Health, sport, rehabilitation

Physical activities traditional games and javanese culture of particularly Wayang Kulit

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0200

Abstract

Physical activity has a favorable influence, including teaching students to focus on learning, as well as strengthening emotional control and emotional intelligence. Games that use technology can prevent children from feeling the game's process, from feeling how to cooperate with their peers, from learning to tolerate, understand, and forgive one another, and from inhibiting psychomotor development and cognitive (thinking) and affective (emotional).

Purpose

This study aims to determine how much interest teenagers have in traditional games and Javanese culture, especially Wayang Kulit in the Special Region of Yogyakarta.

Material and methods

This research is a survey method, data collection using a questionnaire. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with the criteria of adolescents aged 13-19 years domiciled in the Province of the Special Region of Yogyakarta totaling 478 consisting of 293 males and 185 females.

Results

From this study, the results obtained were the variable data of traditional games, the interest factor of teenagers in traditional games with a score of 34,946 in the "high" category, the action factor for playing traditional games with a score of 32,686 in the "medium" category. As for the Javanese culture variable regarding Wayang Kulit, the Javanese cultural interest factor scores 32,686 in the "medium" category and the action factor for Javanese culture scores 22,069 in the "low" category.

Conclusions

The conclusions in this study are joint effort needed whether parents always introduce Javanese culture and traditional games to their children, teachers introduce them consistently through physical education learning, and the government makes policies that require the introduction of Javanese culture and traditional games to always be carried out regularly.

In addition, alternative innovations are needed to develop fun sports games to introduce Javanese culture, especially Wayang Kulit and traditional games so that if they are consistently carried out continuously, Javanese culture and traditional games will remain sustainable.

Strategies for conducting online-based physical education research during COVID-19: investigate the lecturer's perception

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0200

Purpose

The many obstacles and difficulties to carry out research in the field of physical education are the gaps and urgency in this research. This study aims to investigate perceptions from lecturers regarding the conveniences and difficulties when carrying out research in physical education during COVID-19.

Material and Methods

This study uses a qualitative approach with phenomenological methods through online-based in-depth interviews. Five lecturers from two universities in Indonesia and one lecturers from universities in Hungary were willing to participate in this research. The way to select them was by sending an email to their respective universities and only 10 people participated in this study. However, 4 people did not qualify because they did not have 10 years of research experience. All participants signed a consent letter to participate in this study. The interview started with explanation from participants regarding their research experiences, the conveniences and the difficulties faced when carrying out research during pandemic. After the activity was completed, the results of the interviews were collected and then a qualitative statistical analysis was carried out In this study, statistical analysis used thematic method in the form of interviews transcribed word for word.The transcripts were read repeatedly by researchers and three experts, coding and a collection of phrases were arranged into themes.

Results

The findings of this study indicate that there were several conveniences in carrying out research physical education during the COVID-19 period, including the implementation can be done anywhere and anytime, cost-effective and saving time, data collection is easier and faster. Meanwhile, the difficulties were in obtaining research subjects, subjects who have inadequate technological literacy, poor internet network and inaccurate data.

Conclusions

Thus, the conveniences and difficulties of carrying out research were important and must be continuously evaluated, in order to ensure the study able to conduct optimally even during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

Vegetative regulation of vascular tone and features of the nervous system of pedagogical universities students. Is there a relationship with professional specialization?

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0200

Purpose. To select recommendations on the use of physical culture means for students of future teachers, it is necessary to identify their functional features and genetically determined properties of the nervous system. Purpose: to reveal the relationship between the performance of the nervous system, orthostatic test and professional specialization of students of pedagogical universities.

Material and methods. Students from 9 different faculties of Ukraine's leading pedagogical institute took part in the study. The total number of subjects was 841 people. Soon the reactions were determined by the program "Psychodiagnostics". Orthostatic reactions were determined by the results of heart rate in the supine position and in the standing position. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed using Duncan's method to determine the influence of teaching faculty on test performance. A correlation analysis of testing indicators and ranks of faculties was carried out using the Tau-b Kendall method.

Results. Students of all experimental faculties were divided into 4 groups according to the number of errors in the choice reaction test based on the results of variance analysis (Duncan method). Faculties were divided into ranks from the first to the fourth. A significant negative correlation of the rank of the faculty according to the indicator of the strength and speed of nervous processes with the heart rate in the standing position (p<0.05) and the difference between the heart rate in the standing and lying positions (p<0.01) was revealed.

Conclusions. Physical exercises should be applied according to the professional characteristics and personal inclinations of the students, who were divided into 4 groups according to the indicators of reaction speed and orthostatic test. For students of the faculties of primary education and preschool education (1st group), we recommend using mobile and sports games. For students of humanities and natural sciences faculties (2nd group), any physical exercises that require an average manifestation of all physical qualities are suitable: dances, gymnastics, sports games, martial arts. Students of the Faculty of Arts (3rd group) are suitable for physical exercises that require high concentration of attention for a long time, for example, cyclical exercises. We recommend that students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports (4th group) continue to improve in their chosen sport, while also studying other sports.

Factor’s indicating the performance in men’s artistic gymnastics based on extracted variables at the initial stage of training

Prakhar Rathore, Sudhira Chandel (Author) — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0200

Purpose

To develop the regression equation with the help of step wise method in linear regression.

Material and methods

In this study, 150 boy's gymnasts from National Sports Academy in Allahabad (India) (age 6+4 years; height 102+46; body weight 22+8) had participated and they provided informed consent before the testing procedure. Over Grip Hang on Horizontal Bar, Bridge up test, Leg Raise Forward, Front Split, Shuttle Run on Floor Exercise, Beam Walk Test, and Flexed Arm Hang on Horizontal Bar were selected as the testing variables and after using the liner regression analysis

Results

The equation was formed which estimates that Beam walk test, Shuttle run on Floor Exercise, Over grip hang on Horizontal, and Flexed arm hang on Horizontal bar account for 41% of the variation in the relation of dependent variables (Gymnastics Performance).

Conclusion

A thorough study of the factors that foster gymnast growth is essential since it is crucial in gymnastics to identify potential early in a player's career [16, 17, 22], for that extracted factors and gymnastics performance were selected to form the regression equation. The four variables selected to create the regression equation which explains 41 % of the total variability which is quite good and valid for estimating the Gymnastics Performance.

Conclusion

Effect of a physical therapeutic intervention on locomotive syndrome in the elderly patients with Parkinson’s disease and sarcopenia

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0200

Purpose: to evaluate the effectiveness of the effect of physical therapy on the indicators and severity of locomotive syndrome in elderly patients with Parkinson’s disease and sarcopenia.

Material and methods: 57 elderly people with Parkinson’s disease in combination with sarcopenia were examined. They were divided into two groups: group 1 (followed the principles of standard protocols of outpatient rehabilitation) and group 2 (followed the physical therapy program, which was developed in terms of patient-centered model of rehabilitation taking into account the specifics of each comorbid condition with the use of functional training on the «Prosedos» platform, therapeutic exercises, massage, occupational therapy, nutrition correction, and patient education). The control group consisted of 24 elderly people without signs of sarcopenia and Parkinson’s disease. The effectiveness of the program was evaluated by the dynamics of 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale, Dynamic Gait Index, Functional Gait Assessment, Activities Balance Confidence Scale, Modified Parkinson Activity Scale.

Results: Elderly patients with Parkinson’s disease and sarcopenia were diagnosed with locomotive syndrome stage 2 (according to the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale), which manifested itself as a high risk of falling and deteriorating dynamic balance (according to Dynamic Gait Index, Functional Gait Assessment), decreased confidence in maintaining balance during activities (according to Activities Balance Confidence Scale), violation of activities of daily living (according to Modified Parkinson Activity Scale); it was statistically significantly worse than in their peers (p<0.05). The developed program of physical therapy led to a statistically significant (p<0.05) improvement of all studied parameters of locomotive syndrome in comparison with baseline and the condition of patients who received standard restorative correction.

Conclusions: Elderly patients with comorbid pathology (Parkinson’s disease and sarcopenia) need new physical therapy programs considering the specifics of each disease and its correcting, the presence of locomotive syndrome to improve social and domestic activity of patients and reduce health risks associated with geriatric syndromes – falls and frailty.

Comparing the effect of rhythmic stabilization and combination of isotonic technique on grip strength, pinch strength and dexterity of hand among middle aged healthy individuals - a randomized clinical trial

Sanjiv Kumar, Apoorva Dattatray Nale (Author) — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0200

Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the effects of Rhythmic Stabilization and a combination of isotonic technique on grip strength, pinch strength, and dexterity of hand among middle aged healthy individuals. Methods

Forty middle aged healthy individuals were selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Participants were randomly allocated to two groups, with 20 in group A (Rhythmic Stabilization) and 20 in group B (Combination of Isotonic Technique). Treatment was given for 4 weeks, thrice a week.

Outcome measures: grip strength, pinch strength, and dexterity were assessed by the Jamar hand dynamometer, the Pinch gauge, and the Perdue peg board, respectively. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks of treatment.

Results

Notably, Group A participants showed a significant improvement in all outcome measures compared to Group B (p<0.05) when compared. Both the interventions were effective for dexterity outcome in both groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study provides evidence that application of Rhythmic Stabilization improves grip strength and pinch strength. This suggests that static Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) exercises performed on the fingers can improve dexterity, grip strength, and pinch strength in the middle-aged population.

Highlights

As age increases, there is decrease in grip strength and dexterity of a person.

The grip strength, finger strength and dexterity are inter-related.

The Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation increases strength of muscles.

The static PNF exercises are more effective than the dynamic PNF exercises to improve strength of grip strength, finger strength and dexterity.

Kinesiological models of the neuromuscular system readaptation in mature women after prolonged hypokinesia

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0200

Purpose

To study the peculiarities of adaptive and compensatory reactions in mature women after prolonged hypokinesia using various kinesiological models of the neuromuscular system readaptation.

Material and methods

52 women of mature age (39-46 years) after long-term (6-7 years) hypokinesia took part in the study. Group A used a kinesiological model based on free weight exercises with changes in kinematic and dynamic characteristics. Group B used a model based on machine exercises. The following methods were used to monitor adaptation processes: bioelectrical impedance analysis, anthropometry, testing of strength capabilities, biochemical blood analysis (cortisol and creatinine concentration).

Results

The dynamics of the studied indicators differed significantly between the groups using the proposed kinesiological models for 12 weeks. Thus, the fat-free and body cell mass indicators were 5 times higher in group A women compared to group B participants. The body fat mass decreased by 5 times in group A participants. The circumference measurements reduced in all participants, but in group A the rate of change was 1.8 times faster. The level of strength growth was almost the same in all study participants; it fluctuated within 10-25% compared to the initial data. The cortisol concentration in the blood serum increased only in group B during all stages of control. At the end of the research, the cortisol level did not change in response to stress in the women of group A, which indicates increasing of their resistance level. The basal level of creatinine grew by 4% in group A women after 12 weeks of training, but it did not change in group B participants. These changes indicate an accelerated growth of muscle mass in group A women.

Conclusions

Pronounced adaptive changes occurred in women of mature age after prolonged hypokinesia in case of using the kinesiological model of the neuromuscular system readaptation with free weight exercises. Applying this model helps to increase the functional capabilities of the body, to strengthen the level of resistance to a stress stimulus, and to improve the morphometric parameters of the body.

Complex correction of eating behaviour disorders, anthropometric and physiological indicators in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease on the background of abdominal obesity

Liudmyla Kiro, Maksym Zak, Inesa Kushnirenko, Oleh Chernyshov (Author) — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0200

Purpose: to evaluate the effectiveness of correction of eating behaviour disorders, anthropometric, physiological indicators by impFreelementing combined non-drug treatment for patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease on the background of abdominal obesity.

Material and methods

85 patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease on the background of abdominal obesity of the 1st degree were examined. All patients were divided into two clinical groups: 1st group (research) - 48 people, with average body mass index BMI=32.55±1.07 kg/m², who underwent a course of cognitive behavioural therapy, diet therapy, and physical activity for 6 months; the control group - 37 people with average BMI=31.95±1.03 kg/m²followed only a rational diet and physical activity, without cognitive behavioural therapy. The examination of the patients included the measurement of anthropometric and physiological indicators, questionnaires according to the DEBQ (Dutch Eating Behaviour Questionnaire).

Results

On the 180th day, the number of patients with normal blood pressure in the 1st group increased in 2.38 times (D=2.3511, p=0.0015), healthy eating behavior was recorded in 2.38 times more often (D=0.2215, p=0.0047) and the number of restrictive type of EB decreased in 2.0 times (D=0.4321, p=0.0031), compared to the control group.

Conclusion

A combined course of therapy in the form of a rational diet, aerobic exercise and cognitive behavioural therapy should be an integral component of early non-drug treatment, as a guarantee not only of the correction of anthropometric and functional indicators, but also of the modification of the eating behavior and a guarantee of long-term maintenance of the desired weight.