Biography:

André Marques has completed his Graduation in Physiotherapy at Escola Superior de Tecnologias da Saúde do Porto in 2009, and Post-graduation in Traditional Chinese Medicine-Acupuncture and Phytotherapy at Universidade de Medicina Chinesa in 2015. He has also completed the International Training Program at the Chengdu TCM University in 2016. Currently, he is pursuing his Master’s in TCM given by the Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas de Abel Salazar. As Chinese medicine specialist, he has been working in private clinics and football clubs, and he is doing research on new treatments as food intolerance and self-modeling of neurological dysfunction.

Abstract:

The physiological basis, mental and emotional structure and life habits are important variables to take into account in the performance of an athlete as well as prevent injuries. Each human being has its own individual body and mind constitution. Those works as a inseparable pair. Every health professional should develop observation and body signs reading to access to constitutional aspects. Body physiognomy, behaviors, communication, blood type, season’s born and daily routines are indicators to individual constitution. Thus, to extract the best qualities, improve sport performance and at the same time prevent injuries, each physical and mental constitution of an athlete should be clear. Knowing about individual constitution allows to adapting training, increasing weaknesses, improving communication (given instructions) and adjusting nutrition to each athlete. In the case of an injury the affected area of body will tell us how the problem relates to psychological aspects. Thereby, injury’s location could be an indicator of a specific body-mind dysfunction. To solve and reverse injuries practitioners should understand the underlying role of mind into body clinical manifestations. Additionally, other evaluation’s types allow access to a more detailed and specific diagnosis. Hence, combined different therapies and mental approach has been effective in solving and reversing injuries and diseases patterns. This approach will change the view of the human body and improve root treatment.

Biography:

Dr. Hana Válková is a member of Doctoral Board and Scientific Board of the Faculty of Sports Studies in the Masarykova University, Czech Republic. Currently she is working as a Professor in the Division of History, Philosophy, Sociology and Psychology of Sport. She has over 100 publications in top scientific journals, including books, most recently publication is Leaving Competitive Sport in the Czech Republic.

Abstract:

Background: Physical activity (PA) of elderly persons is strong research topic among general population regarding healthy life style and quality of life. Persons with mental disability (MD) seem to be out of this attention in Czech Republic even they have the same rights as people generally. Special Olympic program can provide participation in physical activities for wide spectrum of persons with MD. It is platform for research under umbrella of Healthy Athletes (HA) program. Composition of research projects focused on PA, life habits and healthy life style of elderly with MP can improve their real health and well being.

Aims: 1. to present survey of age structure of SO participants in Czech Republic and their inclusion in SO sports; 2. to analyze selected variables of life habits and fitness of athletes – participants of SO Visegrad Games 2013; 3. to compare findings with variables of general elderly in published documents.

Methods: a) participants: 87 SO athletes in swimming, athletic and bocce, moderate level of MD (less than 75 points of IQ). All of them go through SO sports training more than two times per week; b) data collection: i) questionnaire recommended by HA manual, especially part Fun Fitness and Health Promotion were used. Questions are oriented on life habits related to health: nutrition and drinking regime, smoking, alcohol using, safety behavior; ii) measurement of body fat mass, fat-free mass, obesity with bioelectrical impedance analysis (Tanita BC-418); c) data processing: descriptive statistics.

Results and Discussion: age-related changes in body composition were similar as in general population. Obesity was found in 18.18 % of athletes aged 20–29 years, in 10.53% aged 30–39 years and 12.50% in the oldest age category (more than 40 years). Increasing accumulation of the fat tissue in the trunk was observed according a segmental analysis. Differences between male – female athletes were found which is relevant with general population, too. But – SO population is touch with regular PA. Nutrition habits and life style habits are strongly influenced with either family or residential education (more healthy in
residents). Experience with questioning shows the questioning process has to be revised with high level of verification.

Conclusion: SO and HA program is good platform for research of life style of athletes with MD and their future education and independent living. Exact variables (body fat mass, fat-free mass, obesity, nutrition) are slightly different between male – female participants and between family or residential background. In general - similar like in general population trends. Participation of elderly athletes in regular PA and SO training can be considered positive finding but SO program has to push young athletes’ involvement as well.

Biography:

Shehani Anne Dilrushi Pigera has completed her BSc and MSc at University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. She is currently working as a Research Officer at Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency. She has co-authored five publications in peer-reviewed journals and was awarded Presidential Awards for Scientific Publications in year 2015 and 2017. Her research interest includes epidemiological studies, sports science and sports medicine.

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Objective: The main objective is to evaluate knowledge, attitude and belief towards usage of supplements and doping in sports in Sri Lankan athletes.
Methodology: A total of 386 elite athletes (33.2% Male and 66.8% Female) from 14 sports categories aged between 18-36 years were randomly selected for a questionnaire based study from January-July 2018.
Results & Discussion: Out of 386 athletes 92.7% (P<0.05) believed that the supplements are essential to maintain health and 74.6% believed that it is essential for award winning. Both these perceptions were significantly higher in males than females. Among users 91.3% are aware about prohibited substances in sports showing significance in international players than others. When it comes to practice 76.2% of users are checking the label of supplements for doping substances having significant increase in both international players and those who participated for nutritional workshops. Athletes who participated in
nutritional workshops have significantly higher tendency to inform doctor about their sport career while medication. Among supplement users 41.8% are using them to enhance performance in sports and 54% use them to regain energy while 16.5% use without any objective. Among creatine, protein and vitamin consumers respectively, 39%.3, 14.3% and 51.8% are not aware about the supplement type that they consume. Among supplement users, 60.5% (P<0.05) of athletes take supplements by themselves without influence of coach, doctor or any other party.
Conclusion: Even though athletes are empowered with the required anti-doping knowledge, their knowledge about supplements and actual practice needs to be improved.

Biography:

Thomas Jan Gaetan Mathieu has completed his Master’s degree at University of Antwerp, School of Medicine. He is Doctor Specialist in the department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Antwerp. Since his graduation as a Medical Doctor, he is very active in the sports medicine. Currently, he is active as one of the Federal Physicians of the Belgian National Football Association and as a Consult Physician of the Royal Ballet School Antwerp. He has published one review article in a reputed journal. His research interest includes Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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Iselin’s disease (ID) or traction apophysitis of the fifth metatarsal base is a very rare cause of lateral foot pain. Dr. Hans Iselin, a German physician, described this pathology for the first time in 1912. Since then, only 17 cases have been reported in literature. Probably, ID is underdiagnosed due to absence of recognition and the paucity of suspicion. The confusing pathology of the proximal part of the fifth metatarsal can make ID difficult to differentiate from an avulsion fracture, a Jones’ fracture, a stress fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal or an os vesalianum. To the authors’ knowledge, there are no collected data or published clinical series of Iselin’s disease. The purpose of this study was to report a case of ID to show the clinical presence of the pathology and to systematically review the available evidence on Iselin’s disease to provide an opportunity to better understand the clinical and radiographic characteristics, differential diagnosis and treatment of Iselin’s disease. A systematic literature review of articles published in the world literature focusing on Iselin’s disease was performed. The researchers identified 17 cases of ID through an extensive PubMed and EMBASE search of the literature for the terms Iselin’s disease and traction apophysitis of the fifth metatarsal. Iselin’s disease should be suspected in teenagers around 10-15 years of age who present with lateral foot pain, without trauma in history. Radiographic examination is crucial to diagnose. Management is done by conservative methods in the form of rest, ice packs and an orthosis with a lateral wedge.

Biography:

Beatriz Minghelli has completed her PhD in Public Health at National School of Public Health, Lisbon, Portugal; Master of Science in Physiotherapy in School of Human Kinetics at University of Lisbon, Portugal and Physiotherapist training in Education School Helena Antipoff-Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Health Jean Piaget/Algarve at Piaget Institute, since 2006; Coordinator of the Physiotherapy Course of School of Health Jean Piaget/ Algarve at Piaget Institute. She is the Member of Research in Education and Community Intervention (RECI). She has published more than 30 papers in national and international journals and has been serving as a Reviewer of reputed journals. She is the Editorial Board Member of Journal Austin Spine, EC Orthopaedics Journal, Research and Reviews and Research & Investigations in Sports Medicine (RISM).

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Background: Foot volley is a sport played barefoot in the sand beach by two teams, consisting of 2 individuals play against other 2 on a beach volleyball court. During a foot volley session, it´s necessary to realize repeated contacts with impact with the ball in some body areas (foot, thigh, chest, shoulder or head), and displacements by the sand, that consists of an irregular floor. The repetition of these gestures with impacts (touches) associated with movement’s performance on an irregular floor can cause injuries.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of injuries in foot volley athletes and to analyze the associated factors.
Methods: The sample included 48 foot volley male athletes, aged between 21 and 48 years (33.06±7.01 years) who competed in National Portuguese Football League Championship in 2017. A questionnaire was administered by interview.
Results: Thirty four (70.8%) foot volley athletes reported having suffered an injury since they began their practice, with a total of 66 injuries. Twenty-two (45.8%) athletes had an injury in the 12-months period, with a total of 26 injuries and eleven (22.9%) athletes referred an injury at the moment of data collection. The most common of all injuries was low back pain (34.6%) and muscle injury (strain, contusion) (23.8%), located in the lumbar (34.6%) and cervical (23.1%) spine. Performed a technical gesture (57.7%) was the most prevalent injury mechanism. The older athletes (30 to 50 years) showed a 1.06 greater probability of having an injury (95% CI: 0.34-3.53; p=0.922) than the younger one, and the athletes who trained twice or less a week showed a 1.55 greater probability of injury (95% CI: 0.46-5.29; p=0.483) than those who trained three or more times, the athletes who trained until 1 hour and 30 minutes had 1.02 more probability (0.28-3.65; p=0.978) than those that trained more than this period, and the athletes who didn´t performed warm-up showed a 1.24 greater probability to have an injury compared to those performed warm-up before the training. The years of practice were not analyzed, since there were equal proportions between the groups in this variable.
Conclusions: The data revealed a high prevalence of injuries in foot volley athletes, with specific affected body areas, mainly caused by performed a technical gesture. This type of study is to help devise injury prevention strategies during specific training.