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Longstanding research suggests a plausible relation between physical activity, the natural environment, and overall health. However, when investigating this relationship, most studies focused on the absence of disease or frailty as health indicators. The relation between physical activity (PA), subjective well-being (SWB), natural environment, and present moment awareness (PMA) remains unexplored. The presented qualitative review offers a perspective model of the relationship between physical activity, natural environment, and awareness of the present moment that helps us explore its underlying, relating pathways. Our review concludes that present moment awareness can be worthy of attention to detect the impact of physical activity, subjective well-being and staying in a natural environment on selected samples, as well as its influence on maximizing related benefits for health and well-being. The challenge after that is to consider how to monitor the complex interactions that will occur within the multiple levels of influence. Essentially, a unified model of research and practice which incorporates physiological and psychological theories is undoubtedly needed. If that happens, we can understand the role of the diverse regulators upon behavior and proceed to convey this evidence into future health-promoting interventions.
Ivan Uher; Alena Buková; Milena Švedová; Tatiana Kimáková; Zuzana Küchelová; Mária Jusková; Jaroslaw Cholewa. Physical Activity, Natural Environment, Present Moment Awareness, and Its Consideration: A Qualitative Review. Sustainability 2021, 13, 8436 .
AMA StyleIvan Uher, Alena Buková, Milena Švedová, Tatiana Kimáková, Zuzana Küchelová, Mária Jusková, Jaroslaw Cholewa. Physical Activity, Natural Environment, Present Moment Awareness, and Its Consideration: A Qualitative Review. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (15):8436.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIvan Uher; Alena Buková; Milena Švedová; Tatiana Kimáková; Zuzana Küchelová; Mária Jusková; Jaroslaw Cholewa. 2021. "Physical Activity, Natural Environment, Present Moment Awareness, and Its Consideration: A Qualitative Review." Sustainability 13, no. 15: 8436.
Parkinson's disease (PD) is worth special attention among all the diseases and disorders of the nervous system, since its effects impact the capability of undertaking physical activity. The aim of the study was to analyze the use of the Senior Fitness Test (SFT) in determining the influence of physical rehabilitation on the level of physical fitness, and to assess the correlation between SFT and the Movement Disorder Society-sponsored revision of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) in patients with PD both participating and not participating in physical rehabilitation. The study was conducted in a group of 69 people (age 63.86 ± 5.43 y), with diagnosed idiopathic PD in 2nd stage in the Hoehn and Yahr scale (duration 6.52 ± 5.72 y). To determine the level of mobility of the subjects, the SFT and parts II, III, and IV of the MDS-UPDRS were used. Subjects were divided into participants (A) and non-participants (B) in physical rehabilitation. Correlation coefficients between the MDS-UPDRS and SFT were calculated after the 6-month study period. Participation in the process of physical rehabilitation significantly improved the physical fitness of the exercisers. A strong correlation was observed between the results obtained in the SFT and the assessment obtained on the basis of the MDS-UPDRS scale. It has been found that the SFT is a sensitive diagnostic tool in assessing the physical fitness of people with PD.
Joanna Cholewa; Jarosław Cholewa; Agnieszka Nawrocka; Agnieszka Gorzkowska. Senior Fitness Test in the assessment of the physical fitness of people with Parkinson's disease. Experimental Gerontology 2021, 151, 111421 .
AMA StyleJoanna Cholewa, Jarosław Cholewa, Agnieszka Nawrocka, Agnieszka Gorzkowska. Senior Fitness Test in the assessment of the physical fitness of people with Parkinson's disease. Experimental Gerontology. 2021; 151 ():111421.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoanna Cholewa; Jarosław Cholewa; Agnieszka Nawrocka; Agnieszka Gorzkowska. 2021. "Senior Fitness Test in the assessment of the physical fitness of people with Parkinson's disease." Experimental Gerontology 151, no. : 111421.
Introduction: Nonpharmacological interventions in the elderly may lead to the reduction of cognitive and depressive symptoms. The aim of the study was to evaluate changes in cognitive functions and mood in older adults participating in therapy, conducted in the community day-care center (CD-CC). Patients and Methods: The study group (SG) included 46 elderly adults (21 M, 25 W), the control group (CG) included 45 adults (12 M, 33 W), who participated in the activities of the University of the Third Age. The following measuring tools were used: Mini-Mental State Examination, Clock-Drawing Test, Verbal Fluency Test, Digit Span Test, Stroop Color and Word Test, Beck’s Depression Inventory, and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. The intervention consisted of CD-CC 6-month nonpharmacological therapy. Results: In the SG, compared to the CG, the scores on all the cognitive tests were significantly lower, Beck’s Depression Inventory was significantly higher. After intervention, the SG and the CG did not show substantial differences in their scores on the Mini-Mental State Examination, Clock-Drawing Test, and Beck’s Depression Inventory. In the SG, a significant improvement was reported on the Verbal Fluency Test, Beck’s Depression Inventory and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale scores. Conclusion: The CD-CC complex therapy can be helpful for cognitive and emotional elderly functioning.
Agnieszka Gorzkowska; Izabela Zacharska-Quaium; Joanna Cholewa; Jaroslaw Cholewa. The Influence of Nonpharmacological Complex Therapy Conducted at a Community Day-Care Center on Cognitive function and Mood in Older Adults. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy 2020, ume 13, 1553 -1562.
AMA StyleAgnieszka Gorzkowska, Izabela Zacharska-Quaium, Joanna Cholewa, Jaroslaw Cholewa. The Influence of Nonpharmacological Complex Therapy Conducted at a Community Day-Care Center on Cognitive function and Mood in Older Adults. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy. 2020; ume 13 ():1553-1562.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Gorzkowska; Izabela Zacharska-Quaium; Joanna Cholewa; Jaroslaw Cholewa. 2020. "The Influence of Nonpharmacological Complex Therapy Conducted at a Community Day-Care Center on Cognitive function and Mood in Older Adults." Risk Management and Healthcare Policy ume 13, no. : 1553-1562.
In recent years, allopathy (ALP) and naturopathy (NAP) have become a favorite topic, source of argument, and the subject discussed when it comes to choosing treatment modality. Various attempts have been made to elucidate this issue, yet limited advancement has been achieved. To this day, the dispute remains active, and the debate over what to do about it continues to damnify us. The presented qualitative analysis aims to identify existing views or else expand on or uncover already known differences. Ourexamination or position is not about the conflict, finding a superior method (ALP vs. NAP), but aims at inductive reasoning, making broader generalizations from scientific observations. Subjects and Methods. We explore the philosophical and psychological foundation of the prevailing ideologies and perspectives in the contemporary society using the Straussian grounded theory approach. The study had no subjects. Results. We outline the path for the future direction. Conclusion. Our examination concludes that it is essential to acknowledge not only the difference between ALP and NAP but also how they both act on our health. We emphasize that, by identifying our perspective, our inner reflection, and our view on this topic, we can undertake a new paradigm, new road to improve our health, and perhaps the well-being throughout our culture and society.
Ivan Uher; Jaroslaw Cholewa; Marcin Kunicki; Milena Švedová; Iveta Cimboláková; Zuzana Kůchelová; Tatiana Kimáková; Mária Jusková. Allopathic and Naturopathic Medicine and Their Objective Consideration of Congruent Pursuit. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2020, 2020, 1 -5.
AMA StyleIvan Uher, Jaroslaw Cholewa, Marcin Kunicki, Milena Švedová, Iveta Cimboláková, Zuzana Kůchelová, Tatiana Kimáková, Mária Jusková. Allopathic and Naturopathic Medicine and Their Objective Consideration of Congruent Pursuit. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2020; 2020 ():1-5.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIvan Uher; Jaroslaw Cholewa; Marcin Kunicki; Milena Švedová; Iveta Cimboláková; Zuzana Kůchelová; Tatiana Kimáková; Mária Jusková. 2020. "Allopathic and Naturopathic Medicine and Their Objective Consideration of Congruent Pursuit." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2020, no. : 1-5.
Background and Study Aim. Regular and reasonable physical activity seems to be one of the most recommended health-promoting human behaviours. The aim of the work was to determine the relationship between the declared and actual level of students' physical activity. Material and Methods. 118 students from the faculty of physical education aged 22.62±1.93 years participated in the study (61 men aged 23.12±1.78 years and 57 women aged 22.08±1.39 years). To determine the level of physical activity, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the three-axis ActiGraph GT3X accelerometer were used in order to record physical activity parameters and the amount of energy expenditure. Results. The largest absolute difference without gender division was found in the average duration of physical activity in the medium intensity zone (16.83%). Differences in the level of weekly level of physical activity were noted in the whole group (13.79%; p
Jarosław Cholewa; Miłosz Witkowski; Jacek Wąsik; Tomasz Góra. Declared and actual students’ physical activity. Physical education of students 2020, 24, 135 -140.
AMA StyleJarosław Cholewa, Miłosz Witkowski, Jacek Wąsik, Tomasz Góra. Declared and actual students’ physical activity. Physical education of students. 2020; 24 (3):135-140.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJarosław Cholewa; Miłosz Witkowski; Jacek Wąsik; Tomasz Góra. 2020. "Declared and actual students’ physical activity." Physical education of students 24, no. 3: 135-140.
Physical activity (PA) is a factor that may have an influence on the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The aim of this study was to identify the potential determinants of spontaneous PA in the PD patient group. 134 PD patients aged 65.2±9.2 years, Hoehn-Yahr scale ≤ 4, Mini Mental State Examinaton (MMSE) ≥ 24 were examined. For the study purposes, the authors analyzed: age, sex, education, history of PD, dopaminergic treatment, the severity of PD symptoms using Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) and Hoehn-Yahr scale. Additionally all participants were evaluated through a set of scales for specific neuropsychiatric symptoms including: depression, anxiety, apathy, fatigue and sleep disorders. An analysis of linear regression was used with backward elimination. In the total explanatory model, 12% of the variability in activity (R2=0.125; F(16.133)=2.185; p<0.01), the significant predictor was starting therapy with the dopamine agonist (DA) (β= 0.420; t= 4.068; p=0.000), which was associated with a longer duration of moderate PA. In the total explanatory model, for more than 13% of the variance in time spent sitting (R2=0.135; F(16.130)=2.267; p<0.01), the significant predictors were secondary education and the results of the UPDRS. The patients with secondary and vocational education, those starting treatment with DA and those with a less severe degree of Parkinson’s symptoms (UPDRS) spent less time sitting in a day. It is possible to identify determinants of spontaneous PA. It may elucidate consequences in terms of influence on modifiable conditions of PA and the proper approach to patients with unmodifiable PA factors.
Agnieszka Gorzkowska; Joanna Cholewa; Andrzej Malecki; Aleksandra Klimkowicz; Jarosław Cholewa. What Determines Spontaneous Physical Activity in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease? 2020, 1 .
AMA StyleAgnieszka Gorzkowska, Joanna Cholewa, Andrzej Malecki, Aleksandra Klimkowicz, Jarosław Cholewa. What Determines Spontaneous Physical Activity in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease? . 2020; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Gorzkowska; Joanna Cholewa; Andrzej Malecki; Aleksandra Klimkowicz; Jarosław Cholewa. 2020. "What Determines Spontaneous Physical Activity in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease?" , no. : 1.
Nonpharmacological therapeutic interventions in elderly may lead to the reduction of cognitive and depressive symptoms. The aim of the study was to evaluate changes in cognitive functions and mood er or not. in older adults participating in therapy, conducted in the community day-care center (CD-CC). 46 elderly adults (21 M, 25 W) (SG) were examined. The control group (CG) included 45 adults (12 M, 33 W), who participated in the activities of the University of the Third Age (U3A). The following measuring tools were used: Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Clock-Drawing Test (CDT), Verbal Fluency Test (VFT), Digit Span Test (DST), Stroop Color and Word Test (SCWT), Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The intervention consisted of CD-CC 6-month complex therapy. In the SG, compared to the CG, the scores on the: MMSE, CDT, VFT, DST, and SCWT were significantly lower (p<0,05), and BDI was significantly higher (p<0,05). After intervention, the SG and the CG, did not show substantial differences in their scores on the: MMSE, CDT, and BDI. In the SG, a significant improvement (p<0,05) was reported on the: VFT, BDI, and HADS scores. The CD-CC complex therapy can be helpful for the cognitive and emotional elderly functioning.
Agnieszka Gorzkowska; Izabela Zacharska-Quiaum; Joanna Cholewa; Jarosław Cholewa. The Influence of Nonpharmacological Complex Therapy Conducted at Community Day-Care Center on the Cognitive Functions and Mood in Older Adults. 2020, 1 .
AMA StyleAgnieszka Gorzkowska, Izabela Zacharska-Quiaum, Joanna Cholewa, Jarosław Cholewa. The Influence of Nonpharmacological Complex Therapy Conducted at Community Day-Care Center on the Cognitive Functions and Mood in Older Adults. . 2020; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Gorzkowska; Izabela Zacharska-Quiaum; Joanna Cholewa; Jarosław Cholewa. 2020. "The Influence of Nonpharmacological Complex Therapy Conducted at Community Day-Care Center on the Cognitive Functions and Mood in Older Adults." , no. : 1.
Physical activity (PA) is a factor that may have an influence on the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The aim of this study was to identify the potential determinants of spontaneous PA in a PD patient group. A total of 134 PD patients aged 65.2 ± 9.2 years with a Hoehn–Yahr scale score ≤4 and a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥24 were examined. For the study’s purposes, the authors analyzed age, sex, education, history of PD, dopaminergic treatment, the severity of PD symptoms using Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), and Hoehn–Yahr scale. Additionally, all participants were evaluated through a set of scales for specific neuropsychiatric symptoms including depression, anxiety, apathy, fatigue, and sleep disorders. A linear regression analysis was used with backward elimination. In the total explanatory model, for 12% of the variability in activity (R2 = 0.125; F(16.133) = 2.185; p < 0.01), the significant predictor was starting therapy with the dopamine agonist (DA) (β= 0.420; t= 4.068; p = 0.000), which was associated with a longer duration of moderate PA. In the total explanatory model, for more than 13% of the variance in time spent sitting (R2 = 0.135; F(16.130) = 2.267; p < 0.01), the significant predictors were secondary education and the results of the UPDRS. The patients with secondary and vocational education, those starting treatment with DA and those with a less severe degree of Parkinson’s symptoms (UPDRS), spent less time sitting in a day. It is possible to identify determinants of spontaneous PA. It may elucidate consequences in terms of influence on modifiable conditions of PA and the proper approach to patients with unmodifiable PA factors.
Agnieszka Gorzkowska; Joanna Cholewa; Andrzej Małecki; Aleksandra Klimkowicz-Mrowiec; Jarosław Cholewa. What Determines Spontaneous Physical Activity in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease? Journal of Clinical Medicine 2020, 9, 1296 .
AMA StyleAgnieszka Gorzkowska, Joanna Cholewa, Andrzej Małecki, Aleksandra Klimkowicz-Mrowiec, Jarosław Cholewa. What Determines Spontaneous Physical Activity in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease? Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2020; 9 (5):1296.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Gorzkowska; Joanna Cholewa; Andrzej Małecki; Aleksandra Klimkowicz-Mrowiec; Jarosław Cholewa. 2020. "What Determines Spontaneous Physical Activity in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease?" Journal of Clinical Medicine 9, no. 5: 1296.
Kayaking tourism is one of the forms of active tourism. Despite the existence of extensive literature on various aspects of tourist demand, few publications touch upon the matter with respect to kayaking tourism. This topic is particularly important for the Śląskie Voivodeship, which is most often depicted as an industrialized area with a high level of degradation of the natural environment. The objective of the paper was to identify the demand factors for the kayaking tourism. The method used in the study was that of diagnostic survey with a questionnaire prepared by the authors of the paper based on the literature, verified in terms of validity and reliability. The study was carried out during nationwide kayaking trips organised within the Śląskie Voivodeship. The analyzes were carried out separately according to the gender and age of the respondents. The analyses indicated that the most important factor determining the demand for the kayaking tourism (both among women and men) was the purity of rivers, while cultural (cultural) factors were the least important. The age of the respondents diversified the demand factors, but the purity of the rivers was dominant in all age groups. On this basis, we concluded that there was a need to take further measures in order to restore the purity of rivers in the area of the Śląskie Voivodeship, which may result in an increase of the demand for kayaking tourism in the studied area.
Jaroslaw Cholewa. The Factors Deciding about the Popularity of Kayaking Tourism on Industrial Areas. Blockchain Technology and Innovations in Business Processes 2019, 395 -404.
AMA StyleJaroslaw Cholewa. The Factors Deciding about the Popularity of Kayaking Tourism on Industrial Areas. Blockchain Technology and Innovations in Business Processes. 2019; ():395-404.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJaroslaw Cholewa. 2019. "The Factors Deciding about the Popularity of Kayaking Tourism on Industrial Areas." Blockchain Technology and Innovations in Business Processes , no. : 395-404.
Kamil Urgacz; Joanna Cholewa; Ivan Uher; Bayram Sahin; Jarosław Cholewa. Senior Fitness Test in assessing the effectiveness of physical rehabilitation in the context of Parkinson's disease patients' quality of life. Physical Activity Review 2018, 6, 110 -116.
AMA StyleKamil Urgacz, Joanna Cholewa, Ivan Uher, Bayram Sahin, Jarosław Cholewa. Senior Fitness Test in assessing the effectiveness of physical rehabilitation in the context of Parkinson's disease patients' quality of life. Physical Activity Review. 2018; 6 ():110-116.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKamil Urgacz; Joanna Cholewa; Ivan Uher; Bayram Sahin; Jarosław Cholewa. 2018. "Senior Fitness Test in assessing the effectiveness of physical rehabilitation in the context of Parkinson's disease patients' quality of life." Physical Activity Review 6, no. : 110-116.
Adherence to physical activity guidelines was associated with better functional fitness of older women. However, less than half of the examined seniors met the Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health.
Agnieszka Nawrocka; Władyslaw Mynarski; Jarosław Cholewa. Adherence to physical activity guidelines and functional fitness of elderly women, using objective measurement. Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine 2017, 24, 632 -635.
AMA StyleAgnieszka Nawrocka, Władyslaw Mynarski, Jarosław Cholewa. Adherence to physical activity guidelines and functional fitness of elderly women, using objective measurement. Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine. 2017; 24 (4):632-635.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Nawrocka; Władyslaw Mynarski; Jarosław Cholewa. 2017. "Adherence to physical activity guidelines and functional fitness of elderly women, using objective measurement." Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine 24, no. 4: 632-635.
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between meeting recommendations on physical activity for health in leisure-time and the ability to work among Polish white-collar workers. Methods: The study used a cross-sectional design with a convenience sample of 360 white-collar workers. Participants recorded 7-day physical activity logs, including form, duration and intensity of leisure-time physical activities. The results were compared to health recommendations. A standardized Work Ability Index (WAI) questionnaire was used in assessing the ability to work. Results: Participants who met health recommendations achieved higher scores of the WAI (mean score = 41.93) in comparison to those who were not sufficiently physically active (mean score = 39.35) (p < .001). The results of binary logistic regression show that meeting health-related physical activity recommendations almost double the odds of reaching at least good work ability (OR = 1.94, 95% CI = 1.12–3.36). Conclusions: Meeting leisure-time physical activity recommendations (especially the criterion of vigorous physical activity) is significantly related to higher self-assessed ability to work among white-collar workers.
Agnieszka Nawrocka; Wiesław Garbaciak; Jarosław Cholewa; Władyslaw Mynarski. The relationship between meeting of recommendations on physical activity for health and perceived work ability among white-collar workers. European Journal of Sport Science 2017, 18, 415 -422.
AMA StyleAgnieszka Nawrocka, Wiesław Garbaciak, Jarosław Cholewa, Władyslaw Mynarski. The relationship between meeting of recommendations on physical activity for health and perceived work ability among white-collar workers. European Journal of Sport Science. 2017; 18 (3):415-422.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Nawrocka; Wiesław Garbaciak; Jarosław Cholewa; Władyslaw Mynarski. 2017. "The relationship between meeting of recommendations on physical activity for health and perceived work ability among white-collar workers." European Journal of Sport Science 18, no. 3: 415-422.
Of many diseases and disorders of the nervous system Parkinson's disease (PD) deserves a particular attention for its specific effects having an impact on the ability to undertake different forms of professional and economic activities. Due to the constantly growing incidence rate and the lowering age of patients, PD is becoming more and more serious social problem. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of professional work and physiotherapy on the quality of live in people with Parkinson's disease.
Joanna Cholewa; Agnieszka Gorzkowska; Agnieszka Nawrocka; Jarosław Cholewa. Quality of life of people with Parkinson’s disease in the context of professional work and physiotherapy. Medycyna Pracy 2017, 68, 1 .
AMA StyleJoanna Cholewa, Agnieszka Gorzkowska, Agnieszka Nawrocka, Jarosław Cholewa. Quality of life of people with Parkinson’s disease in the context of professional work and physiotherapy. Medycyna Pracy. 2017; 68 (6):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoanna Cholewa; Agnieszka Gorzkowska; Agnieszka Nawrocka; Jarosław Cholewa. 2017. "Quality of life of people with Parkinson’s disease in the context of professional work and physiotherapy." Medycyna Pracy 68, no. 6: 1.
The factor determining quality of life in Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the worsening of a patient’s walking ability. The use of external stimuli can improve gait when performing complex motor patterns. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of rehabilitation on the effectiveness of control signals in people with PD. The study was performed on 42 people with idiopathic PD in the third stage of disease. The control group consisted of 19 patients who did not participate in rehabilitation activities. The experimental group was systematically participating in rehabilitation activities twice a week (60 minutes) for 9 months. Gait speed, mean step length, and step frequency were calculated on the basis of the obtained results. These parameters were compared in both groups by single factor variance analyses. The best results were obtained using rhythmic external auditory signals. The group with patients actively participating in rehabilitation showed statistically significant improvement in gait speed (12.35%), mean step length (18.00%), and frequency step (2.40%) compared to the control group. The presented research showed the positive effect of rehabilitation and was based on the performance of complex motion patterns, using external control signals for their effectiveness in new motion tasks.
Joanna Cholewa; Jaroslaw Cholewa; Agnieszka Gorzkowska; Andrzej Malecki; Arkadiusz Stanula. Can Rehabilitation Influence the Efficiency of Control Signals in Complex Motion Strategies? BioMed Research International 2017, 2017, 1 -8.
AMA StyleJoanna Cholewa, Jaroslaw Cholewa, Agnieszka Gorzkowska, Andrzej Malecki, Arkadiusz Stanula. Can Rehabilitation Influence the Efficiency of Control Signals in Complex Motion Strategies? BioMed Research International. 2017; 2017 ():1-8.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoanna Cholewa; Jaroslaw Cholewa; Agnieszka Gorzkowska; Andrzej Malecki; Arkadiusz Stanula. 2017. "Can Rehabilitation Influence the Efficiency of Control Signals in Complex Motion Strategies?" BioMed Research International 2017, no. : 1-8.
Objective/Background The aim of this study was to assess the leisure-time physical activity of Polish white-collar workers in relation to various health recommendations. Methods The study used a cross-sectional design with a convenience sample of 482 white-collar workers from Poland. Researchers recorded the leisure-time physical activity logs for 7 consecutive days of the week. Physical activity level was interpreted in relation to the World Health Organization and the American College of Sports Medicine recommendations. Results Among the workers, 42% of women and 53% of men declared moderate physical activity for at least 150 minutes per week, but only 23% of women and 18% men undertook activity in at least 5 days. Conclusion The results of the physical activity identified were significantly different from the American College of Sports Medicine and World Health Organization recommendations. The lower percentage of workers who met American College of Sports Medicine recommendations was caused by insufficient frequency of physical efforts.
Agnieszka Nawrocka; Arkadiusz Mynarski; Jarosław Cholewa; Wiesław Garbaciak. Leisure-time Physical Activity of Polish White-collar Workers: A Cross-sectional Study. Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy 2017, 29, 19 -25.
AMA StyleAgnieszka Nawrocka, Arkadiusz Mynarski, Jarosław Cholewa, Wiesław Garbaciak. Leisure-time Physical Activity of Polish White-collar Workers: A Cross-sectional Study. Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2017; 29 (1):19-25.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAgnieszka Nawrocka; Arkadiusz Mynarski; Jarosław Cholewa; Wiesław Garbaciak. 2017. "Leisure-time Physical Activity of Polish White-collar Workers: A Cross-sectional Study." Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy 29, no. 1: 19-25.
Employment and participation in properly planned physiotherapy help reduce the symptoms and improve the quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease.
Joanna Cholewa; Agnieszka Gorzkowska; Marcin Kunicki; Arkadiusz Stanula; Jaroslaw Cholewa. Continuation of full time employment as an inhibiting factor in Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Work 2016, 54, 569 -575.
AMA StyleJoanna Cholewa, Agnieszka Gorzkowska, Marcin Kunicki, Arkadiusz Stanula, Jaroslaw Cholewa. Continuation of full time employment as an inhibiting factor in Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Work. 2016; 54 (3):569-575.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoanna Cholewa; Agnieszka Gorzkowska; Marcin Kunicki; Arkadiusz Stanula; Jaroslaw Cholewa. 2016. "Continuation of full time employment as an inhibiting factor in Parkinson’s disease symptoms." Work 54, no. 3: 569-575.
[Purpose] Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a disease of civilization with epidemiological coverage. An integral component of a comprehensive process of type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention and treatment is reasonably proportioned exercise. The aim of the study was to evaluate the weekly physical activity of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and healthy subjects with respect to recommendations of the American College of Sports Medicine and American Diabetes Association. [Subjects] The study involved 31 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (treatment duration 9 ± 0.8) and 31 healthy people. [Methods] Physical activity levels were determined by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. A χ(2) test was applied to determine the percentage of people who met recommendations. [Results] Analysis of the obtained results demonstrated that the intensity of physical activity in patients with diabetes was moderate or low. The men in the control group met the recommendations for standard health-related activities significantly more often than the patients with diabetes. In women, there was no such relationship, since most of the women were insufficiently physically active. [Conclusion] The conclusion to be drawn is that there is an urgent need to develop and implement effective programs to enhance physical activity among people at risk of diseases of civilization, including type 2 diabetes.
Władyslaw Mynarski; Jarosław Cholewa; Michał Rozpara; Zbigniew Borek; Krzysztof Strojek; Agnieszka Nawrocka. Recommendations for health-enhancing physical activities in type 2 diabetes patients. Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2015, 27, 2419 -2422.
AMA StyleWładyslaw Mynarski, Jarosław Cholewa, Michał Rozpara, Zbigniew Borek, Krzysztof Strojek, Agnieszka Nawrocka. Recommendations for health-enhancing physical activities in type 2 diabetes patients. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2015; 27 (8):2419-2422.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWładyslaw Mynarski; Jarosław Cholewa; Michał Rozpara; Zbigniew Borek; Krzysztof Strojek; Agnieszka Nawrocka. 2015. "Recommendations for health-enhancing physical activities in type 2 diabetes patients." Journal of Physical Therapy Science 27, no. 8: 2419-2422.
According to a current hypothesis of learning processes, recent papers pointed out to an important role of the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), in drug addiction. We employed the Western blotting techniques to examine the ERK activity immediately after cocaine iv self-administration and in different drug-free withdrawal periods in rats. To distinguish motivational vs. pharmacological effects of the psychostimulant intake, a "yoked" procedure was used. Animals were decapitated after 14 daily cocaine self-administration sessions or on the 1st, 3rd or 10th extinction days. At each time point the activity of the ERK was assessed in several brain structures, including the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, dorsal striatum and nucleus accumbens. Passive, repeated iv cocaine administration resulted in a 45% increase in ERK phosphorylation in the hippocampus while cocaine self-administration did not change brain ERK activity. On the 1st day of extinction, the activity of the ERK in the prefrontal cortex was decreased in rats with a history of cocaine chronic intake: by 66% for "active" cocaine group and by 35% for "yoked" cocaine group. On the 3rd day the reduction in the ERK activity (25-34%) was observed in the hippocampus for both cocaine-treated groups, and also in the nucleus accumbens for "yoked" cocaine group (40%). On the 10th day of extinction there was no significant alteration in ERK activity in any group of rats. Our findings suggest that cortical ERK is involved in cocaine seeking behavior in rats. They also indicate the time and regional adaptations in this enzyme activity after cocaine withdrawal.
Joanna Miszkiel; Jan Detka; Joanna Cholewa; Małgorzata Frankowska; Ewa Nowak; Bogusława Budziszewska; Edmund Przegaliński; Małgorzata Filip. The effect of active and passive intravenous cocaine administration on the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) activity in the rat brain. Pharmacological Reports 2014, 66, 630 -637.
AMA StyleJoanna Miszkiel, Jan Detka, Joanna Cholewa, Małgorzata Frankowska, Ewa Nowak, Bogusława Budziszewska, Edmund Przegaliński, Małgorzata Filip. The effect of active and passive intravenous cocaine administration on the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) activity in the rat brain. Pharmacological Reports. 2014; 66 (4):630-637.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoanna Miszkiel; Jan Detka; Joanna Cholewa; Małgorzata Frankowska; Ewa Nowak; Bogusława Budziszewska; Edmund Przegaliński; Małgorzata Filip. 2014. "The effect of active and passive intravenous cocaine administration on the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) activity in the rat brain." Pharmacological Reports 66, no. 4: 630-637.
The role of physical activity (PA) in the prevention and treatment of civilization diseases has been recognized by the medical society. Despite extensive knowledge and well-documented evidence of health aspects of PA, the identification and assessment of the PA level in various social and professional groups are still needed. The main goal of this research was to work out a preliminary assessment of possible relationship between recreational physical activity and reduced common musculoskeletal disorders in nurses.
Władysław Mynarski; Małgorzata Grabara; Agnieszka Nawrocka; Maria Niestrój-Jaworska; Bozena Wołkowycka; Jarosław Cholewa. PHYSICAL RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY AND MUSCULOSKELET AL DISORDERS IN NURSES. Medycyna Pracy 2014, 65, 181 -188.
AMA StyleWładysław Mynarski, Małgorzata Grabara, Agnieszka Nawrocka, Maria Niestrój-Jaworska, Bozena Wołkowycka, Jarosław Cholewa. PHYSICAL RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY AND MUSCULOSKELET AL DISORDERS IN NURSES. Medycyna Pracy. 2014; 65 (2):181-188.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWładysław Mynarski; Małgorzata Grabara; Agnieszka Nawrocka; Maria Niestrój-Jaworska; Bozena Wołkowycka; Jarosław Cholewa. 2014. "PHYSICAL RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY AND MUSCULOSKELET AL DISORDERS IN NURSES." Medycyna Pracy 65, no. 2: 181-188.
[Purpose] Parkinson's disease is one of the most frequent diseases of the central nervous system. Thorough knowledge of reasons for movement defects may contribute to the ability to quality of life at a good level as far as motor abilities are concerned. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of functional movement rehabilitation on the degree of intensity of movement symptoms in Parkinson's disease. [Subjects] The research was carried out in people diagnosed with stage III Parkinson's disease, according to the Hoehn and Yahr scale classification. [Methods] In order to establish the clinical state of patients, parts I, II, and III of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale, the Schwab and England Activities of Daily Living scale, and the quality of life in Parkinson's disease questionnaire were applied. The intervention group took part in 60 minutes of functional movement rehabilitation twice a week for a period of 15 weeks. The main emphasis was placed on the ability to cope with everyday activities. [Results] A significant difference in scores for the given scales between before and after research the intervention period was observed in the intervention group. [Conclusion] The obtained results revealed positive that the influence of applied rehabilitation program had a positive influence on the degree of intensity of movement symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease.
Joanna Cholewa; Agnieszka Gorzkowska; Michal Szepelawy; Agnieszka Nawrocka; Jarosław Cholewa. Influence of Functional Movement Rehabilitation on Quality of Life in People with Parkinson’s Disease. Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2014, 26, 1329 -1331.
AMA StyleJoanna Cholewa, Agnieszka Gorzkowska, Michal Szepelawy, Agnieszka Nawrocka, Jarosław Cholewa. Influence of Functional Movement Rehabilitation on Quality of Life in People with Parkinson’s Disease. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2014; 26 (9):1329-1331.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoanna Cholewa; Agnieszka Gorzkowska; Michal Szepelawy; Agnieszka Nawrocka; Jarosław Cholewa. 2014. "Influence of Functional Movement Rehabilitation on Quality of Life in People with Parkinson’s Disease." Journal of Physical Therapy Science 26, no. 9: 1329-1331.