Authors Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: Aging is a physiological process that affects all living beings. Today, in the world, especially in developed countries, a number of older people increases, and the needs of older people are specific and require special attention. The aim of this study is to investigate whether exercise affects the mobility of the lumbar spine and the grip strength in older persons. In this study, respondents are participants of the intervention phase of the Urban Health Center Europe (UHCE) project. In this study, 33 respondents – 3 men and 30 women of average age of…
Author: Mia Hrlec, Suzana Hereković, Lovorka Bilajac
Authors Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: Proprioception represents the ability to recognize the position of our body in space, but it can also be defined as the ability of locomotor system to adjust properly to stimulants from the environment. Proprioception is possible due to proprioceptors which, among other things, help us maintain the body’s balance. Body balance is the ability to maintain the centre of gravity above the base of support. There are many forms of training that affect body balance, and one of them is the Ground Force Method. The main goals of Ground Force Method are coordination…
Authors Article type: Review Abstract: Ionizing radiation, whether photon (X-rays and gamma) or particulate (α-radiation, β-radiation, neutron, etc.), has enough energy to cause ionization (creation of pairs of positively and negatively charged particles-ions) when interacting with matter. This leads to the absorption of radiation energy in the matter. The amount of absorbed energy depends on the type of ionizing radiation and the properties of the matter (atomic number, density). If living organisms are exposed to radiation, it can cause biological harmful effects that may manifest both in the exposed individuals and in their offspring, so exposure to ionizing radiation always…