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Cicutti, Nicholas. "The effects of anthropometric parameters on a step ergometer task in children." Thesis, University of Ottawa (Canada), 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/5073.
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Simoens, Kevin James. "Anthropometric shape parameters in obese subjects: implications for obese total joint arthroplasty patients." Thesis, University of Iowa, 2017. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/5634.
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Obesity is a severe concern worldwide and its prevalence is expected to continue to increase. Linked to diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, and high blood pressure among other things, obesity has been identified as the forthcoming, largest preventable cause of mortality. Osteoarthritis, surgical consequences, distribution of subcutaneous adipose tissue, and alteration of joint biomechanics have vast implications in total joint repair (TJR). Previous studies have linked obesity to increased forces through weight-bearing lower extremities, alterations in gait, and risk of implant failure. The objectives of this study were to (1) provide a tool to predict lower extremity dimensions and shape variations of subcutaneous adipose tissue, (2) identify the degree to which obesity influences shape variation of the osseous anatomy of the knee joint, and (3) lay a foundation to compare the knee contact force of obese patients in activities of daily living.
Long-leg EOS films were obtained, retrospectively over 5 years, from 232 patients that were being seen at the Adult Reconstruction Clinic at the University of Iowa. Using custom Matlab algorithms, measurements of soft tissue distribution and lower extremity osseous anatomy were obtained and analyzed. Additionally knee contact force measurements were obtained through motion capture analysis and modeling in Anybody Technology.
Males and females had similar lower extremity shapes, with females having greater knee circumferences than males. The variability of PPT and PTT tended to be greater in females and increased with increasing BMI. Although similar in the anteroposterior direction, males tended to have on average 12mm wider proximal tibias in the mediolateral direction. Clinical observations of increased post-operative complications trend with these findings. The future of research into biomechanics of obesity will rely heavily on anatomic models of the obese lower extremities, which until this work did not exist.
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Стклянина, Л. В. "Анализ продольных и поперечных антропометрических параметров у девушек Донбасского региона". Thesis, Сумский государственный университет, 2013. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/31995.
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Объектом исследования послужило 250 девушек (возраст 17-21 год), родившиеся и постоянно проживающие на территории региона Донбасса. После анкетирования лица, охарактеризовавшие свою ежедневную физическую активность как «низкую», были отнесены к группе Н (не активные), а те, кто имел минимум трехразовые физические нагрузки в течение недели, составили группу Ф (физически активные). Соматотипирование производили согласно индексу ширины таза (соотношение межгребневой дистанции к общей длине тела, %: долихоморфный тип (Д) имел ширину 16,0; мезоморфный (М): 16,5; брахиморфный (Б): 17,5, соответственно.
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Шпакова, Н. А. "Особливості річних змін антропометричних параметрів юнаків-солдат та студентів". Thesis, Сумський державний університет, 2013. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/31900.
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Нормальна адаптація організму людини до зовнішніх умов середовища залежить від фізичного та психічного здоров'я. Оцінюючи стан окремого індивіда слід мати уяву про певні показники, які є нормальними саме для нього. Але неможливо розглядати гармонічність розвитку людини без впливу екзогенних та ендогенних чинників. Генетичні фактори, як основні безперечно впливають на регуляцію всіх органів та систем. Однак велике значення надається режиму харчування, фізичному навантаженню, психологічному стану. Проведене нами лонгітудінальне дослідження на базі військової частини серед юнаків-військовослужбовців та студентів Вузу та коледжу однієї вікової групи дасть можливість виявити вплив способу життя на встановлення гармонійності фізичного розвитку на юнацькому етапі онтогенезу.
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Шепєлєв, Анатолій Єгорович, Анатолий Егорович Шепелев, Anatolii Yehorovych Shepieliev та А. В. Кошиль. "Антропометрична характеристика студентів університету". Thesis, Видавництво СумДУ, 2011. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/14545.
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Oltmann, Carmen. "The effects of a 160 km run on selected anthropometric, physiological and psychological parameters." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1009706.
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Twenty-one male subjects volunteered to participate in this study of the effects of an u1tramarathon run under competitive conditions. Selected anthropometric measurements were made before and after the race. Blood samples were taken before, and within 10 min. of completing the race. Haematocrit and cortisol concentrations were analysed from each sample. Three ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) - local, central and overall, were obtained at two-hourly intervals throughout the race. The shortened form of the Eysenck Personality Inventory (EPI) was administered before the race. The Profile of Mood States (POMS) test was completed both before and immediately after the race. The average running intensity was estimated to be about 32% VO₂max which would not have caused major lactate accumulation. Repetitive compressive forces as a result of heel-strike resulted in intervertebral disc fluid loss. This resulted in a significant (p<0.05) decrease in stature after the race. Mobilization of glycogen, trig1ycerides and protein for metabolism as well as fluid loss via sweat resulted in significantly decreased body mass after the race. Plasma volume and serum cortisol concentrations were significantly increased after the race compared to pre-race baseline levels. Local RPE responses were dominant throughout the entire race, followed by overall RPE. Running 160 km had an effect on mood state. "Depression", "fatigue" and "confusion" (profile of Mood states) were all significantly increased compared to pre-race scores. Sleep deprivation as a result of running through the night was probably an important contributing factor. The anthropometric profile of the ultramarathon runners in this sample was more like that of the general population than elite marathon runners from the literature. The ultramarathon runners were more extroverted than elite marathon runners, but exhibited a similar Profile of Mood state before the race. The stressor - running 160 km - resulted in a 'strain response'. This was evident in the decreased stature and mass, and increased serum cortisol, "depression", "confusion" and above all "fatigue".
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Mat, Husin Haliza [Verfasser]. "Relationship between metabolic and anthropometric maternal parameters and the fetal autonomic nervous system / Haliza Mat Husin." Tübingen : Universitätsbibliothek Tübingen, 2020. http://d-nb.info/1214639801/34.
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Пірс, Анна Вікторівна, Анна Викторовна Пирс та Anna Viktorivna Pirs. "Особливості антропометричних та соматометричних параметрів тіла студенток". Thesis, Видавництво СумДУ, 2012. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/26941.
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Riggs, Amy Jo. "Calories vs. composition : the effects of dietary alterations on anthropometric measures and biochemical parameters in overweight women." Virtual Press, 2002. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1231345.
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TITLE: Calories vs. Composition: The effect on dietary alterations on anthropometric measures and biochemical parameters in overweight women.LEARNING OUTCOME: To determine if a high-protein, low-carbohydrate, ad-libitum diet is more effective than an energy-restricted diet in promoting weight loss and improving blood lipid and insulin levels.ABSTRACT TEXT: Thirty overweight/obese (BMI: 25-35kg/m2), premenopausal women were matched for Body Mass Index (BMI) and randomly assigned to one of the two diets: (1) High Protein (HP) (30-40% protein, 40-55% fat, 10-20% CHO); (2) Energy Restricted (ER) (1200kcal/d, 20-25% fat, 15-20% protein, 55-60% CHO). Subjects were given weekly menus matching their assigned macronutrient and/or energy requirements to aid in meal planning and dietary compliance. Baseline and post-diet measures included height, weight, body composition, blood lipids (total cholesterol (TC), HDL, LDL< and triglycerides (TG)], and plasma insulin levels. There were no significant differences found among the two groups in any of the above-listed variables prior to the study. Twenty-three women completed the 6-week study (HP=11, ER= 12). Compliance to the diets was adequate as indicated by weekly 24-hour recalls and daily urinary ketone levels. Both groups lost a significant amount of weight and body fat (P<0.05), andweight and body fat losses were not significantly different between the groups. In addition, both groups experienced similar decreases in TG, TC, LDL, HDL, and insulin levels. These results indicate that a HP diet is no more effective than an ER diet in promoting favorable changes in body weight, body composition, blood lipids, and insulin levels.<br>Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
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Dimopoulou, Christina, Caroline Sievers, Hans-Ulrich Wittchen, et al. "Adverse anthropometric risk profile in biochemically controlled acromegalic patients: comparison with an age- and gender-matched primary care population." Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2013. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-106210.
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GH and IGF-1 play an important role in the regulation of metabolism and body composition. In patients with uncontrolled acromegaly, cardiovascular morbidity and mortality are increased but are supposed to be normalised after biochemical control is achieved. We aimed at comparing body composition and the cardiovascular risk profile in patients with controlled acromegaly and controls. A cross-sectional study. We evaluated anthropometric parameters (height, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist and hip circumference, waist to height ratio) and, additionally, cardiovascular risk biomarkers (fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c, triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and lipoprotein (a), in 81 acromegalic patients (58% cured) compared to 320 age- and gender-matched controls (ratio 1:4), sampled from the primary care patient cohort DETECT. The whole group of 81 acromegalic patients presented with significantly higher anthropometric parameters, such as weight, BMI, waist and hip circumference, but with more favourable cardiovascular risk biomarkers, such as fasting plasma glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL levels, in comparison to their respective controls. Biochemically controlled acromegalic patients again showed significantly higher measurements of obesity, mainly visceral adiposity, than age- and gender-matched control patients (BMI 29.5 ± 5.9 vs. 27.3 ± 5.8 kg/m2; P = 0.020; waist circumference 100.9 ± 16.8 vs. 94.8 ± 15.5 cm; P = 0.031; hip circumference 110.7 ± 9.9 vs. 105.0 ± 11.7 cm; P = 0.001). No differences in the classical cardiovascular biomarkers were detected except for fasting plasma glucose and triglycerides. This effect could not be attributed to a higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the acromegalic patient group, since stratified analyses between the subgroup of patients with acromegaly and controls, both with type 2 diabetes mellitus, revealed that there were no significant differences in the anthropometric measurements. Biochemically cured acromegalic patients pertain an adverse anthropometric risk profile, mainly because of elevated adiposity measurements, such as BMI, waist and hip circumference, compared to an age- and gender-matched primary care population.
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Cook, Darci L. "The effect of alterations in diet composition upon anthropometric measures, biochemical parameters, and nutrient intakes in overweight women." Virtual Press, 2005. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1315182.
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Thirty-seven overweight/obese (BMI: 25-35 kg/m2), premenopausal women that were randomly assigned to either an ad libitum low-carbohydrate (LC) (20% CHO, 30-40% protein, 30-40% fat), or an ad libitum low-fat (LF) (55-60% CHO, 15-20% protein, 20-25% fat) diet.All subjects were given weekly menus matching their assigned macronutrient requirements to aid in meal planning and dietary compliance. Baseline and post-diet measures included height, weight, body composition (DXA), blood lipids [total cholesterol (TC), HDL, LDL, and triglycerides (TG)], and plasma insulin levels. There were no significant group differences in any of the above-listed variables prior to the study. Nineteen women completed the 6-wk study (LC=11, LF=8). Compliance to the diets was adequate as indicated by weekly 24-hr recalls and daily urinary ketone levels. Both groups lost a significant amount of weight and body flat, (P<0.05); and weight and body fat losses were not significantly different between the groups. All groups experienced similar decreases in TG, TC, LDL, HDL, and insulin levels. These results indicate a LC diet is no more effective than a LF diet in promoting favorable changes in body weight, body composition, blood lipids and insulin levels.<br>Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
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Dimopoulou, Christina, Caroline Sievers, Hans-Ulrich Wittchen, et al. "Adverse anthropometric risk profile in biochemically controlled acromegalic patients: comparison with an age- and gender-matched primary care population." Springer Verlag, 2010. https://tud.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A26658.
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GH and IGF-1 play an important role in the regulation of metabolism and body composition. In patients with uncontrolled acromegaly, cardiovascular morbidity and mortality are increased but are supposed to be normalised after biochemical control is achieved. We aimed at comparing body composition and the cardiovascular risk profile in patients with controlled acromegaly and controls. A cross-sectional study. We evaluated anthropometric parameters (height, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist and hip circumference, waist to height ratio) and, additionally, cardiovascular risk biomarkers (fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c, triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and lipoprotein (a), in 81 acromegalic patients (58% cured) compared to 320 age- and gender-matched controls (ratio 1:4), sampled from the primary care patient cohort DETECT. The whole group of 81 acromegalic patients presented with significantly higher anthropometric parameters, such as weight, BMI, waist and hip circumference, but with more favourable cardiovascular risk biomarkers, such as fasting plasma glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL levels, in comparison to their respective controls. Biochemically controlled acromegalic patients again showed significantly higher measurements of obesity, mainly visceral adiposity, than age- and gender-matched control patients (BMI 29.5 ± 5.9 vs. 27.3 ± 5.8 kg/m2; P = 0.020; waist circumference 100.9 ± 16.8 vs. 94.8 ± 15.5 cm; P = 0.031; hip circumference 110.7 ± 9.9 vs. 105.0 ± 11.7 cm; P = 0.001). No differences in the classical cardiovascular biomarkers were detected except for fasting plasma glucose and triglycerides. This effect could not be attributed to a higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the acromegalic patient group, since stratified analyses between the subgroup of patients with acromegaly and controls, both with type 2 diabetes mellitus, revealed that there were no significant differences in the anthropometric measurements. Biochemically cured acromegalic patients pertain an adverse anthropometric risk profile, mainly because of elevated adiposity measurements, such as BMI, waist and hip circumference, compared to an age- and gender-matched primary care population.
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Morrison, Stewart C. "The impact of excessive body mass on anthropometric characteristics of the peripubescent foot and spatio-temporal parameters of peripubescent gait." Thesis, Glasgow Caledonian University, 2006. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.443233.
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There are indications in the relevant literature that excessive body mass has a detrimental impact upon the structure of the paediatric foot and the spatio-temporal parameters of gait. To date however the available literature is without scientific rigour and not of specific relevance from the podiatric perspective to the developing foot. The research conducted for this work was composed of three stages: (1) a pilot study to establish the intra- rater (and intra-subject) reliability of anthropometric paediatric foot assessment; (2) a population study to establish the influence of excessive body mass on anthropometric characteristics of the paediatric foot and; (3) a gait study to evaluate the influence of excessive body mass upon spatio-temporal parameters of peripubescent gait. For the pilot research thirteen subjects were measured during this stage of the research. The results indicated that the lead researcher (SM) was reliable at making repeated measures of forefoot width (weightbearing and non-weightbearing), navicular height and the Staheli Arch Index. The reliability of the measurement of navicular drop, chippaux-smirak index and valgus index is questioned. The results from stage 1 supported the inclusion of the reliable measures in stage 2 of the research where 200 peripubescent children (aged 9- 12 years) were recruited and foot assessment was conducted. It was concluded that excessive body mass led to increased foot length and foot width (p <_ 0.05). With regards to the spatio-temporal parameters of gait, 44 peripubescent children (aged 9 -11 years) were recruited in the study and this formed the 3td aspect of the research. This aspect of the research supported previous findings that obese children ambulated with increased duration of double support during gait and decreased single support during gait (p= <_ 0.05). The research also indicated that excessive body mass resulted in decreased cadence, stride length and velocity.The findings enhance indications that excessive body mass has a detrimental impact on paediatric foot structure and function. This research indicated that foot length and width are greater in children with excessive body mass and that - obese children specifically - ambulated during gait with increased double support phase and decreased single support phase. The results presented highlight a small aspect of the potential implication of excessive body mass on foot structure and function and therefore, further work is warranted
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Germishuys, Martha Petronella. "The effects of contraceptives on the anti-oxidant status, skin parameters and anthropometric indicators in female students: a pilot study." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2973.
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Thesis (MSc (Biomedical Technology))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019<br>Introduction: The provision of access to safe and effective contraception is a critical element in the health of women that enables them to make choices about their fertility. This element of control empowers them and indirectly enables them to access better social and economic opportunities. Hormonal contraceptives are a convenient, effective and relatively safe method of fertility control. Extensive research has been done on the effects of hormonal contraceptives on undesirable metabolic and haemostatic changes, but data on the relationship between oxidative stress and oral contraceptives is scarce and remains subject to debate. Aging of the skin due to oestrogen loss at menopause is thought to include atrophy, decreased collagen content, water content, and sebaceous secretions, loss of elasticity, wrinkling, poor wound healing and manifestations of hyperandrogenism. A number of studies have shown that oestrogens serve many important beneficial and protective functions in skin physiology. Despite extensive clinical experience, many metabolic effects of oral contraceptive treatment remain to be explored. The effects of progesterone on body weight and composition are of interest from several standpoints. Since hormonal contraceptives are widely used, it is important to investigate the effect thereof on oxidative status, skin parameters and anthropometric indicators, to enable women make informed choices about the use of contraceptives, or to adapt their lifestyle if necessary. The aim of the present study was therefore, to assess certain effects of contraceptives in a student population at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). Objectives of the study: To determine the differences in skin health, anthropometric \parameters and oxidative stress status in female university students using various hormonal contraceptives versus non-contraceptive users. Research design: The study adopted a quantitative approach to examine a crosssectional research sample in order to provide a snapshot of the population at a particular time. Concenting participants were selected through the use of questionnaires aimed at ascertaining the type of contraceptive used as well as general health and lifestyle patterns. Blood samples were collected and the antioxidant status was determined. Body composition and skin analysis was conducted on each of the participants in the selected groups and the results were compared to determine the differences between contraceptive and non-contraceptive users. Results: With regards to oxidative stress status, the results indicated a significant increase in superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities within the triphasic contraceptive group compared to the monophasic contraceptive group, suggesting higher levels of oxidative stress in monophasic contraceptive groups. There was also an increase in lipid peroxidation (TBARS) for the triphasic contraceptive group when compared to the control, monophasic contraceptive and injectable contraceptive groups respectively, indicative of increased oxidative stress levels in the triphasic contraceptive group. In this study, skin parameters evaluation revealed that there was a general increase in the presence of erythema in the monophasic contraceptive group compared to the control; injectable contraceptive; implant contraceptive and triphasic contraceptive groups, symptomatic of higher vascular activity in the monophasic group. Melanocyte activity measured in the forehead, cheek and chin areas were also significantly increased when the monophasic contraceptive group was compared to the control and other contraceptive groups, characterised by the pigmentation pattern of chloasma/melasma known to be caused by hormones. The hydration measurements were significantly increased in the implant contraceptive group compared to the control and monophasic contraceptive groups. Furthermore, a significant increase in hydration was evident in the injectable contraceptive group when compared to the control and monophasic contraceptive groups. Injectable contraceptives and implant contraceptives mainly contain progesterone which has been proven to combat signs of aging and increase collagen and elastin in the skin. With respect to anthropometric measurements, there was a significant increase in the measurement of waist to hip ratio in the implant contraceptive group compared to the control group (non-contraceptive). Progesterone influence on adipose tissue distribution indicated a more significant increase of adipose tissue in the abdominal region. Conclusion: In this study there was some evidence that the type of hormonal contraceptive used does have significant effects on the variables tested in the population sample. These effects are dependent on the composition of the contraceptive and the levels of progesterone and/or oestrogen.
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Винник, А. В., К. М. Неклюєнко, О. О. Буров, К. А. Соловйова та Людмила Антонівна Васьковець. "Працездатність студентів під час учбового процесу". Thesis, НТУ "ХПІ", 2015. http://repository.kpi.kharkov.ua/handle/KhPI-Press/25325.
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Стаття присвячена актуальному завданню – збереженню здоров'я і працездатності студентів під час навчання. У роботі досліджені антропометричний статус, "біологічний" вік, функціональні показники працездатності та індивідуальна хвилина студентів. Виявлено, що більшість студентів має гармонічний фізичний розвиток. "Біологічний" вік перевищував паспортні дані на 3-4 роки. Індекс м'язової сили складав 10–28 %, що набагато нижче норми. Фактична життєва ємкість легенів знаходилася у межах 2633–4205 см3. Довільна затримка дихання складала 45-58 с, а індекс Руф'є знаходився на рівні 4,8–8,0, що вказує на гарний фізичний стан досліджуваних. Індивідуальна хвилина більшості студентів 60-64 с, що свідчить про їх високі адаптаційні можливості.<br>The article is devoted to the actual problem - the saving of health and operability of students during the learning process. Examined anthropometric status, "biological" age, functional parameters and individual minute of students. Determined that most of the students have a harmonious physical development. "Biological" age does not exceed the nameplate data more than 3-4 years. The index of muscle strength was 10–28 %, which is much less than normal value. The actual vital capacity of lungs was in the range 2633-4205 cm3. Arbitrary breath delay was 45-58 second, the Ruffier index stood in range 4,8-8,0, indicating good physical condition of examined persons. Individual minute for the most of students equals 60-64 secondes, that indicating their high adaptive capacity.
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Шепєлєв, Анатолій Єгорович, Анатолий Егорович Шепелев та Anatolii Yehorovych Shepieliev. "Морфологічні показники студенток в умовах учбового процесу". Thesis, Сумський державний університет, 2015. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/41753.
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Морфологічний розвиток і фізична працездатність спортсменів є визначальними факторами їх підготовленості, оскільки, вони безпосередньо впливають на змагальну ефективність окремих спортсменів і команди в цілому. Підвищення ефективності тренувального процесу асоціюється з індивідуалізацією тренувального завантаження за величиною і інтенсивністю. В основі індивідуалізації повинно бути знання основних морфологічних і функціональних параметрів спортсменів по їх ігровим амплуа.
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Guimarães, Camila. "Tolerabilidade e eficácia da fluoxetina na redução de parâmetros antropométricos e metabólicos em mulheres obesas." Universidade de São Paulo, 2006. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/60/60134/tde-29052007-093358/.
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A obesidade é uma doença crônica que vêm alcançando proporções epidêmicas em todo o mundo. É um fator de risco para inúmeras desordens médicas, morbidade e mortalidade, além de estar também associada a um aumento dos custos socioeconômicos e com saúde. O tratamento a longo prazo, incluindo a farmacoterapia, mostra-se necessário para muitos pacientes obesos. Neste contexto, este trabalho teve a finalidade de avaliar a tolerabilidade e eficácia clínica da Fluoxetina, adjunta a uma dieta de 1.500 Kcal/dia, na redução de parâmetros antropométricos e metabólicos em mulheres obesas. Cloridrato de Fluoxetina (60 mg/dia), foi comparado ao placebo em 19 mulheres obesas, durante 90 dias de tratamento. O grupo Fluoxetina (n=9) apresentou uma redução estatisticamente significativa do peso (-9,24 vs -1,05 kg), IMC (-3,64 vs -0,45 Kg/m²) e circunferência abdominal (-12,3 vs -2,9 cm), em relação ao placebo (n=10). Observou-se ainda uma elevação estatisticamente significativa dos níveis séricos de HDL-colesterol (p< 0,01) no grupo tratado com o fármaco, e uma redução significativa dos níveis plasmáticos de triglicérides (-39,5 vs +18,7 mg/dL) quando comparado ao grupo placebo. As reações adversas mais comumente reportadas pelos pacientes foram insônia, náuseas e sonolência. Concluímos que a Fluoxetina demonstrou ser um fármaco bem tolerado e eficaz na redução de parâmetros antropométricos e metabólicos, prevenindo o desenvolvimento de fatores de risco cardiovasculares e diminuindo morbidade em mulheres obesas.<br>Obesity is a chronic condition that has been reaching epidemic proportions worldwide. It is a risk factor for numerous medical disorders and excessive mortality. Long-term treatment, including pharmacotherapy, may be necessary for many obese patients. This study aimed to assess the tolerability and clinical effectiveness of Fluoxetine, as an adjunct therapy to a 1.500 Kcal/day diet, in reducing anthropometric and metabolic parameters in obese women. Fluoxetine (60 mg/day), was compared to placebo in 19 obese females in a 90-day trial. Fluoxetine therapy (n=9) resulted in a statistically significant greater mean reduction in weight (-9,24 vs -1,05 kg), BMI (-3,64 vs -0,45 Kg/m²) and waist circumference (-12,3 vs -2,9 cm), than placebo group (n=10). There was also an elevation of HDL-cholesterol (p< 0,01) in Fluoxetine group and mean triglycerides levels was reduced (-39,5 vs +18,7 mg/dL) when compared to placebo. Side effects most commonly reported by the patients were insomnia, nausea and somnolence. We concluded that Fluoxetine may provide an effective and well tolerated possibility in reducing anthropometric and metabolic parameters, preventing the development of cardiovascular risk factors and reducing morbidity in obese women.
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Endziulytė, Greta. "Trijų mėnesių mišriųjų pratybų poveikis pagyvenusių moterų kūno kompozicijos rodikliams." Master's thesis, Lithuanian Academic Libraries Network (LABT), 2013. http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2013~D_20130910_152932-71211.
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Tyrimo objektas: trijų mėnesių mišriųjų fizinių pratybų poveikis pagyvenusų moterų riebalinei kūno masei ir kai kuriems kūno kompozicijos rodikliams.
Temos aktualumas: spartūs socialiniai ir ekonominiai procesai turi didelės įtakos žmogaus savijautai ir sveikatos būklei, kuri PSO duomenimis, iki 50-70 procentų priklauso nuo gyvenimo būdo (World Health Organisation, 1998). Vienas iš daugelio sveikatos gerinimo strategijos krypčių, reikšmingai veikiančių žmogaus sveikatą, yra fizinis aktyvumas. Kai kurios gyventojų grupės yra ypač mažai fiziškai aktyvios – tai moterys, senyvo amžiaus, neįgalūs, vieniši, nutukę, žemesnio išsilavinimo arba mažesnes pajamas turintys žmonės (Kalvėnas, Simanavičiūtė, 2010). Asmenys, kurie reguliariai mankštinasi, jaučiasi daug geriau ir yra daug energingesni (Paffenbarger, 1994).
Tyrimo problema: Viena iš pagrindinių problemų yra fizinio pasyvumo didėjimas senėjant, dėl ko susiduriama su širdies ir kraujagyslių ligomis bei mirtimi. Moksliniais tyrimais įrodyta, kad fizinis pasyvumas yra viena iš trijų pagrindinių mirtingumo priežasčių pasaulyje (Kalvėnas, Simanavičiūtė, 2010). Šiuo magistriniu darbu buvo stengiamasi išanalizuoti pagyvenusių asmenų mitybos ypatumus, tai pat nustatyti procentinio riebalų kiekio ir kūno masės indekso kitimą dėl 12 savaičių trukusių mišriųjų fizinių pratybų.
Tyrimo tikslas: nustatyti trijų mėnesių mišriųjų pratybų poveikį pagyvenusių moterų kūno kompozicijos rodikliams.
Tyrimo uždaviniai:
1. Įvertinti trijų mėnesių... [toliau žr. visą tekstą]<br>Objective: To dermine the impact of tree month lasting program of varying exercise towards body composition parameters.
The relevance of the study: The rapid social and economic processes have significant impact on human well being and health status from the WHO, up to 50 – 70 percent of the way of life (Word Health Organisation, 1998). One of the many health promation strategies significantly affect human health is physical activity. Some population gruops are particularly low physical active – female, elderly, disabled, lonely, obese, lower education or lower in come people (Kalvėnas, Simavičiūtė, 2010). Indviduals who exercise regulualy fell much better and much more energetic (Poffenbarger, 1994).
Problem of the study: One of the main problems is the lock of physical exercise increase with aging, resulting in faces of cardiovascular disease and death. Scientific studies hove shown that phycical inactivity is one of the three mojor causes of mortality of the word (Kalvėnas, Simavičiūtė, 2010).
The aim: To determine the three month exercise effects on elderly women body composition parameters.
Tasks: 1. To determine the impact of three month program of varying exercise towords muscle fat and some body composition parameters.
2. To determine the nutrition womem of the subjects.
Hipothesis: Three month exercises impact towords musle fat and body composition parameters.
Conclusion:
1. First after a three month combined exercise program for women of... [to full text]
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Horn, Hannalize. "The effect of anthropometric parameters, biomechanical malalignments and flexibility of the lower extremities on the prevalence of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome in rugby players of the North-West University Rugby Institute / H. Horn." Thesis, North-West University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/6405.
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With the general increase in Rugby union's popularity the past decade, there has been an increase in sport injuries, both from acute and overuse trauma. Approximately half of all sport injuries may be attributed to overuse or repetitive micro trauma rather than a single traumatic event. Although very few overuse injuries have an established aetiology, the fact that over 80% of these injuries occurs at or below the knee suggests that there may be some common mechanisms in the aetiology. It could only be stated with certainty that the aetiology of these injuries is multifactorial and diverse, with both extrinsic and intrinsic factors contributing.
Many intrinsic factors (personal) predispose athletes to develop overuse injuries. Intervention of intrinsic injury risk factors is more problematic, as intrinsic risk factors are often difficult to examine and even more difficult to rehabilitate than external factors. Extrinsic risk factors (environmental) that are independent of the injured person can be influenced through the intervention of the extrinsic factors. Main attention should be paid not to the treatment of the site of injury but to the possible cause of the symptoms. It is therefore vital that coaches and medical teams have a complete understanding of the incidence, nature, severity, and causes of injuries in order to review the adequacy of their injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of selected anthropometric parameters, biomechanical malalignment and flexibility on the prevalence of Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) in U/19 university rugby players of the 2006 season of the North-West University (NWU) Rugby Institute (RI). A prospective once-off subject availability study was performed that included U/19 rugby union players of the RI of the NWU (n=91). Selected biomechanical and anthropometrical assessments were made. Biomechanical and anthropometrical assessments were preformed on all subjects before the start of the season. All existing injuries were recorded by means of an injury history questionnaire. Descriptive statistics (e.g. mean and standard deviations) and contingency tables were used to analyse the data. Effect sizes were used to decide on the practical significance of the findings. A cut-off point of 0.8 (large effect) was set for practical significance of differences between means.
Players with MTSS had a wider Bi-iliocristal width than those without MTSS. There were leg length differences for both players with and without MTSS for Hiospinale, Trochanterion-Tibiale lateral and Tibial lateral length. Iliospinale- and Trochanterion-Tibiale lateral length differences presented with the largest length difference. Iliospinale, Trochanterion-Tibiale lateral and Tibial lateral length difference had a small effect. Only Bi-iliocristal width presented with a medium effect.
Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius and Plantaris as well as Soleus and Popliteus flexibility of players without MTSS were tighter than those of players who suffered from MTSS. Only Hamstring tightness had a small effect. Gastrocnemius and Plantaris as well as Soleus and Popliteus presented with a medium effect. Players without MTSS had a more flexible TFL on their right side. All the other flexibility measurements of the Thomas test presented that players without MTSS had a more inflexible profile. Effect size was not analysed because of the small sample sizes in some of the cells. Players without MTSS presented with an overall more inflexible profile than those with MTSS.
More players without MTSS supinated at heel contact on both their feet, compared to the players with MTSS. Players without MTSS supinated more on both their feet during mid stance. A small percentage of players with and without MTSS supinated during the propulsion phase. More players without MTSS had a neutral right foot mid stance compared to players with MTSS who had a more neutral mid stance on their right foot. Players with MTSS pronated more with both their feet during propulsion. Players with MTSS pronated mostly during the propulsion phase and mostly had flatter and higher arched feet than players without MTSS. More players with MTSS had a light flat foot, flat foot as well as a high arched foot than players without MTSS. Most of the players with MTSS had normal right arched foot type. None of the players with MTSS had either a light high right foot or a high arched left foot.<br>Thesis (M.A. (Human Movement Science))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2009.
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Brendler, Clariana Fischer. "Método para levantamento de parâmetros antropométricos utilizando um digitalizador 3D de baixo custo." reponame:Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações da UFRGS, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/79810.
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Este trabalho tem como objetivo principal desenvolver um método para obtenção de parâmetros antropométricos através de um digitalizador tridimensional de baixo custo. A fundamentação teórica da presente pesquisa abrange temas relacionados ao processo de Design, produtos personalizados e de tecnologia assistiva, além da relação entre os parâmetros antropométricos e o projeto de produto. Assim, foram investigados os métodos utilizados para o levantamento dos parâmetros antropométricos pelo processo direto de medição e o respectivo estado da arte. Ainda, foram investigados os métodos utilizados para o levantamento de parâmetros antropométricos lineares por digitalizadores tridimensionais. A metodologia da pesquisa consiste em cinco etapas: pesquisa bibliográfica, coleta e análise dos dados antropométricos pelo método direto e o desenvolvimento do método indireto de obtenção de medidas antropométricas, comparação e análise dos dados obtidos, discussão dos resultados e a finalização da pesquisa. O processo de digitalização utilizado está baseado em um dispositivo de baixo custo, o Microsoft Kinect e no software kscan3D. Para o levantamento antropométrico a partir do modelo tridimensional, é utilizado o software Autodesk 3D Studio Max. Através da comparação e avaliação entre os dados obtidos pelo método direto e indireto, foi possível verificar a compatibilidade dos dados e, assim, validar o método desenvolvido. Como resultado foi proposto um método para realização do levantamento de parâmetros antropométricos utilizando um digitalizador 3D de baixo custo. A pesquisa apresenta recomendações e restrições para a geração do modelo tridimensional, de forma a se obter uma malha com precisão satisfatória. É apresentado um fluxograma para orientar a aplicação do método desenvolvido no processo de Design bem como um quadro-resumo contendo diretrizes para esta aplicação. O método desenvolvido obteve 97,96% de compatibilidade nos resultados das variáveis mensuradas em relação ao método direto. Estes resultados foram obtidos com um tempo de exposição do indivíduo de apenas 3 minutos e 28 segundos, muito inferior ao tempo necessário no método direto, que foi de 1 hora e 12 minutos, o que demonstra uma das principais contribuições do método proposto.<br>The aim of this paper is to develop a method for obtaining anthropometric parameters using a low cost three-dimensional digitizer. The theoretical foundation of this research covers topics related to the design process, personalized products and assistive technology. It also considers the relationship between anthropometric parameters and product design. Thus, we investigated the methods used in the analysis of anthropometric parameters through direct process measurement and its state of the art. Moreover, it was investigated the methods used for collect anthropometric parameters through linear three-dimensional scanners. The research methodology is divided in five steps: literature review; collection and analysis of anthropometric data using the direct method and also the development of the indirect method for obtaining anthropometric measurements; comparison and data analysis; discussion of results and the completion of the research. The digitization process developed it is based on Microsoft Kinect, a low-cost device, and also on the software kscan3D. For the anthropometric collection from the three-dimensional model is used Autodesk 3D Studio Max. Through the comparison and evaluation of the data obtained by the direct and the indirect methods, it was possible to verify the compatibility of the data and thus validate the developed method. Therefore, it was proposed a method for collecting anthropometric parameters using a low-cost 3D scanner. This research presents requirements and constraints for generate the threedimensional model in order to obtain a mesh with satisfactory precision. It is presented a flowchart to guide the implementation of the developed method in the design process as well as a summary table containing guidelines for this application. The developed method achieved 97.96% of compatibility considering the results of the measured variables in relation to the direct method. These results were obtained with an exposure time of the individual of only 3 minutes and 28 seconds, which is less than the time required in the direct method – 1 hour and 12 minutes. This demonstrates one major contribution of the developed method.
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Grunschloss, Sonica. "Association between horn size anthropometrical parameters and scrotal circumference of gemsbok bulls (Oryx gazella)." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/63217.
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Commercial game breeding practices place immense pressure on the selection of antelope species with
long horns and improved genetics in order to maximise their monetary values. Current hunting policies are
aimed at the longest-horned individuals within a population and the longevity of such individuals is
drastically reduced. Eliminating long-horned animals from natural populations will shift their dynamics
toward young and inexperienced males carrying short horns. In order to either support or dissuade current
gaming industry directives, the genuine influence of extra-long horns on the male antelope’s fertility and
overall masculine appearance should be thoroughly investigated. The objective of this study was therefore to
determine the correlation between horn size and scrotal circumference of gemsbok bulls. The gemsbok
population sampled in this study was periodically subjected to culling. Bulls (n = 144) were harvested by
professional hunters on a random seeing-equals-shooting basis. However, due to continuous growth and the
onset of senescence, respectively, males younger than 3 years and older than 10 years were excluded,
reducing n to 106 animals. Individually marked carcases were categorised into either age group 1 (3 years ≤
x ≤ 5 years) or age group 2 (5 years < x ≤ 7 years), weighed and the relevant body and horn parameters
recorded. These parameters were determined using a measuring tape and comprised of the following: heart
girth, body length, face length, neck circumference, cannon bone length, cannon bone circumference, scrotal
circumference (SC) and shoulder circumference, as well as horn lengths, apex lengths (distance between last
ring and tip of horn), horn ring number, long horn (long horn), total horn (sum of right and left horns), tip-totip,
and horn base circumferences. The influence of the different age groups on individual body and horn
parameters was analysed and the only non-significant difference in means observed for body measurements
was for cannon bone circumference (CBC). This observation meant that bone circumference did not
increase, irrespective of age. With regards to horn measurements only horn rings left (HRL) showed to be
significantly different (P≤0.05) between the age groups, indicating higher ring numbers for older bulls. All
the parameters were then correlated with SC to test the perceptions that male appearance and weaponry
would be significantly impacted by changes in scrotal size. Heart girth, body length, face length, neck
circumference, and shoulder circumference were found to be greatly influenced by SC (P≤0.001) in young
bulls (age group 1), suggesting that any developmental change in one would significantly affect the other.
These strong relationships also implied that SC gave a good indication as to a gemsbok bull’s growth and
physical conformation up to the age of 5 years, and that bulls exhibiting large testes would have increased
body weights and larger anthropometric measures. It appeared, however, that all relevant growth parameters
reached their maximum points as they showed no further increase in bulls older than 6 years (age group 2).
Looking at age group 2, cannon bone length was the only parameter significantly (P≤0.01) correlated with
SC. This finding suggested that significant bone growth only occurred after a specific threshold for SC was
achieved. Both apex lengths for age group 1 were highly significant (P≤0.001), but negative in association
with SC, suggesting a reduction in apex lengths with scrotal enlargement. These correlation coefficients
allowed for the calculation of relevant parameter regressions per age group. Body weight, heart girth, body length, and face length (age group 1) increased linearly with SC, as well as cannon bone length (age group
2). Left horn length, total horn, and long horn for age group 1 increased simultaneously in correlation with
SC until a circumference of approximately 24 cm was reached. An increase in ring number was hinted at
when both apex lengths decreased for age group 1. The opposite was observed for age group 2: ring numbers
decreased significantly (P≤0.05) as SC increased which suggested a reduction in overall horn lengths for
older bulls due to honing or breakage during aggressive displays. Therefore, bulls with the largest scrotums
were often the most dominant and did not exhibit the longest horns. However, no significant negative
impacts of larger-than-average weapons masculinity and SC was observed in young gemsbok bulls
while, a negative effect was noted in males older than 6 years, so H1 was conditionally accepted in
the present study area. Since the animals sampled in this study were a free-roaming population, they
were not subjected to intensive breeding protocols for trophy horns. There is a need for more
research on the effects of horn size on the fertility and masculinity of male antelope in populations
with intensive selection pressure for horn size.<br>Dissertation (MSc)--University of Pretoria, 2017.<br>Animal and Wildlife Sciences<br>MSc (Agric)<br>Unrestricted
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Durkin, Jennifer Dowling James. "Development of a geometric modelling approach for human body segment inertial parameter estimation /." *McMaster only, 2003.
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Karpovič, Edita. "Julijaus Slovackio vidurinės mokyklos moksleivių fizinio išsivystymo bei jų aktyvumo įvertinimas." Master's thesis, Lithuanian Academic Libraries Network (LABT), 2007. http://vddb.library.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2007~D_20070816_171421-93035.
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Darbo tikslas - įvertinti 13 – 16 metų moksleivių fizinį išsivystymą bei jų aktyvumą 2005 – 2006 metais.
Skyriuje „Literatūros apžvalga“ supažindinama su vaiko biologijos tyrimų raida, vaikų augimo ir vystymosi ypatumais, vaik�� augimų ir brendimų, kaip svarbiais bendros sveikatos būklės rodikliais, antropometriniais matavimais, apžvelgiamos moksleivių morfologinės būklės poslinkiais per pastaruosius 20 metų. Nurodomos naujai patvirtintos antropometrinių tyrimų normos.
Skyriuje „ Darbo rezultatai „ vertinami 2005 – 2006 metų rugsėjo – spalio mėn. tyrimų metų surinkti 13 – 16 metų moksleivių antropometriniai parametrai, analizuojamas fizinis aktyvumas bei nustatomas ryšys tarp dviejų kintamųjų: ūgio ir šuolio į tolį bei ūgio ir atsilenkimų skaičiaus per 30s, taip pat kūno masės ir šuolio į tolį bei kūno masės ir atsilenkimų skaičiaus per 30s.
Išanalizavus duomenis, suformuojamos galutinės išvados. Ryšys tarp moksleivių fizinio išsivystymo bei fizinio aktyvumo kūno kultūros pamokose yra vidutinis.
2006 metais 13 – 16 metų merginų padaugėjo aukštaūgių ir vidutinio ūgio merginų ir sumažėjo žemaūgių, negu buvo 2005 metais. Vaikinų 13 – 16 metų nei 2005, nei 2006 metais nebuvo aukštaūgių, be to 2006 metais padaugėjo žemaūgių, negu buvo 2005 metais. Tyrimų duomenis rodo, kad 2006 metais 13 – 16 metų merginų sumažėjo turinčių per didelę kūno masę, taip pat sumažėjo turinčių vidutinę masę, padaugėjo - mažos kūno masės, negu 2005 metais. Vaikinų 13 – 16 metų, pagal duomenis... [toliau žr. visą tekstą]<br>The goal of the work (paper) is to evaluate the physical development and activity of the 13-16- year – old pupils in 2005 – 2006.
In the part “The Review of the Literature” it is acquainted with the development of the teenagers’ biological researches, with some peculiarities of teenagers’ growing and development, with the their growing and maturation as the most important parameters of the common health’s condition, with anthropometrical measures; the changing of pupils’ morphological condition during the last 20 years is reviewed. The recently confirmed and recommended standards of pupils’ anthropometrical researches are indicated.
In the part “The Results of the Work (Paper)” the collected in September – October 2005 – 2006 anthropometrical parameters of the 13 – 16 - year - old pupils are evaluated; the physical activity during is analyzed and the relation between this component is clarified: the height and the jumping into the length as well as the height the rejections’ number per 30s, in addition to this the weight and the jumping into the length as well as the weight and the rejections’ number per 30s.
After analyzing of all the data, the last conclusion were drown. The relation between pupils’ physical development and physical activity is average. The number of the 13 – 16 – year – old high and middle – high girls is increased in 2006 in comparison to 2005. There are not high boys in the group of the 13 – 16 – year – old boys nor in 2006 neither in 2005; in addition... [to full text]
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Koch, Benjamin [Verfasser]. "Einflüsse verschiedener Parameter der sozialen Lage auf die Entwicklung der Anthropometrie, der motorischen Leistungsfähigkeit und des Freizeitverhaltens von Grundschülern / Benjamin Koch." Köln : Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, 2009. http://d-nb.info/1070605867/34.
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Weig, Thomas [Verfasser]. "Über den Einfluss anthropometrisch erfasster Parameter auf den klinischen Verlauf und das klinische Ergebnis bei kritisch kranken Patienten / Thomas Weig." München : Universitätsbibliothek der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, 2018. http://d-nb.info/1171131623/34.
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Seyfart, Tom [Verfasser], Robin [Akademischer Betreuer] Haring, Robin [Gutachter] Haring, and Achim [Gutachter] Peters. "Assoziationen von Sexualhormonen mit physischen, laborchemischen und bildgebenden Parametern der Anthropometrie bei Frauen und Männern aus der Allgemeinbevölkerung / Tom Seyfart ; Gutachter: Robin Haring, Achim Peters ; Betreuer: Robin Haring." Greifswald : Universität Greifswald, 2020. http://d-nb.info/1219656542/34.
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Seyfart, Tom [Verfasser], Robin [Akademischer Betreuer] Haring, Robin Gutachter] Haring, and Achim [Gutachter] [Peters. "Assoziationen von Sexualhormonen mit physischen, laborchemischen und bildgebenden Parametern der Anthropometrie bei Frauen und Männern aus der Allgemeinbevölkerung / Tom Seyfart ; Gutachter: Robin Haring, Achim Peters ; Betreuer: Robin Haring." Greifswald : Universität Greifswald, 2020. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:9-opus-40120.
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PEI-TE, Huang, and 黃培德. "Prediction of Optimal Pillow Height by Anthropometric Parameters." Thesis, 2007. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/69750091632907281597.
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碩士<br>長庚大學<br>復健科學研究所<br>95<br>Background：Almost one third of our life is spent on sleep. In recent years, people change lifestyle because of too many activities, sleep time is compressed to lesser and lesser. How to improve the quality of sleep in such a limited duration of time will be a very important issue. According to the previous studies, the quality of sleep may be influenced by many factors. Good pillow is an essential factor to help maintain natural cervical lordosis for good sleep. Good pillow should provide well support of head and neck to improve the quality of sleep. There are a wide variety of pillows available on the market today in different materials, shapes and sizes. However, there is not enough scientific evidence to find out the indicator for good fit of pillow. The purpose of this study will be focus on the viewpoint of optimal height of pillow for good sleep. Method：Sixty subjects who were healthy adults（male and female in equal numbers） without any pathological neck pain or sleep apnea were invited to join this study. Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index was applied for assessment of sleep quality. Manual anthropometric measurement from shoulder, head and neck were recorded. 3D scanning body measurement was also applied for comparison with manual measure. Regression analyses were used to estimate relationships among all measured parameters. Results：There were some difference in the prediction of full model of pillow height in male and female. The half shoulder length and whole maximal shoulder length were very important to determine the pillow height, and influenced by body weight too. The prediction equation of pillow height should be normalized by body weight in different parameters. Discussion and clinical relevance: This study proved that anthropometric parameters were correlated to the pillow height. The pillow height was between 9-11cm and 9-11.5cm in supine and side lying for comfortable sleep. We proposed a model for measuring optimal pillow height according to parameters by manual measure as well 3D scanning method.
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Pospíšilová, Hana. "Metabolický syndrom a steroidní spektrum." Doctoral thesis, 2014. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-339591.
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Sex steroids influence the storing of fat, and differences in the distribution of fat are a typical secondary sexual characteristic. Androgens act on fatty tissues in males either directly through stimulation of the androgen receptor or indirectly through aromatization of the estrogen receptor. Androgens can be classified as aromatizable or non-aromatizable. Testosterone (T) is the main aromatizable androgen, while its metabolite dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a non-aromatizable androgen that acts only through the androgen receptor. It is precisely this difference in having activity only through the androgen receptor that has given rise to the hypothesis concerning the differing effects of DHT and T on body composition, with DHT possibly being responsible for male-type fat distribution. As part of my post-graduate studies we analyzed the dependence serum levels of T and DHT on age, as well as changes in their ratio with age. Further, we sought relationships between aromatizable and non-aromatizable androgens and metabolic and anthropometric parameters. We also focused on following any changes in steroidogenesis in obese males. We showed that before puberty the dominant androgen is rather DHT than T, that the fDHT/fT ratio during the life of adult males is constant, and that there is no evidence of a reversal...
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Jagot, Mahmood Abdull Rahim. "Evaluation of the anthropometric parameters and fitness levels of prepubertal Indian soccer players." Thesis, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/8164.
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Due to the lack of morphological data on prepubertal Indian male soccer players in
South Africa, this study was undertaken on ninety male prepubertal subjects. The
subjects were divided into three groups of thirty subjects each: Experienced "E" (those
playing organized soccer for more than two years), beginners "8" (those playing
organized soccer for less than two years) and sedentary "S" (those not participating in
organized soccer). All subjects were measured according to Heath - Carter
anthropometric somatotype methods. Fitness tests comprising power and strength
tests (vertical jump height and standing broad jump) and muscle endurance tests (push
- ups and sit - ups) were also done. The three groups were first compared to each
other and then to available international data.
There were no statistical differences among the three groups for: height, weight, age,
triceps, subscapular, suprailiac, calf and total skinfolds, humerus and biceps girth,
ectomorphy, mesomorphy and endomorphy, suggesting a general homogenicity
between groups. For fitness tests the "E" group performed significantly better than the
others for standing broad jump and sit - ups (p = 0.005 and p = 0.036 respectively). For
push - ups the "8" and "E" were significantly better than the "S" group, (p = 0.013, for
"8" versus "S" group), indicating that in soccer muscle strength and explosive strength
are important.
The lack of difference between the groups for anthropometric criteria in this study may
be explained by the experienced players' inadequate training. Other factors may
include the lack of parental involvement, inadequate knowledge on fitness aspects and
poor training methods. Furthermore, the sedentary group may be participating in
unorganized activities which renders them at a level similar to the experienced group.
Data on non - Indian South African junior players is required to help us understand the
lack of significant Indian talent in the National team. Other factors such as diet, cultural
differences, training methods, level of coaching, environmental factors and sport
facilities need investigation and be addressed if we want to see an improvement in the
South African Indian soccer players.<br>Thesis (M.Med.Sc.)-University of Natal, Durban, 1997.
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Hercogová, Simona. "Pohybová úroveň hráčů šestkového a plážového volejbalu v závislosti na jejich antropometrických parametrech." Master's thesis, 2017. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-267752.
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The thesis "Motor Skills of Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Players Depending on Their Anthropometric Parameters" discusses the distinctions in somatotypes of players of both sports. The thesis aims to define the influence of a somatotype for playing in each position. Furthermore, the thesis compares the differences in motor skills between beach volleyball and volleyball players. Nowadays, professional sports are characterized by growing pressure on athlete's performance. It leads to higher competition which lowers the differences between the individual athletes to minimum. As it gets more difficult for every athlete to be the best, room for science opens up in sport. For this reason, natural conditions of somatotypes and other anthropometric parameters play key roles. The aim of the thesis was to discover the differences in motor skills and somatotypes of beach volleyball and volleyball players. In the research, somatic and motor measurements were applied on players of the same performance categories. Thus, the thesis offers material that beach volleyball and volleyball coaches can later use in practise, for instance while spotting future talents, setting appropriate positions or creating game plans. Key Words Beach Volleyball, Volleyball, Anthropometric Parameters, Motor Skills
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Hanna, Fady. "Investigating the Correlation between Swallow Accelerometry Signal Parameters and Anthropometric and Demographic Characteristics of Healthy Adults." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1807/17175.
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Thesis studied correlations between swallowing accelerometry parameters and anthropometrics in 50 healthy participants. Anthropometrics include: age, gender, weight, height, body fat percent, neck circumference and mandibular length. Dual-axis swallowing signals, from a biaxial accelerometer were obtained for 5-saliva and 10-water (5-wet and 5-wet chin-tuck) swallows per participant.
Two patient-independent automatic segmentation algorithms using discrete wavelet transforms of swallowing sequences segmented: 1) saliva/wet swallows and 2) wet chin-tuck swallows. Extraction of swallows hinged on dynamic thresholding based on signal statistics.
Canonical correlation analysis was performed on sets of anthropometric and swallowing signal variables including: variance, skewness, kurtosis, autocorrelation decay time, energy, scale and peak-amplitude. For wet swallows, significant linear relationships were found between signal and anthropometric variables. In superior-inferior directions, correlations linked weight, age and gender to skewness and signal-memory. In anterior-posterior directions, age was correlated with kurtosis and signal-memory. No significant relationship was observed for dry and wet chin-tuck swallowing
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Schroeder, Debra Beistle. "Differences in anthropometric parameters of 4-6 years old children seen in a northeastern Oklahoma pediatric clinic." 2007. http://digital.library.okstate.edu/etd/umi-okstate-2338.pdf.
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Yi-Chen and 李宜蓁. "Comparison of Serum Hedgehog Protein Levels in Healthy and Metabolic Syndrome Populations with Age, Gender, Anthropometric, and Biochemical Parameters." Thesis, 2008. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/68866326045203030552.
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碩士<br>中山醫學大學<br>生化暨生物科技研究所<br>96<br>The hedgehog signaling pathway plays a key role during embryonic development. Moreover, in both cell culture and animal models, Hedgehog (Hh) protein was found to have the ability to suppress fat formation. The aim of this study was therefore to evaluate whether the serum level of Hh protein was altered, and subsequently influenced the adipose deposit between healthy and metabolic syndrome subjects. This experiment was designed to test by using human serum sample supplied by Lin Shin Hospital. A total of 284 samples were from Division of Metabolism and Division of Gastroenterology. Method included physical, biochemical, immunology examination, abdominal ultrasound, and Hh protein concentration quantification. The results showed that by using Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Hh protein concentration demonstrated no difference between blood serum and plasma (P>0.05), and there was no difference between gender. Significantly lower Hh protein levels were found in the obese subjects with BMI ≧35, than those with normal anthropometric indices (P&lt; 0.001). But there was difference between age group under and over 50, Hh protein concentration decreased accordginly while age increased. The reference interval of Hh protein concentration of health adult was within 4.4~181.3 pg/ml. In this experiment we also found, the Hedgehog protein concentration level of healthy group age under 50 was significantly higher than diabetes patients (P&lt;0.0001) and fatty liver patients (P&lt;0.001). Subjects with metabolic syndrome demonstrated lower concentration of Hh protein than the healthy ones. The result supports that lower Hh protein concentration may advance adipose deposit and subsequently induce metabolic syndrome.
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Junge, Jennifer. "Neck circumference is similarly predictng for impairment of glucose tolerance as classic anthropometric parameters among healthy and obese children and adolescents." 2017. https://ul.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A21157.
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Background: The objective of the study was to investigate the association of neck circumference (NC) to parameters of glucose homeostasis compared to classical anthropo- metric parameters of lean and obese children.
Methods: Three dimensional (3D)-body scanning quan- tified anthropometric (height, weight, NC, hip/waist circumference, BMI) and metabolic parameters (fasting plasma glucose [FPG], insulin, HbA1c, oGTT, HOMA-IR) were determined cross-sectionally in 1542 participants (5–18 years).
the strongest association to glucose metabolism para- meters was found for waist circumference (WC), except for FPG and 2h-postload glucose. In multiple linear regres- sion analyses, NC provided additional benefit beyond classical anthropometric indices to describe impairment of glucose homeostasis.
Conclusions: We suggest that NC is comparable or addi- tive to established anthropometric parameters but might not be superior to them. However NC is simple to measure, reproducible and may be considered in clinical practice as an additional measurement tool.:Inhalt
I Abkürzungsverzeichnis
1. Einführung in die Thematik
1.1. Einleitung und Definition
1.2. Zielsetzung der Arbeit
1.3. wissenschaftlicher Hintergrund
1.4. LIFE Child
2. Publikation
Zusammenfassung der Arbeit
Literaturverzeichnis
Darstellung wissenschaftlicher Beitrag
Erklärung über die eigenständige Abfassung der Arbeit
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Šebková, Jana. "Srovnání různých metod měření tělesného složení u žen rozdělených do skupin dle BMI." Master's thesis, 2011. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-295934.
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Title: The comparison of different methods of body fat measuring by ensemble of adult women devided into five groups according to the BMI level. Objectives: The aim of this thesis is to compare values of gained percentage of total body fat by descriptive method such as bioelectrical impedance analysis and skinfolds measuring in comparison with "gold standard method" DEXA and to evaluate the usability of each method of body composition measuring by five groups of women, devided according to BMI level (in range 20-47 kg/m2 ). The purpose of this thesis is to find the most useful method especially for the overweight and obese women (BMI over 30 kg/m2 ) and to estimate the equation for the whole group. The other part of this thesis is the theoretical conclusion of the matters of body composition assessing and the importance of good knowledge about this topic for physiotherapists. Methods: The study was realizing from January of 2010 to March of 2011. There were 136 women, who were clients of Fitness center of VŠTJ Medicina Praha and jointed to the group voluntarely. The criteria of choosing the subjects into the study were: age 18 - 75 years, BMI 20 ≤ 45 kg/m2 , relatively healthy without accute disease. Women with cardiostimulator, pregnant women or nursing mothers were excluded. The monitored...
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Bagão, Vera Cristina Manilhas Lopes. "Inter and intra individual variability of the gait fundamental parameters on healthy children : definition of the clinically relevant normative data." Master's thesis, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/14018.
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The aim of this study was to determine the norm of the gait fundamental biomechanical parameters for the healthy pediatric population and associated measurement error, for this laboratory. Twenty-seven children cleared for neurological and musculoskeletal impairments, from a nearby school, aged between 7 and 9 joined this study. Kinematics, Kinetics, Electromyography and Anthropometrics were collected. Children were prepared with 53 passive markers (according to CAST) and instructed to walk through a walkway. Six muscles were bilaterally analyzed, Gluteus Medius, Adductor Longus, Rectus Femoris, Semitendinosus, Tibialis Anterior, and Gastrocnemius. Eleven children were re-evaluated within a 7 days time window to determine the measurement error (intra-observer).
The analysis of Joint Angular Displacement, Moments, Powers, GRF and EMG revealed a good overlapping of the left and right side curves, with wave patterns in accordance to the literature. Clinical Measurements variables were within published healthy ranges, as were the Gait Parameters variables. Eight variables revealed SEM values between 2º and 5º, while all others were below 2º. Higher SEM was found for the variables Cadence (3.64 steps/min), Mean Value of Pelvic Tilt (2.48º), Maximum Hip Angle (2.56º), Minimum Hip angle (4.94º), Knee Angle at Initial Contact (2.40º), and TT ROM (2.79º).
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Rousová, Martina. "Vliv pohybové aktivity Nordic Walking na tělesné složení a na kardiorespirační parametry u jedinců po transplantaci ledviny a u dialyzovaného jedince." Master's thesis, 2013. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-341880.
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Title: Effect of physical activity Nordic Walking on body composition and cardiorespiratory parameters in individuals after kidney transplantation and dialysis individual. Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of physical activity Nordic Walking on body composition and cardiorespiratory parameters in individuals after kidney transplantation and dialysis individual. Method: This thesis has been prepared in the form of a qualitative case study. The study involved 9 probands at the beginning, but only 5 probands completed the study. It was done the input examination before the intervention. The intervention was made from 20 lessons of Nordic Walking which should take 60 minutes each of them. Then were probands tested again like the output examination. During these both examination were measured specific values of body composition, anthropometric values (height, weight, age, circuit level), as well as the distribution of muscle and fat mass in the body, the value of physical fitness, respectively. cardiorespiratory parameters of the individual, for which was used the spiroergometric test within a modified Balke's walking test. For to detect the quality of life was used before and after intervention standardized questionnaire assessing quality of life WHOQOL-BREF. Last but not...