According to the current recommendations on the management of chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP), the intervention in this group of patients should include a programme of exercises. Pilates is a system of exercises widely used in patients with low back pain. The practices based on this method have promoted the restoration of the function of muscles involved in lumbopelvic stabilisation, that is, transversus abdominis, multifidus, diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles. During each exercise, specific principles of this method should be followed to restore or sustain the motor control of the lumbar spine and proper body posture. The aim of this study is to present the current state of knowledge concerning the application of Pilates method in the management of CNLBP as well as to define factors (eg, duration, frequency, exercises performed on a mat or specific equipment) influencing the effectiveness of Pilates in these individuals.
Eliks M, Zeńczak-Praga K, Zgorzalewicz-Stachowiak M, Kowalczyk M. Do older adults benefit from Pilates-based exercises? The application of Pilates as a geronto-prophylaxis -Indications, methodology and training effects.
SummaryBackground. By leading a healthy lifestyle, medical students exert a positive influence on themselves and their future patients. The aim of the study was to compare the attitudes towards physical activity in future German and Italian physicians. Material and methods. The study involved 100 Italian and 100 German students aged from 19 to 24 years old. The research findings were drawn from Eurobarometer 72.3, which surveyed the participants on a set of questions regarding their physical activity. The chisquared test (ᵪ2) and the Mann-Whitney U test were used for the statistical analysis.Results. Only 4% students demonstrated high physical activity index. The Italian students usually practised sports outdoors (30% men and 26% women) or at a fitness centre (52% men and 30% women), whereas the German students exercised at a fitness centre (40% males and 64% females) or at university facilities (30% males and 24% females). There were some statistically significant values (p=0.000398). The most common factors that caused physical inactivity in medical students from both nations included: lack of time, no friends to do sports with, no sense of purposefulness of exercise and aversion to competition (p=0.000009). The German participants were more interested in sports than their Italian peers (p=0.000018). Conclusions. Medicinal students should be more physically active because they will promote a healthy lifestyle when counselling their patients. Free access to sports grounds at the university might also encourage them to spend more their leisure time actively.Keywords: physical activity, medical students, medical education, Germany, Italy Streszczenie Wprowadzenie. Studenci medycyny prowadząc zdrowy styl życia korzystnie wpływają na zdrowie swoje jak i na swoich przyszłych pacjentów. Celem badań było porównanie postaw wobec aktywności fizycznej wśród przyszłych niemieckich i włoskich lekarzy. Materiał i metody. Do badań włączono 100 włoskich i 100 niemieckich studentów w wieku 19-24 lat. Posłużono się kwestionariuszem Eurobarometer 72.3, gdzie respondenci odpowiedzieli na kilka pytań związanych ze swoją aktywnością fizyczną. Do analizy statystycznej użyto testy chi-kwadrat oraz Manna-Whitneya. Wyniki. Wysoką aktywność fizyczną prezentowało jedynie 4% wszystkich ankietowanych. Przyszli włoscy lekarze zazwyczaj uprawiali sport na świeżym powietrzu (30% mężczyzn i 26% kobiet) lub w fitness klubach (52% mężczyzn i 30% kobiet), podczas gdy niemieccy także w ostatnim miejscu (40% mężczyzn i 64% kobiet) lub na uczelni (30% mężczyzn i 24% kobiet). Te zależności były także istotne statystycznie (p=0,000398). Najczęstsze przyczyny powodujące ograniczoną aktywność fizyczną wśród studentów medycyny obu nacji to : brak czasu lub kolegów z którymi można uprawiać sport a nawet poczucia celowości wykonywania ćwiczeń oraz niechęć do współ-zawodnictwa (p=0,000009). Niemieccy ankietowani byli również bardziej zainteresowani sportem niż ich włoscy rówieśnicy (p=0,000018). Wnioski. Studenci medycyny powinni być bardziej aktywni fizycz...
Issues of Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, Neurophysiology and Sport Promotion -IRONSSebastian Nonn-Wasztan, et al.: Application of the Ai Chi method in rehabilitation -state of the art based on a review of literature conducted in water accompanied by music as more effective than conventional kinesiotherapy. The presented work emphasizes the beneficial effect of the Ai Chi method on the maintenance of static and dynamic body balance, especially in older adults.
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