Magnetic resonance (MR) studies suggested cardiac involvement post-Covid-19 in a significant subset of affected individuals, including athletes. This brings serious clinical concerns regarding the potential need for in-depth screening athletes after Covid-19 before return to play. The aim this study was gain further insight into relation between and professional retrospective cohort study, which 26 consecutive elite (national team, Olympians, top national league players; median age 24 years,...

Vitamin D does not only influence the musculoskeletal health and mineral homeostasis but it also affects cardiovascular, endocrine, nervous, immune mental functions, thus is of considerable importance for both physically active people elite athletes. However, vitamin deficiency common worldwide results from inadequate endogenous skin synthesis (insufficient ultraviolet B exposure) diet. To improve status athletes often travel to lower latitude during winter. The aim study was evaluate...

ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to identify predictors determining course COVID-19 and antibody response in elite athletes.DesignObservational study.MethodsRoutine medical screening with physical examination, resting ECG, laboratory tests including performed 12–68 days after diagnosis 111 athletes different sports.ResultsClinical symptoms were observed 84% subjects. The severity mild 82% moderate 2% cases. Athletes aged above 26 male more likely develop symptomatic COVID-19. Asymptomatic...

Background: Athletes and coaches believe in the ergogenic effect of vitamin B12 (which results from enhanced erythropoiesis) they often insist on its unjustified supplementation. Therefore, our study aimed to assess status Polish elite athletes influence red blood cell parameters. Methods: In total, 1131 samples were collected during six years 243 track field divided into strength endurance groups, as well according declared use injections. Results: An average concentration all subjects was...

ObjectivesTo determine the number of training days lost due to COVID-19 and vaccination against in elite athletes.DesignRetrospective cohort study.MethodsThe questionnaire on impact plans was filled out by 1073 Polish athletes who underwent routine medical screening between September December 2021.ResultsCOVID-19 diagnosed 421 subjects (39 %), whom 26 % were asymptomatic. On 10-point scale, <1 had perceived severity disease above 8, whereas for 64 it 4 or below. Vaccination administered 820...

Introduction: Physical activity during pregnancy is established to derive clinically meaningful improvements in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum health outcomes. Evidence-based pre-screening tools have been developed support the implementation of physical programmes, enhance communication between care providers, exercise professionals pregnant women. The Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy (GAQ-P) Health Care Provider Consultation Form Prenatal Activity (HCPCF) empower women identify...

Exercise-induced respiratory symptoms describe acute airway narrowing that occurs as a result of exercise. It includes exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) and asthma (EIA) issues. To provide clinicians with practical guidelines, multidisciplinary panel stakeholders was convened to review the pathogenesis EIB/EIA develop evidence-based guidelines for diagnosis treatment. Recommendations treatment EIB were developed. High-intensity exercise in polluted environment (cold air, humidity,...

Objective Several studies have used the Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool 1 (SMHAT-1) among athletes but none combined SMHAT-1 with a subsequent clinical intake interview. The aim of this study was to evaluate diagnostic effectiveness supplemented by brief, in-person interview in evaluating prevalence mental health concerns elite athletes. Methods Sections and 2 from were administered person during routine biannual medical check-up for Olympic at National Centre Sports Medicine Poland....

Vitamin D is a nutrient whose active form affects tissues as hormone and possibly enhances performance. One plausible mechanism by increasing testosterone concentration, which established an important factor for athletic Therefore the aim of study was to examine relationship between plasma concentration 25(OH)D in Polish elite track field athletes depending on vitamin status, season, training period, body composition, sex, type training, sun exposure supplementation. Plasma concentrations...

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate safety and tolerance influenza vaccines for northern southern hemispheres in Polish elite athletes participating Rio 2016 Olympics. Design: Prospective, observational, cohort study. Setting: Institutional level. Participants: Ninety-seven vaccinated only with hemisphere vaccine; 98 received vaccine alone, whereas 39 were both vaccines. Interventions: a trivalent, inactivated recommended 2015/2016 then 2016. Athletes kept diary adverse events...

Athletes playing beach volleyball come into contact with sand and may contract skin parasites. We present a case of cutaneous larva migrans in 20-year-old Polish female player. The athlete participated World Tour Asia (China, Malaysia, Cambodia) month before. In the beginning, her lesions were misdiagnosed as allergic reactions treated antihistamines. disease form pruritic, migratory serpiginous eruption on legs was diagnosed during routine medical examination at National Centre for Sports...

(1) Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the concerns and beliefs Olympians elite athletes toward COVID-19 vaccination. (2) Methods: framed by a quantitative method conducted using PAPI (pen paper interview) technique among 895 Polish representing 34 sports. (3) Results: Three-quarters (76.3%) were vaccinated against COVID-19; statistically participants more likely be women, who participated in Olympic Games. Four ten (39.2%) favor Athletes mainly concerned that would...

The use of specific medicine up to several months before a doping control is not be reported on the form, while drug could then still detectable in urine case very slow elimination. It may lead positive test result. For example, dorzolamide, carbonic anhydrase inhibitor for topical ophthalmic application, has elimination rate via renal route (half-life > 4 months). This substance can source unintended anti-doping rule violations.

ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Skrzypiec-Spring M, Krzywański J, Karlikowska-Skwarnik et al. Pertussis outbreak in Polish shooters with adverse event analysis. Biology of Sport. 2017;34(3):243-248. doi:10.5114/biolsport.2017.66001. APA Skrzypiec-Spring, M., Krzywański, J., Karlikowska-Skwarnik, Pokrywka, A., Krysztofiak, H., & Nitsch-Osuch, A. (2017). Sport, 34(3), 243-248. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2017.66001 Chicago Monika,...

Evaluation of the use glucocorticosteroids by athletes in Poland light amended anti-doping regulations Subject research Glucocorticoids (GCs) have been included list prohibited substances and methods sport since 2004 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).In latest 2022 update Code all injectable routes administration glucocorticoids are for GCs in-competition.Before January 1st, 2022, were in-competition when administered oral, intravenous, intramuscular or rectal routes, but local injections (in...

Glucocorticoids (GCs) are included in the list of prohibited substances and methods sport published annually by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). In its 2022 update, WADA prohibits all injectable routes administration GCs for use during in-competition periods. Previously, were when administered oral, intravenous, intramuscular, or rectal routes, but local injections (in addition to topical applications) allowed. This study first investigated prevalence GC athletes Poland, declared 2130 doping...

ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Gawlik R, Kurowski M, Kowalski et al. Asthma and exercise-induced respiratory disorders in athletes. The position paper of the Polish Society Allergology Sports Medicine. Alergologia Polska - Journal Allergology. 2019;6(1):13-23. doi:10.5114/pja.2019.84261. APA Gawlik, R., Kurowski, M., Kowalski, Ziętkowski, Z., Pokrywka, A., & Krzysztofiak, H. (2019). Allergology, 6(1), 13-23....

Wraz z rozwojem wiedzy zakresu żywienia człowieka odpowiedni sposób (oraz prawidłowy stan odżywienia) osób aktywnych fizycznie nabiera coraz większego znaczenia w kontekście wpływu na ich zdolność do wysiłku. Prawidłowe żywienie ma za zadanie dostarczyć energię oraz składniki odżywcze poziomie adekwatnym zapotrzebowania sportowców. Negatywny wpływ ograniczonego spożycia białka, tłuszczu, węglowodanów sprawność fizyczną jest dobrze poznany. Odwrotna sytuacja miejsce przypadku niedoboru diecie...

The article presents a new method of risk assessment Risk Analysis. first part the is an introduction that informs about essence and addresses lack parameter describing impact human behaviour on occupational in existing methods assessment. statistical information presented confirms significant occurrence accident at work. second chapter devoted exclusively to subject third contains main article, i.e. presentation author's own method, which consists individually developed formula parameters....