1. Physical fitness and self-perceived health among home care workers : a cross-sectional studyMarina Dobnik, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Home care workers are frequently exposed to physical demands that may affect their physical fitness and overall health. However, this occupational group remains insufficiently researched. The aim of this study was to examine the physical fitness of home care workers and its associations with body mass index, self-perceived health, and self-perceived physical fitness. Eighty-eight employees (86.4% women) were included in this cross-sectional study. Participants completed four motor performance assessments (upper-and lower-limb flexibility, isometric handgrip strength, and standing vertical jump) and three anthropometric measurements (body height, body mass, and waist circumference), as well as a questionnaire on self-perceived health, self-perceived physical fitness, and frequency of physical activity. Waist-to-height ratio indicated moderate-to-high health risk in 56.9% of participants, while body mass index indicated overweight or obesity in 70% of participants. Body mass index was weakly negatively correlated with handgrip strength (ρₛ = –0.316; p = 0.025). Most participants rated their health and physical fitness as average; 21.6% reported never engaging in moderate-intensity and 53.8% never engaging in vigorous-intensity physical activity. The results indicate reduced lower-limb flexibility and lower-limb explosive power, while isometric handgrip strength was relatively well preserved. These findings highlight the need for targeted exercise programs and body weight management strategies that address occupational demands and include exercises to improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance, with the aim of maintaining functional capacity and reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
Ključne besede: physical activity, motor abilities, indices of nutritional status, home care workers
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2. Epidemiology of musculoskeletal injuries in female wrestlingMarina Dobnik, Rok Vatovec, Jakob Anderlič, Marko Joksimović, Matej Ipavec, Matej Plevnik, 2026, pregledni znanstveni članek Opis: Background: Wrestling is among the world’s oldest combat sports and is associated with a substantial burden of musculoskeletal injury. However, epidemiological syntheses in wrestling have historically been dominated by male cohorts, and the injury profile in women’s wrestling remains less clearly defined. Therefore, the aim of this review was to synthesize the available evidence on the incidence, anatomical distribution, severity, and type of musculoskeletal injuries in female wrestlers. Material and methods: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and SPORTDiscus with full text databases were screened for relevant articles. Ten studies were included in the qualitative synthesis of our review. Results: Ten studies were included. Reported injury incidence ranged from 4.29 injuries per 1000 training hours to 16.8 injuries per 1000 athlete-exposures, depending on the exposure denominator used. Across studies, upper-extremity and lower-extremity injuries represented the largest proportion of reported injuries, followed by trunk and head/neck/face injuries. Within extremity injuries, shoulder and upper arm injuries represented the largest share. Notably, while upper-extremity injuries predominated in youth cohorts, lower-extremity injuries accounted for the greatest proportion of injuries in elite athletes. Most injuries were classified as mild, and joint and muscle injuries were among the most frequently reported injury categories. Conclusions: This review provides an updated synthesis of musculoskeletal injury epidemiology in female wrestling, highlighting age- and level-specific injury patterns relevant for prevention planning. Nevertheless, interpretation must remain cautious due to substantial between-study heterogeneity in injury definitions, exposure denominators, injury categorization, and clinical ascertainment. Standardized surveillance methods and reporting practices are needed to enable robust comparisons and evidence-based prevention strategies.
Ključne besede: epidemiology, female, injury, prevention, wrestling
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