Assessment of the risk factors of the metabolic syndrome. Effects of the preventive physical activity program on the patients with high risk factors. Effects of the different type of physical activity on the heart rate.

Researcher of the topic: Maria Barnai PhD college associate professor

Aims: early clarification of the risk factors and develop and control the activity programs for patients with high risk factors but without symptoms.
Methods: after a particular assessment the participant take part a short (3 month) training program. The training program are performed two type: 1. closed supervised program (indoor activity supervised by physiotherapist) and 2. coached program at home supervised with heart rate monitor.
Tests: body mass, body mass index (BMI), skinfold, waist/hip ration, 6MWT.

Sensory weighting, sensory reweighting in postural control.

Researcher of the topic: Andrea Domján PhD college associate professor

Aim:

- To study of the postural control;

- To study the role of sensory systems in postural control;

-To investigate the effect of different methods on sensory reweighting.

Methods:

- Balance parameters measured by force platform (Neurocom Basic Balance Master) and functional balance tests;

- Different interventional methods (stimulation of the plantar mechanoreceptors, different physical activities);

- Data analysis (Statistica 13)

Study of the cervical and lumbar spine’s local stabilizer muscles’ function

Researcher of the topic: Andrea Domján PhD college associate professor

Aim:

- To study the effectiveness of local stabilizer muscles of the spine;

- To investigate the effect of the selective muscle training on stability, function, and pain of the cervical and lumbar spine.

Methods:

- Different investigational methods to measure the function of the local stabilizer muscles (EMG, US, Stabilizer);

- Selective muscle training method;

- Data analysis (Statistica 13)

The characteristics of postural control in healthy and patients populations

Researcher of the topic: Dr. habil Nagy, Edit PhD college professor

Objective: to analyze the frequency spectra of the postural sway in various balance situations, at different levels of physical activity under physiological and pathological conditions.

Methods: Data collection with Neurocom Basic Balance Master, Fast Fourier Transformation, data analyzis with Statistica software, the effectivity of different types of balance trainings

Improvement of examination methods of the hand impaired by autoimmune diseases

Researcher of the topic: Rázsó Katalin PhD master instructor
Objective: to improve the examination methods of the hand impaired by autoimmune diseases. The examination of the staging method (Seyfried), and its modified version used in Physiotherapy.

Methods: the examination of the practical use of the original and the modified version of the staging. Comparing analysis: functional staging, hand function questionnaires and examinations based on deformity (HAI, GAT, Cochin).

Effect of different types of physical activities for the body composition in metabolic syndrome

Researcher of the topic: Korom Andrea master instructor

Objective: Assessing the effect of physical activity with different techniques on known cardiovascular risk factors and psychological parameters: body composition, blood pressure, physical fitness, and other laboratory values in metabolic syndrome

Compare the patient's ability to cooperate with different training modes and to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the results achieved

Methods: Apply high intensity, interval, and resistance training. Data collection with body composition analyser, arteriograph, anthropometric state, functional tests.

The effect of inspiratory muscle training on postural control in COPD patients

The alteration of arterial stiffness parameters in COPD rehabilitation

Researcher of the topic: Levente Szilágyi master instructor

Objective: to detect the alterations in arterial stiffness parameters and postural control in COPD rehabilitation

Method: using the inspiratory musle trainer, SMR foam roller and vibration trainer. Data collecting with functional tests, balance measuring platform (Tekscan Sway Analysis Module) and Arteriograph. Data analysis by Statistica program.

The effect of diaphragm strengthening training on low back pain.

Researcher of the topic: Regina Finta college associate professor

Objective: to decrease the segmental instability of the lumbar spine with strengthening the diaphragm muscle and to decrease the intensity of low back pain, to understand the nature of muscle function effected by low back pain, to assess the changes in motor control.

Method: assessing the effect of the training program with functional tests, balance platform, measuring the thickness of the stabilizer muscles' belly with musculoskeletal ultrasound, assessing the function of the muscles in different postures and functions in patients with low back pain compared with healthy subjects.

Physical training monitoring with different telemedical devices, comparison of different training types in Metabolic syndrome patients

Researcher of the topic: Éva Köteles Máthéné, master instructor

Objective: examination and comparison of the physical trainings of supervised and telemonitorized (with different device) Metabolic syndrome patients

Method: telemonitoring the physical training at home by the Polar Coach system of Metabolic syndrome patients using different heart rate monitors (Polar H10 heart rate sensor + smartphone, Polar M430 GPS Running watch), examination and comparison of the different types of supervised trainings on patients using the PolarTeam system

Investigation and treatment possibilities of the incidence of low back pain among young adults. The investigation of the local musculoskeletal system of the lumbar spine, and the possibilities of the influencing of their stabilizing function.

Researcher of the topic: Blanka Bernadett Kasza, assistant lecturer

Aim: Besides the investigation of the relation between the onset of low back pain and the general state of mind, the examination of the possible causes which are underlying the low back pain, and their effective treatments. Assess knowledge regarding low back pain and its impact on the individual's condition. Examining the effectiveness of education. Investigation of the local musculoskeletal system of the lumbar spine, also the dysfunction of the stabilizing function, additionally the possibilities of influencing it.

Methods: Investigation of the selective function of local stabilizers and balance parameters using musculoskeletal US, Stabilizer BioFeedback Unit, Zebris ultrasound-based motion testing device, and NeuroCom Basic Balance Master balance platform, and also with special functional tests.

- Use of validated questionnaires assessing state-affecting characteristics.

- Special training to stabilize, also improve balance.

- Data analysis by Statistica program.