During COVID-19 Confinement: Effect of Physical Activity and Meditation

Ramos

Suarez

2021

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism

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“…LBP is common in the athletic population [ 29 ]. Although it is well known that physical activity can reduce risk for musculoskeletal diseases by improving muscle strength, bone metabolism and functional health [ 10 , 11 ], there is a lack of literature that analyses and compares the difference in spinal posture in the LBP population considering the level of physical activity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess differences in trunk alignment parameters with regard to the level of physical activity in groups of individuals with and without LBP.…”

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“…Physical activity is effective in the prevention and treatment of LBP [ 9 ]. Physical activity is significant to improving functional activity, influences bone modeling, helps to strengthen the muscles and prevents a reduction in postural stability [ 10 , 11 ]. This is very important for all people, especially individuals with LBP.…”

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Trunk Alignment in Physically Active Young Males with Low Back Pain

Plandowska

Kędra

et al. 2022

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Background: Systematic physical activity has become an essential part of the guidelines for the prevention and treatment of low back pain (LBP). The aim of this study was to assess differences in trunk alignment parameters with regard to the level of physical activity in groups of individuals with and without LBP. Methods: 43 participants with LBP and 37 healthy persons were recruited. Participants were divided into two subgroups: (1) students with a moderate level of physical activity (MPA); (2) students with a high level of physical activity (HPA). An original questionnaire was used to assess the prevalence of LBP. The spinal posture was measured using the Formetric 4D rasterstereographic system. Results: There were no significant differences between groups for any of the parameters assessed: trunk imbalance, trunk inclination, trunk torsion, pelvic tilt, pelvic inclination, pelvic torsion, kyphotic angle and lordotic angle. Conclusions: There are no differences in trunk alignment parameters in the sagittal, frontal and transversal planes between physically active males with and without LBP. Therefore, it can be assumed that physical activity may reduce the risk of the deterioration of trunk alignment in males with LBP younger than 25 years.

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Effects of Weight-Bearing and Weight-Supporting Sports on Bone Mass in Males

Długołęcka

Jówko

2022

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism

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Introduction. The aim of this work was to assess bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD) in male athletes performing weight-bearing and weight-supporting sports activities as well as in untrained men. Material and methods. The study included 140 men aged 20-23. The study group consisted of wrestlers, football players, cyclists and untrained men. BMC (g) and BMD (g/cm2) in the lumbar spine (L2-L4) were determined with the use of the DEXA method. Biochemical parameters (concentration of osteocalcin, testosterone and 25-OH vitamin D in blood) were measured using the ELISA method. Diet composition was assessed based on three individual questionnaire interviews regarding nutrition in the last 24 hours prior to the study. Results. Statistical analysis revealed that wrestlers demonstrated the highest levels of parameters related to bone mass. In this group, mean values of BMC, BMD as well as BMD compared to peak populational bone mass were significantly higher than in cyclists and the men from the control group. In the case of BMD (g/cm2), the difference was at the level of p < 0.001, whereas in the remaining parameters, i.e. BMC (g) and BMD with reference to age (%), it was at the level of p < 0.01. No significant differences between the groups were observed in the concentration of osteocalcin, testosterone and 25-OH vitamin D in blood and in nutrition. Conclusions . Athletes who perform sports that predispose to the development of bone pathology should also do exercises that would support bone mineralisation and prevent osteoporosis in the future.

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Bone Mineral Status of Young Men With Different Levels of Physical Activity

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Purpose in Life During COVID-19 Confinement: Effect of Physical Activity and Meditation

Purpose in Life During COVID-19 Confinement: Effect of Physical Activity and Meditation

Trunk Alignment in Physically Active Young Males with Low Back Pain

Effects of Weight-Bearing and Weight-Supporting Sports on Bone Mass in Males

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