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ICSPEK 2013

Modalities to improve the spinal column dysfunctions by using some complementary kinetic means

Leonard Acasandrei a, Sabina Macovei b*

a National University of Physical Education and Sport, Constantin Noica, No. 140, 060057, Bucharest, Romania

Abstract Sports medicine more and more often requires the use of complementary kinetic means for the prophylaxis and

improvement of different dysfunctions at the spinal column level, but also in order to potentiate sports effectiveness. The

present study aims at objectifying, through electronic baropodometry, the efficiency of a complex recovery program using

complementary kinetic means (shiatsu, yumeiho, reflexotherapy, qigong) on a female athlete, practitioner of performance

aerobic gymnastics, who presents dysfunctions at the spinal column level (scoliosis).

Keywords: sports, complementary kinetic means, baropodometry, spinal column;

* Sabina Macovei. Tel.: +04072893666 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Optimizing the rehabilitation of second degree ankle sprains in basketball players by associating conventional kinetotherapy

techniques and unconventional kinetic techniques

Bratu Mircea a*, Cordun Mariana a


Abstract A speedier reintegration of the basketball players in their specific activity after having suffered a sprained ankle will

determine a decrease in the negative impact of ceasing the kinetic activity on the performance capacity and will

contribute to continuing their specific activity in parameters close to the ones prior to the trauma. This goal can be

achieved by a systematic approach of the individual in the rehabilitation process. This study addresses the entire

rehabilitation process, starting with the diagnosis and till the reintegration in the specific activity. It isolates, modifies and

selects external and internal factors with the purpose of following their influence on the studied phenomena.

Keywords: kinetotherapy, basketball, ankle sprain, unconventional kinetic techniques;

* Bratu Mircea. Tel.: +040746106786 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Walking and Obesity in the Adult Population of the Czech Republic

Cacek Jan a*, Grasgruber Pavel a, Kalina Tomáš a, Hlavoňová Dita a, Michalek Josef a

a Faculty of Sport Studies, Masaryk University, address: Kamenice 753/5, Brno, 625 00, Czech Republic

Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the possible relationship between the quantitative side of the walk and the rate of

obesity in different age and sex groups of the adult population of the Czech Republic. Design: A cross-sectional study of

the data from the SPA questionnaire and the measurement of obesity (BMI, WHR,% fat, fitness score) by the bioelectrical

impedance method (InBody 720), a sample of 410 male and 503 female adult persons from the Czech Republic, 6 age

categories (18-29 years, n = 39m, 63Z; 30-39, n = 103M, 138Z; 40-49, n = 72M, 93Z; 93, 50-59, n = 38M, 62Z; 60-69, n =

144mm, 131Z; 70 + n = 14M, 16Z). Variables: an average walking time/day, age, sex, obesity. Results: With few

exceptions, statistically significant differences (p <0.05) between the quantitative aspect of walking / day (expressed in

minutes) and the rate of obesity (expressed as BMI, WHR,% fat, FS) were not demonstrated, both in the Czech population

(n = 913), or in selected groups of men (n = 410) and women (n = 503), or across different age categories.

Keywords: Physical aktivity; Czech population; obesity; walking;

* Cacek Jan. Tel.: +000000000 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Theoretical and experimental determination of the muscle strength for the kinetotherapy rehabilitation of the elbow joint

after an immobilization period

Petronela Paraschiva, Nicanor Cimpoeşua*, Adela Dragoş Ursanua, Ciprian Paraschivb, Cristina Stoicac

a Technical University “Gh. Asachi” from Iasi, Prof.dr.doc. D. Mangeron Street, no. 41, Iaşi, 700050, Romania b “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street, no. 16, Iasi, 700115, Romania

c“Petre Andrei” University of Iaşi, Ghica Vodă Street, no. 13, Iasi, 700400, Romania

Abstract This paper analyzes the main motion of the forearm used also to kinetotherapy recovery: the flexion-extension, with high

amplitude, this way it was adopted hypothesis of a fixed arm and a flexed forearm, with angles from the horizontal

position, 0°, 50° and 120°. Experimental measurements aimed to determine changes in muscle strength biceps during

flexion forearm through direct electro-myographic evaluation of muscle activity of the biceps muscle.

Keywords: kinetotherapy rehabilitation, goniometer, EMG

* Nicanor Cimpoeşu. Tel.: +40 0742023566 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Analyze of radius stress and stains

Petronela Paraschiva, Nicanor Cimpoeşu a*, Adela Dragoş Ursanua,

Ciprian Paraschivb

a Technical University “Gh. Asachi” from Iasi, Prof.dr.doc. D. Mangeron Street, no. 41, Iaşi, 700050, Romania b“Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street, no. 16, Iasi, 700115, Romania

Abstract Virtual modeling of a bio-mechanical system have the advantage of simulation possibility of normal or critical situations

concerning the mechanical load of system elements and evidencing the limits between normal and traumatically effect

through tensions and deformation state that appear in the system components. The mechanical tensions state simulation

reveal values much smaller than critical limit of the bone mechanical resistance so the medical recovery exercises using

weights to 5 kg in flexion-extension movement can be done without any traumatic risks of the bone.

Keywords: biomechanics system; virtual model; flexion-extension;

* Nicanor Cimpoeşu. Tel.: +4-074-2023566; fax: +40-232-230009. E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Determination of the elbow joint resulting torso and obtaining

customized numerical results

Ciprian Paraschiv a, Petronela Paraschiv b, Ramona Cimpoeşu b *

a “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street, no. 16, Iasi, 700115, Romania b Technical University “Gh. Asachi” from Iasi, Prof.dr.doc. D. Mangeron Street, no. 41, Iaşi, 700050, Romania

Abstract Like the dynamic models, all analytical biomechanical models can be analyzed directly when starting, essentially, from

cause to effect or indirectly (inversely), when it starts from the effect to cause. In the article it is presented the dynamic

model with one degree of freedom, regardless of the adopted structural model. From the results it was observed that the

torso of the joint reaction forces depending on mechanical loading condition of the analyzed body segment is a functional

parameter of any technical system used in the rehabilitation of the elbow joint.

Keywords: elbow, dynamic model, biomechanical;

* Ramona Cimpoeşu. Tel.: +4 0743646660 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Kinematical modeling of elbow joint with two freedom degree

Ciprian Paraschiva, Petronela Paraschivb, Ramona Cimpoeşub*, Boris Constantinb

a“Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii 16 Street, Iasi, 700115, Romania b Technical University “Gh. Asachi” from Iasi, D. Mangeron 41, Iaşi, 700050, Romania

Abstract Paying respect for the article purpose which represent a post-traumatically recovery of the elbow joint a proper

kinematical model is a straight one that suppose certain angular variations of elbow articulations determining the

positions, rates and accelerations of the interested points of kinematical chain of the upper limb. Definition of two

independent variable geometrical parameters respectively the flexion-extension and pronation-supination angles

imposes the utilization of the two freedom degree model. This way the joint rehabilitation of elbow will be completed and

the analytical functions determination for kinematical characteristics will be helpful for simulation of some particular

situations of the investigated patient.

Keywords: kinematical model; biomechanics; flexion-extension; pronation-supination;

* Ramona Cimpoeşu. Tel. :+40743646660; fax: +40-232-230009 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Types of communication in the kınetotherapy lessons

with students with hearıng impairments

Corina Ciolcă a*, Claudia Mogâldea b

a National University of Physical Education and Sport, Constantin Noica, No. 140, 060057, Bucharest, Romania b Special Secondary School for Hearing Impaired No 2 "Sfânta Maria", No.6, Aleea Istru, Bucharest, Romania

Abstract A significant role in the lesson of kinesiology with students suffering of hearing impairments is owned by communicating

with. It aims improving communication skills, encouraging the use of the best mode of communication, creating the

opportunities for socialization and the integration process (games, physical therapy lesson, and others). Role of the

teacher is to transmit his knowledge in a specific language its pupils. Due to the particularities of pupils, in lessons, the

verbal communication may be accompanied by nonverbal communication, visual and symbols.

Expressiveness didactic communication is influenced by the teacher’s attitude, the dress and its motor behavior, the facial

expression, using of certain gestures, symbols or video and keeping eye contact with students throughout the lesson.

Theme of this research aims to highlight those types of communication (verbal, nonverbal, visual and symbols) whose

significance contribute to an effective communication in kinesiology lesson.

Keywords: communication, hearing impaired, kinesiology;

* Corina Ciolcă, Tel. 0040762275057 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

The evaluation of the nourishment status of the pupils between

the ages of 11-12

Condeescu Corneliaa*, Cordun Marianaa


Abstract Obesity is a pathological state, a methabolic disorder of the body that manifests itself through massive increase of the

body weight. The factors that influence this increase are numerous: unhealthy eating, sedentatiness, soial influences,

family related factors, economical factors or hormonal disorders. In România, the procentage of obese children is growing

and the age of its manifesting is getting smaller. A big influence comes from genetical heritage and the physical type.

Keywords: obesity, overeating, nutritional evaluation, sedentariness;

* Condeescu Cornelia. Tel.: +000000000 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Case study on possibilities of reshaping the body through diet and physical exercises

Condeescu Cornelia a*, Cordun Mariana a


Abstract The study was carried out in the fitness centre WorldClass America House in Bucharest. The aim of the study was to

determine the nutritional status of the subject and developing a diet and physical exercises program for weight loss. The

study duration was 3 months (January 5-March 5, 2013), in which the subject has followed a strict schedule of feeding

and of physical exercises (Zumba, Pilates, exercises with weights). During the trial it was found, following measurements,

loss of 8 kg in weight and decrease the percentage of adipose tissue with 5.

Keywords: body reshaping, diet, physical exercise;

* Condeescu Cornelia. Tel.: +000000000 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Basic Body Awareness Therapy used in Parkinson and Tibial fracture rehabilitation

Ştefan Constantinab*

a National University of Physical Education and Sport, Constantin Noica, No. 140, 060057, Bucharest, Romania b Bergen University College, Bergen, Norway

Abstract The physioterapist’s primary role is dealing with human movement. Many Physiotherapists are working for Physical

Problems in Biomechanical and Physiological department. But, human movement doesn’t decide caused by

Biomechanical or Physiological aspects only, but also movement Psycho-social-cultural and Existential aspects.

Purpose. The purpose was to obtain knowledge on how two patients, one suffering by Parkinson disease and the other

with tibial fracture, experienced their therapeutic development and usefulness of Basic Body Awareness Therapy.

Method and Material. Qualitative methods together with quantitative method are used in this project, aspect by using

Body Awareness Rating Scale (BARS) as a tool of observing and describing the Quality of Movement (MQ) and compare

the change in result of BARS.

Participants.Patient -36 years, male, athletic condition, hiking, fell, suffered a fractured tibia after a fainting on the

mountains, and, Patient – 62 years old, female, suffered by Parkinson dissease stage four.

Results.The BARS has increased the score especially for the patient with Parkinson.

Keywords: Basic Body Awareness Therapy, Parkinson, Existential, Breathing;

* Stefan Constantin. Tel.: +0000000000 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Improving the quality of active life in disabled persons through

adapted sports

Cotoman Rodica a*

a Spiru Haret University, 24 Şoseaua Berceni, district 4, Bucharest, Romania

Abstract Adapted sports, through their obvious contribution to health preservation and reinforcement actually contribute to the

improvement of each individual’s quality of life. The feeling of satisfaction given by the participation in actions specific to

adapted sports can predict a high level of the quality of life, this participation being considered a contribution to the

improvement of the disabled persons’ socio-professional integration. The Purpose of this work is to study the differences

related to the obtaining of satisfaction/ quality of life and to the degree of social reinsertion in persons with disabilities

who practice adapted sports.

Keywords: quality of life, adapted sports, disability;

* Cotoman Rodica. Tel.: +000000000000 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Study on the relationship between professional activities and

myocardial infarction risk in young people

Creţu Antoaneta a, Gherghel Carmen Lilianaa*


Abstract The risk factors, with initially could be determined at the age of 40-45 years, may be highlighted even at young

adolescents nowadays, some of whom are directly linked to coronary atherosclerosis at the young age. The causes are

incorrect food and physical inactivity, the lack of constant interest for physical activities practicing and not the least

professional stress. In this study we aim to analyze the prevalence of risk factors in some business segments,

pupils/students, engineers, computer experts/economists and teaching staff (doctors, physiotherapists) who were

subjected to a questionnaire aimed at identifying to these risk factors.

Keywords: professional activity, risk factors, acute myocardial infarction;

* Gherghel Carmen Liliana. Tel.: +040742053741 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Improving the compensating hyperlordosis symptoms in female

gymnasts through the use of postural reeducation programs

Cristina Elena Popa a, Tatiana Dobrescu a*

a “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacau,157 Mărăşeşti Street, Bacău, 600115, Romania

Abstract The favoring causes leading to the appearance of hyperlordosis in female gymnasts are represented by a physical

development that is improper for the demands of professional sports, which leads to a series of symptoms manifested

through muscular imbalances in the anterior pelvic-femoral, posterior lumbar-pelvic and pelvic femoral regions, and in

the abdominal muscles. This study aims to emphasize the effectiveness of the physical therapy means that are applied

early on in the treatment of the symptoms of lumbar spine deviation, aiming to improve the joint mobility, strengthen the

injured muscles, and harmonize the physiological curves of the spine. Aiming to record conclusive results, we choose to

study a group of 10 professional female gymnasts, who, after the initial assessment showed a compensating lumbar

hyperlordosis. The applicative intervention consisted in the application of iso-stretching and therapeutic physical

exercises using the Klein ball, over the course of approximately 7 months. From the analysis of the results, we observed

that the implementation of postural reeducation programs under the conditions of strictly respecting the age

particularities, has beneficial effects in stabilizing the posture and the movements, leading to a static symmetrical ability

without compensating and faulty movements, positively influencing the harmonious physical development of the female

gymnasts, as well as the functioning ability of the whole body.

Keywords: compensating lordosis, female gymnasts, reeducation programs;

* Tatiana Dobrescu. Tel.: +0040234517715; fax: 0040234517715 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Study regarding the benefits of applying HAD (Hospital Anxiety-Depression Scale) in athletes during pregnancy

El-Bsat Ruxandra Mirela a*


Abstract Pregnancy can be a very stressful time in a woman's life, a time when she is dealing with delicate health situations.

Moreover, in regard to the scale of dealing with stressful situations designed by Holmes (1970); Rahe and Arthur (1978),

pregnancy occupies the 7th place, comprising a score of 40 points. Professional athletes fear that maternity could

represent a disruption in their competitional activity, and a return to their previous physical condition would be

significantly prolonged. In the present study, the HAD scale was applied in the case of 2 lots of pregnant professional

athletes, pregnant both when included in the study as well as at a gestational period of 30 weeks. One of the lots

underwent a complex program composed of obstetrics prophylactic kinetotherapy, which comprised both specific

conventional kinetic methods (physical exercise, massage and posture techniques) as well as psychopedagogical ones

(counselling, relaxation techniques, suggestion and autosuggestion, positive thinking); the other lot only underwent

specific conventional methods. With the help of the HAD scale, the initial and final levels of depression and anxiety were

determined, leading to the conclusion that they were significantly reduced in the case of the experimental lot, after

applying the above-mentioned psychopedagogical methods (counselling, relaxation techniques, suggestion and

autosuggestion, positive thinking).

Keywords: pregnency; athlets, HAD, depression;

* El-Bsat Ruxandra Mirela. Tel.: 0735181342; E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Bone health of subjects with Down syndrome: is there a linkage with stabilometric characteristics measured as surrogate of

body tonicity?

Mirela Gavris-Stefab*, Beatrice Ferrya, Sorin Serbanoiub, Iacob Hantiub, Gheorghe Lucaciua , Corina Tifreab, Daniel Courteixa

a Clermont Université, Université Blaise Pascal, EA 3533, Laboratoire des Adaptations Métaboliques à l'Exercice en Conditions Physiologiques et Pathologiques, F-63000 CLERMONT-FERRAND

b Centre de Recherche Interdisciplinaire "Dr. Alexandru Partheniu", National University of Physical Education and Sport, Constantin Noica, No. 140, 060057, Bucharest, Romania

Abstract Osteoporosis represents one of the main factors contributing to premature morbidity in individuals with Down Syndrome

(DS) who are characterized by muscle hypotonia. The purpose of this study was to assess the bone ultrasound properties

in a cohort of subjects with DS with reference to age and body tonicity. One hundred ninety-three subjects with DS and

246 healthy subjects participated in this study. Broadband Ultrasound Attenuation (BUA) was measured. Stabilometric

performances were obtained from a force platform. Subjects were divided into four age groups (mean age 10.8 yrs, 15.2

yrs, 20.5 yrs, 33.4 yrs respectively) using a decision tree procedure. Subjects with DS differed from controls for BUA at the

two older age groups. Stabilometric performances of the controls were higher at each age group, showing an

improvement of stability and tonicity with age. Results of this study showed the bone degradation that occurs at the end

of adolescence and in adulthood in individuals with DS. BUA values and stabilometric performances were able to

distinguish DS from controls in the two older age groups whom low bone status may be explained by a deficient postural

tone.

Keywords: Down syndrome; body tonicity; bone ultrasound; stabilometry;

* Mirela Gavris-Stef. Tel.: +000000000 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Secular trend of growth in height, weight and body mass index

in young Romanian aged 18-24 years

Oprişescu Ioanaa, Gherghel Carmen Liliana a*, Minculescu Cozeta a


Abstract The secular trend in height growth recorded in recent years is declining in most Western European countries, while the

weight increase trend is becoming more obvious. The present research aims to analyze the trend of growth in height,

weight and body mass index (BMI) in the young people present at the admission examination to National University of

Education and Sport (NUPES) from Bucharest, at an interval of 12 years. Anthropometric measurements (height, weight,

BMI) were used and performed within the medical examination at the admission contest in 1998 and 2010. Within the

research a total of 440 young people were evaluated, ranging from 18-24 years of age; 247 in 1998, and 193 in 2010.

Keywords: secular trend, height, weight, BMI, physical activities;

* Gherghel Carmen Liliana. Tel.: +040742053741 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Contributions Concerning the Application of the Means Specific

to the Qi Gong Gymnastics for the Sedentary Adults

Ghiţiu Dragoş Cristian a*


Abstract Sedentarity is a phenomenon more present in the adult`s life. The prolonged lack of physical exercise leads to a decrease

in the body`s functional capacity and in the quality of life. Qi Gong is a form of physical exercise from the chinese culture,

adaptable and comprehensive.The paper explores the effects of practicing the Qi Gong gymnastics by a group of

sedentary adults over a 3 month period. The experimental group (33 subjects) practiced Qi Gong, while the control group

(20 subjects) practiced body-building. The weight, the body-mas index, the static balance „stork” test and the Ruffier

index were all evaluated.

Keywords: Qi Gong, sedentarity, profilactic physical exercise, continuous physical education;

* Ghiţiu Dragoş Cristian E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Education / rehabilitation of balance and coordonation in cerebral paralysis in children

Marcu Vasile a, Liliana Pădure b, Necula Dana c, Hodorcă Raluca Mihaela c*

a University of Oradea, Romania b "Carol Davila'' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dionisie Lupu Street no. 37, Bucharest, 020022,Romania

c National University of Physical Education and Sport, Constantin Noica, No. 140, 060057, Bucharest, Romania

Abstract Embryogenesis and body are closely related with the locomotor movements in the ontogenetic evolution. The newborns

at start, have the movement reflexes very disordered. Child growth and development are marked with a balance sense,

and are also marked by the orientation ability of the body and its segments. An important role in balance and

coordination has the position of the head compared with the position of the body, and the body related with the

environment. Cerebral paralysis is a general term for a group of chronic diseases aiming specifically to control body

movements and its segments. Abnormal development or damages on the motor areas in the brain after hypoxia, leads to

brain-destroying ability to control and coordinate their movements and body posture. Body Balance is a complex function

that allows human beings to have consciousness of their body position and its segments, and to control it. The child body

is the central platform that builds the knowledge.

Keywords: child, cerebral paralysis, balance, body posture;

* Hodorcă Raluca Mihaela. Tel.: +000000000 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Practical and methodical components on conduct of respiratory

gymnastics programs to hypertensive

Jianu Anca a*


Abstract Respiratory gymnastics programs are needed both healthy individuals who have lost this exercise and people with

hypertension, blood oxygenation is essential for the entire body. Starting from this premise, we performed a theoretical

study of exposure to methodology respiratory gymnastics aimed at optimizing the health of people with hypertension.

These should receive a breathing gimnastics to gain functionality at maximum capacity of the diaphragm and lungs,

respectively improving exercise capacity.

Keywords: essential hypertension, respiratory gymnastics, methodology, breathing exercises, workout;

* Jianu Anca. Tel.: + 4-074-010-2267; E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Introduction of world health organization guidelines for

provision of wheelchairs in less resourced settings

Katharina Kiss a*, Corina Predescu b, Orlando Cristea b

a Motivation Romania Foundation, Podisor Street, No 1, Buda Village, Ilfov County, Romania b National University of Physical Education and Sport, Constantin Noica, No. 140, 060057, Bucharest, Romania

Abstract The aim of this guideline is to support the EU member states to develop a wheelchair delivery system that will support

the Right to mobility, laid down in Article 20 of the United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Motivation Romania Foundation has been directly involved in the development of this training resource, mobility being

considered a precondition for equal participation, rights and opportunities for the wheelchair user, being a productive

member of society. The resulted guidelines represent a tool to implement and recommend standards for design and

production of appropriate products, service delivery, training and long term monitoring. The aim of the package is to

develop the skills and knowledge of wheelchair service personnel. Mobility devices are important to enhance functional

independence and also, in terms of human rights, inclusion and equal participation in the society.

The recommendation is to develop national standards regarding wheelchair delivery services. The standards should

include mobility evaluation services and individually prescribed and customized wheelchairs, national level planning,

cooperation between suppliers and wheelchair services included in the already existing package, helping people to access

their rights as defined in the convention.

* Katharina Kiss. Tel.: +40-21-311-78-45; fax: +40-21-318-59-66. E-mail address: [email protected]

Keywords: wheelchairs, delivery services, national standards, inclusion;

ICSPEK 2013

Osteogenesis imperfecta and its consequences on the disabled

children’s capacity of effort and movement

Sabina Macovei a*, Radu-ŞtefanMandache a


Abstract Osteogenesis imperfecta represents a severe disease that considerably limits the possibilities to move and develop one’s

effort capacity. The bone fragility creates real problems to the didactic and recovery interventions. Our paper treats about

a system of means used in the aquatic environment, considered by us to be efficient for the development of the capacity of

effort and movement in children diagnosed with this disease. We started from the theoretical hypothesis that, through a

carefully structured program performed by these children in the aquatic setting, the quality of their life can be improved.

Keywords: osteogenesis imperfecta, capacity of effort, play, aquatic environment;

* Sabina Macovei. Tel.: + 40 78 936 366; fax: + 40 21 3120400 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Functional rehabilitation strategies for the improvement of balance in patients with hemiplegia after an ischemic stroke

Mariana Corduna, Gabriela Adriana Marinescua*


Abstract According to statistics, almost 50% of the patients with stroke have difficulties in performing tasks of daily living, hence

the importance of functional rehabilitation. This paper aims to providing clinical evidence to support the improvement of

balance in hemiparetic stroke patients through an assisted functional rehabilitation program. The 4 weeks experiment

was performed in Bucharest, in the Department of Physical Rehabilitation of Ilfov Emergency County Hospital, on a group

of 5 subjects diagnosed with ischemic stroke. The results confirmed an improvement in the postural stability of the

hemiparetic patients through the use of our functional rehabilitation strategies.

Keywords: stroke; hemiplegia; physical therapy; rehabilitation; balance;

* Marinescu Gabriela. Tel.: +0040763696046 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Study Concerning the Efficiency of the Reflex Massage in the

Treatment of Varicose Veins

Aurora – Liliana Cojocarua, Doina Mârza – Dănilă b*

a Special School No. 8, Strada Victor Daimaca, No. 2, sector 1, Bucharest, 013278, Romania b“Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacau, Calea Marasesti, No. 157, Bacau, 0600115, Romania

Abstract Varicose veins are a very common chronic disease among the adult population, with repercussions on the quality of life of

the individual, so it is necessary a deeper study in this area, with results that are intended to alleviate aspects of the

disease symptomatology, especially pain, to prevent the occurrence of new varicose veins, to stop the evolution of

existing ones. A role in this regard may have reflex massage, due to the effects of rebalancing neurovegetative,

contributing to the normalization of vasomotricity, to the activation of venous circulation, preventing venous stasis and

trophic disorders.

Keywords: reflex massage; varicose veins; treatment; efficiency;

* Doina Mârza - Dănilă. Tel.: +000000000 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

The Laparoscopic Cure of the Parietal Golden Standard Defects

for the Rapid Recovery of Professional Athletes

Potecă Teodor Dan ab, Mihăila Daniela Elena ab*, Potecă Anca ab, Pițuru Silviu a, Pițigoi Gabriel a, Păunescu Cătălin a

a "Carol Davila'' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dionisie Lupu Street no. 37, Bucharest, 020022,Romania b Clinical Hospital Colentina, Stefan cel Mare street No. 19 - 21, Bucharest, 72202, Romania

Abstract Abdominal hernia repair procedures are some of the most common procedures in a surgical department. Among the

hernia causes we can mention the existance af an anatomical natural oriffice in a weak area of the abdominal wall and the

pressure variation on the wall. Lately, golden standard for antero-lateral wall defects repair has become the laparoscopic

approach. Due to the fact that the Spiegelian hernia diagnosis has a surgical treatment indication, the purpose of this

paper is to highlight the advantages of the laparoscopic method in the recovery of performance athlets. This paper is a

case study, of a karate professional athlete, who was treated for a left Spiegel hernia with a laparoscopic alloplastic

procedure. Results: the postoperative recovery lasted for 2 days, meanwhile a classical procedure would need a 5-day

recovery in the hospital, minimal postoperatory pain experienced and fast professional reinstatement- beginning the

usual training 2 weeks after the surgery (while with the classical approach it would have requested at least a month

recovery) and competing after 3 months. Also, no recurrences have been observed during follow-up.

Keywords: professional athlete, spiegel hernia, laparoscopic alloplastic reapair of a parietal wall defect;

* Daniela Mihăilă. Tel.:+00766257566 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Spine Functionality - General Methodological Problems and

Electromyography as a Method of Investigatio

Roxana Marilena Mihăilă a*, Adina Camalia Şlicaru a

a “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Str.Universitatii, no.16, 700115, Iasi, Romania

Abstract The main purpose of this study is to offer physical therapy practitioners theoretical knowledge and methodological

foundations needed to use electromyography to detect and assess shortcomings of development and abnormal function

of the spine in young school-age children. The study begins by presenting the incidence of spine deficiencies for school-

age children, supported by objective data derived from our research. We then present a synthesis of the striated muscle

structure, its contraction mechanism and studies on the normal and the pathological state of skeletal muscles associated

with the spine.

In the context of modern methods for spine research, the usefulness of electromyography is highlighted and a synthesis of

the following aspects is presented: applications approved for clinical neurophysiology, electromyography as a method of

investigation in kinesiology, qualities and diagnostic value of EMG, clinical applications. Details of normal and abnormal

results and the EMG recording BIOPAC system are also presented.

Keywords: spine; function; normality; pathological; electromyography; diagnosis;

* Roxana Mihăilă. Tel.: +0000000000 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Kinetotherapeutic recovery in spastic tetraparesis

Milcu Roxana Emanuela a*, Kiss Zoltan a


Abstract The complexity of the manifestation forms and the disorders of motric, physical, mental, sensorial, neuro-psychic origin

met in the cerebral paralysis determines on the one hand, at the pacient’s functional level an incapacity materialized

under the social aspect in a bigger or smaller handicap, and on the other hand, regarding the family and the medical team

a continuous fight towards a larger degree of independence.

Spastic tetraparesis is the cerebral paralysis which is characterised by the affectation of all the four limbs. It is associated

with disorders of the muscularity of the whole body and it is the most severe form of paralysis.

The kinetotherapeutic means and objectives used: the adaptation of the environment to the child’s needs or towards a

better development of motricity, sensory-motric stimulation, the education of balance, stability and the defence reactions,

the education of sensitivity and proprioception, the psycho-motric re-education, the functional re-education.

Keywords: cerebral paralysis, spastic tetraparesis, spastic character, motricity;

* Milcu Roxana Emanuela. Tel. 0744524392. E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

The improvement of speed in mentally deficient pupils through

the use of differentiated instruction in the physical education lesson

Ana-Maria Mujea a*


Abstract For the mentally disabled children, choosing the specific methods in organizing and teaching the physical education

lessons is of great importance for its quality and comprehensiveness.

Therefore, we must agree that using differentiated instruction as a method for emphasizing each child’s abbilities leads to

the achievement of the specific objectives of the physical education classes. This experimental study compares the results

of the initial and final assessments of the experiment group, as well as the results of the final assessment between the

experiment group and the control one for the motor abbility speed.

Keywords: differentiated instruction; speed; mentally disabled pupils; value group; physical education;

* Ana-Maria Mujea. Tel.: 0040764362903 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

The improvement of strength in mentally disabled pupils

through the use of differentiated instruction in the physical education lesson

Gheorghe Marinescu a, Virgil Tudor a, Ana-Maria Mujea a*, Carmen Băisan b

a National University of Physical Education and Sport, Constantin Noica, No. 140, 060057, Bucharest, Romania b Special Secondary School no 5, 13 Turturelelor Street, Bucharest 030881, Romania

Abstract In our country, on account of numerous community schools, scarce number of physical education classes per week, the

diminished time assigned to each lesson and precarious material basis, the method of differentiated instruction is not

frequently used in the educational training process. However, special education through a very scarce number of pupils

listed in a class makes from the differentiated instruction a basis for guiding the activity within the physical education

lessons.

Another important aspect of differentiated instruction constitutes the adaptability to the pupils` peculiar characteristics.

Therefore our interest heads towards the physical education efficiency process by means of this method which harness

the pupils motor skills capacity by developing the educational braining process by gender and value groups constituted in

accordance with the biomotric potential specific each pupil.

The experimental study aimed at improving the motor quality strength through the application of some differentiated

operational modules, elaborated after the initial evaluation from the training periods.

Keywords: differentiated instruction; mentally disabled; physical education; strength; class;

* Ana-Maria Mujea. Tel.: 0040764362903 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Recovery of the knee with surgically repaired ligaments by

programs of precocious proprioceptive training

Nedelkoski Gjorgji a*, Ortănescu Dorina b*, Popescu Gheorghe

a National University of Physical Education and Sport, Constantin Noica, No. 140, 060057, Bucharest, Romania b University of Craiova, A. I. Cuza nr.13, 200585, Craiova, Romania

Abstract

The present work aims to emphasize the importance of application of precocious training programs upon the anterior

cruciate ligament. This study has been developed on a number of 5 male subjects, diagnosed with anterior cruciate

ligament injuries, repaired by ligamentoplasties, out of which two on the right knee and three on the left knee. The results

have shown that anterior cruciate ligament injuries are more frequent on the left knee and regarding the stability for the

time of reaction, patients with right anterior ligament achieve a better reaction time in sagittal, as opposed to patients

with left anterior cruciate ligament.

Keywords: anterior cruciate ligament; proprioceptive program;

* Nedelkoski Gjorgji. Tel.: +0746327451 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Options to educate the intersegmental coordination and balance

of children with intellectual disabilities by multi-sensory stimulation programmes

Silvia Teodorescu a, Ofelia Popescu a*


Abstract Children with intellectual disabilities face many difficulties in learning and, consequently, they need more support at

personal level, both in terms of education, and in terms of social integration. One of the characteristics of this category of

children is the poor ability to assimilate new or complex information, to get new skills and to be independent.

Based on the assumption that each child has his/her own development rhythm and a unique growth and development

pattern, forming new motor skills is efficient if the child is aware on his/her own body, has stability and can coordinate

the motor gestures.

Keywords: intellectual disability, psychomotric development, multi-sensory stimulation;

* Silvia Teodorescu +40727664582 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Performance, reference systems and strategies for balance

training in Syndrome Down beginner gymnasts – level I

Gabriel Popescu a*


Abstract

This study aims at conceiving a strategic training and reference assessment system concerning the balance component,

according to the diverse Special Olympics gymnasts’ potential. The experimental group includes 24 beginner gymnasts,

within level A and level I. Due to our practical experience and statistical confirmations, we believe that the mentioned

evaluation system should comprise three general tests (Romberg Matorin, Unipodal test,), a specific test (the level A

beam routine) and three reference technical tests (three side rolls towards left and three towards right with a stand

lifting , maintained sat set square - execution, held side balance time-trial). Also, a specific adapted instructional content

has been developed, so that this motor capacity should improve in a significant manner.

Keywords: balance, beginner gymnasts, Down syndrome, reference systems, means;

* Gabriel Popescu. Tel.: +40-074-200-4364 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Study on the occurence, diagnosis and therapeutic approach to

the pathology associated with spinal cord injuries

Predescu Corina a*, Kiss Katharina b, Predescu Radu c

a National University of Physical Education and Sport, Constantin Noica, No. 140, 060057, Bucharest, Romania b Motivation Romania Foundation, Podisor Street, No 1, Buda Village, Ilfov County, Romania

c "Carol Davila'' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dionisie Lupu Street no. 37, Bucharest, 020022,Romania

Abstract This paper includes a study conducted on 60 individuals with spinal cord injuries, identified by Motivation Romania

Foundation and invited to participate in three regional camps, each consisting in a seven days active rehabilitation

program. These camps are part of the project “The Wheels of Change Move On – towards appropriate wheelchair

provision, sports and accessibility for mainstream participation of Romanians with disabilities”, financed by the United

States Agency for International Development – USAID.

The goals of the program are: to provide independent living training, to identify the recurrence of associated pathology,

to generate a customized therapeutic strategy for each participant, to conduct medium term monitoring in order to assess

the evolution of the complex therapy the participants benefited from.

The results, partly confirming other findings in the literature, showed regional differences that allowed the design of a

multidisciplinary therapeutic approach.

Keywords: trauma; obesity; osteoporosis; injury; hypertension; prophylaxis; physical therapy;

* Corina Predescu. Tel.: +040723364434 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Well-ness study on morphological pathologies in female Water Polo

Maresa Cerrotta a, Salvatore Napolitano a, Gaetano Raiola a *

a University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132 - 84084 – Fisciano, Salermo, Italy

Abstract This study examine the incidence of postural aspects on wellness status and performance of 14 women water polo

players of Italian A1 Championship. The research focus in the assessing the 3D detection of the surface of the trunk of the

athletes in order to detect the state of their vertebral column to evaluate the incidence of posture in water performance.

Object of investigation is the ability of adaption the athletes body in water in order to adjust and compensate the pain

effects of pathological curves such as kyphosis, lordosis and scoliosis.

The "Spinometria Formetric" allows for quick detection of the 3D morphology of the trunk, with extreme accuracy, with a

margin of error of less than 0.2 mm, high fast, a few minutes for the entire procedure, and safe for the non-invasiveness.

The Formetric check-up provides a series of indicators which allow to obtain a detailed assessment of the subject posture,

thus allowing complete clinical examination with quantitative elements.

Data collected show that pathological curves observed in athletes may be compensated by other adjustments of the body,

produced in vigorous in water exercise and have no effect on the state of wellness nor on the performance, where states

of soreness resulting in a lower performance levels have been detected in subjects who had no pathological curves.

Keywords: Spinometria Formetric, 3D morphology, kyphosis, lordosis and scoliosis;

* Gaetano Raiola. Tel.: +000000000 E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

The use of orthopedic insoles as a method of reducing and preventing pain in performance sport

Sopa Ioan Sabin a*, Cohal Dumitru Cătălin b

a National University of Physical Education and Sport, Constantin Noica, No. 140, 060057, Bucharest, Romania b Aqua Team Wasmeier, Str. Sandnerhofweg , Nr. 4-6 , CP 94469, Deggendorf , Germany

Abstract The present study reflects personal interest in the methods and means of prevention of pain in performance sports. In its

preparation I rely on personal experience in this area resulting from the execution of a training session at a specialized

sports center in Germany that deals with the study and analysis of human motion and position as well as the

manufacturing of active orthopedic inserts. This paper reflects the opinion of some experts in this area, that of a group of

orthopedic and sports medicine doctors, teachers and sports coaches, physiotherapists and former athletes in the use of

the orthopedic insoles and their effects on the human body.

Most of the high performance athletes that I came in contact with complained of physical pain after and even during

workouts as well as sports competitions especially at the knees and back. The tension reduction and fatigue in the legs

and back during and after intense exercise and also preventing clear locomotion defects can be achieved by using these

active orthopedic inserts, designed by specialists for each individual. These must be used appropriately in time and in

combination with specific medical gymnastics exercises. They increase the level of comfort during any strenuous

exercises and contribute to achieving the targets, namely sports performance and the longevity of the sports career as

well as the overall health after its termination.

Keywords: sensomotoric, motion analysis, active orthopedic inserts, prophylaxis, orthopedic;

* Sopa Ioan Sabin, Tel.: 0040 0742682226; E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Massage versus kinesio taping. Possibilities to enhance the kinetic program in mechanically triggered neck pain

Cordun Mariana a, Tecuceanu Carmen-Oana a*


Abstract Mechanically triggered cervicalgia is frequently encountered in persons holding a fixed, monotonous position and is a

pain at the level of the cervical paraspinal muscles and ligaments, which may be associated with muscular contraction,

with stiffness and blocking of the upper thorax and shoulders.

The study we undertake to conduct starts from the assumption that massage, on the one hand, and kinesio taping, on the

other hand, in association with physiotherapy have different effects in obtaining painlessness, diminishing discomfort

and enhancing articular amplitude in the cervical region.

For testing purposes we used: the pain numeric scale (0-10), the neck disability index (NDI) and articular testing

(CROM). The patients belonging to the two groups were dynamically tested at the beginning of the study and after a week

during which they underwent differential treatment.

The test results showed a minimal difference between the two groups in point of pain, discomfort and range of motion in

the cervical region, the patients benefiting from kinesio taping recorded a more rapid diminishment of the painful

phenomenon.

Keywords: cervicalgia, kinesio taping, massage, physiotherapy;

* Tecuceanu Carmen-Oana. Tel.: +40-072-398-0283. E-mail address: [email protected]

ICSPEK 2013

Study to the laterality determination at children with motor disabilities in adapted physical activities

Ungureanu Aurora a*

a University of Craiova, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, A. I. Cuza no. 13, 200585, Craiova, Romania

Abstract The goal of the study has been of finding out the laterality of nine children with medium motor disabilities in order to

continue of the adapted physical activities with these as well as for playing a part in the unfolding of the personalized

intervention plans, by the other specialists of the centre.

The use following tests: the Flamingo Test, RSSCAN Preassure Platform , in the Battery Pretest Bruininks-Oseretsky, the

Test R. Rigal, the Test of intermingling fingers and The test of out of step corking and uncorking of a small plastic

recipient. There have been two cases of ambidextrie, three of cross laterality and four right laterality.

Keywords: tests; children; motor disabilities; laterality; the adapted movement games;

* Ungureanu Aurora. Tel.: +000000000 E-mail address: [email protected]

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