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Effect of hip abductors training on pelvic drop and knee valgus in runners with medial tibial stress syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundMedial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is a prevalent running-related injury that could impact athletic performance and quality of life. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of functional hip abductor strength training on reducing contralateral pelvic drop angle (hip frontal plane projection angle), and dynamic knee valgus (knee frontal plane projection angle) in runners with medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS).MethodsForty male and female recreational runners were diagnosed with MTSS for at least one month. The age ranged from 25 to 35 years old, and the body mass index (BMI) ranged between (18.5 and 25 kg/m2) participated in this study. This was a single-blind, randomized controlled trial. Participants were randomized into two groups: a control group (Group A, n = 20) received a selected physical therapy exercise program, and an experimental group (Group B, n = 20) received the same program plus functional hip abductor strength training. Dynamic knee valgus (frontal plane projection angle) and contralateral pelvic drop angle were measured using 2D video and analyzed by Kinovea software at baseline and after 8 weeks. Mixed-effect multifactor analysis of variance (MANOVA) was conducted to compare within and between groups effects on FPPA and pelvic drop angle.ResultsAfter 8 weeks, Group B exhibited a significantly decreased frontal plane projection and pelvic drop angles compared to Group A (p < 0.05). Group A also demonstrated a reduced pelvic drop angle, but to a lesser extent, and their frontal plane projection angle increased.ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that 8 weeks of functional hip abductor strength training, combined with traditional physical therapy, effectively improves lower extremity kinematics in runners with MTSS by reducing dynamic knee valgus and contralateral pelvic drop. This targeted approach likely addresses underlying muscle weakness and movement dysfunction, offering hope for potentially reducing MTSS recurrence.Trial registration: clinicaltrials.gov. NO: NCT05637476. Date: December 1, 2022.

Effects of a Six-Month Physical Activity Program on Health Risk Factors and Body Composition Among Overweight and Obese Middle-Aged Adults

Introduction. Physical activity is vital for preventing and managing lifestyle-related diseases, which pose significant health and socio-economic challenges. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a six-month supervised physical activity program on health risk factors and body composition in middle-aged individuals with overweight or obesity. Methods. The study involved 166 men and women aged 30 to 65 years, with a body mass index (BMI) ranging from 26 to 35 and moderate to severe health risks. Participants of the study were engaged in a six-month physical activity training program designed in accordance with World Health Organization guidelines. Comprehensive assessments were performed at baseline and after the intervention, including measurements of various anthropometric and body composition parameters, as well as evaluations of functional performance. Fitness tests were also conducted to assess participants’ physical capacity and to monitor improvements throughout the training period. Results. Baseline measures of body mass composition and age demonstrated a strong positive correlation with visceral fat rating (VFR) in both men (r = 0.364, p &lt; 0.001) and women (r = 0.420, p = 0.002). Following the six-month training program, participants exhibited an average improvement of 30% (p &lt; 0.001) in their Cooper endurance test results. The physical activity intervention positively impacted body mass index (BMI) and various body composition metrics, including fat mass, VFR, and muscle mass, across all participants and most subgroups (gender, BMI, and age). In males, training at higher maximum heart rate (HRmax) zones significantly contributed to a reduction in the percentage of fat mass (80–89% HRmax) and an increase in the percentage of muscle mass (70–79% and 80–89% HRmax). Conclusions. The study indicates that a six-month supervised physical activity program significantly improves health risk factors and body composition (visceral fat reduction and improvement in percent of fat and muscle mass) among middle-aged individuals with overweight or obesity. Therefore, we advocate for the integration of structured physical activity interventions into healthcare practices to effectively enhance health outcomes in this population.

Outcome of a Physical Rehabilitation Program on Functionality and Impact on Quality of Life in Postoperative Liver Transplant Patients: A Systematic Review

Objectives: To conduct a systematic review of the literature on the outcomes of a physical rehabilitation program on functionality and identify possible impacts on quality of life in patients after liver transplantation. Methods: Controlled clinical trials and observational studies were selected from the PubMed, SciELO, and BIREME databases that "t the PICO (P – population; I – intervention; C – comparison; O – outcomes) question “what are the bene"ts of a physical rehabilitation program on functionality and quality of life outcomes in patients undergoing liver transplantation?” Studies written in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, published in the last 10 years were selected. After selection, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale was used to perform the methodological evaluation of the studies. Results and Discussion: A total of "ve interventionist articles were selected, most of which had good methodological quality. Only one study did not associate resistance training with aerobic exercises, but all had signi"cant results regarding increased functional capacity and reduced perception of fatigue after liver transplantation. Conclusion: !e studies indicated that the association of a resistance training program associated with aerobic training is bene"cial in terms of muscle strength gain, exercise capacity, and perception of fatigue.

Effects of a multidisciplinary program with physical exercise in pediatric obesity

Abstract Background Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern worldwide, with prevalence rates increasing in recent decades. This epidemic not only predisposes children to immediate health risks such as cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal problems but also significantly increases their risk of obesity-related comorbidities in adulthood. Recognizing the multifactorial nature of pediatric obesity, interventions targeting lifestyle modifications are crucial to its control. Among these interventions, physical exercise emerges as a cornerstone in combating pediatric obesity. Purpose Our study examines the effectiveness of a twelve-week online physical exercise program on body composition and functional capacity in children and adolescents with obesity. Methods The sample consists of 30 participants (9 girls and 21 boys, aged 11-17 y) from the Pediatrics Department of Senhora da Oliveira Hospital in Guimarães (HSOG). Using standardized protocols, anthropometric measures (body weight and waist circumference) were measured. Functional capacity was assessed through squats, push-ups, and elbow plank tests (maximum repetitions in 60 seconds). All analyses were done using SPSS software, and the alpha level was 5%. Results Significant impacts of the exercise program were observed in body weight and waist circumference variables. Multivariate tests indicated a statistically significant interaction between the Moment*Groups factors (weight p = 0.040; waist circumference p = 0.007). Moreover, functional capacity was also influenced by the exercise program (squat p = 0.034; push-ups p = 0.013; and elbow plank p = 0.025). Conclusions Our results underscore the significant public health impact of integrating physical exercise into a multidisciplinary program for pediatric obesity. Innovative use of online interventions facilitated broader reach and accessibility, resulting in measurable improvements in body weight, waist circumference, and functional capacity among participants. Key messages • Integrating exercise into multidisciplinary programs improves pediatric obesity outcomes. • Online interventions broaden accessibility and effectiveness in preventing childhood obesity.

Inclusion of Long Covid patients in the care trajectory post-Covid-19: evidence from Belgium

Abstract Background Evidence suggests that 10-30% of COVID-19 infected people develop persistent symptoms that can be diagnosed as Long Covid. Most Long Covid cases are in patients with a mild acute COVID-19 infection and are mainly treated in primary health care. In July 2022, a care trajectory (CT) post-Covid-19 was launched in Belgium, in which Long Covid patients can benefit from reimbursement of treatment costs when consulting health professionals in primary health care for their rehabilitation. Patients are included in this CT mainly through their general practitioner (GP) and depending on patients’ care needs, treatment is organized in a monodisciplinary or multidisciplinary way. Methods A population-based study on data collected by the Belgian network of Sentinel General Practitioners (SGP) on all Long Covid patients consulting their GP during March-December 2023. Information on inclusion in the CT post-Covid-19 was also registered. Descriptive statistics were performed. Results End of 2023 in Belgium, GPs initiated the CT post-Covid-19 for more than 1000 patients, this mainly for monodisciplinary treatment, less than 10% of included patients received multidisciplinary follow-up. By the SGP, among the registered Long Covid sufferers (N = 14), a total of six cases were included in the CT post-Covid-19. Of these cases, the majority were female, of older age, higher educated and had one or two chronic conditions. Most had a mild or moderate prior COVID-19 infection and all were vaccinated multiple times against COVID-19. Symptoms lasted one year or more for 83.3% of included patients. Treatment focused mainly on self-management, energy management and physical exercise programs, mainly in collaboration with physiotherapists. Conclusions This study yields recent data on patients included in the CT post-COVID-19 in primary care in Belgium. It is important to focus on guidance, follow-up and rehabilitation of Long Covid sufferers by healthcare professionals in Belgium. Key messages • Long Covid patients included in the care trajectory post-Covid-19 in Belgium experience years of debilitating symptoms after their prior COVID-19 infection. • The establishment of the care trajectory post-Covid-19 for Long Covid patients in primary care since July 2022 stimulated collaboration between care givers in Belgian primary health care.

Discovering neutrino tridents at the Large Hadron Collider

Neutrino trident production of dilepton pairs is well recognized as a sensitive probe of both electroweak physics and physics beyond the Standard Model. Although a rare process, it could be significantly boosted by such new physics, and it also allows the electroweak theory to be tested in a new regime. We demonstrate that the forward neutrino physics program at the Large Hadron Collider offers a promising opportunity to measure for the first time, dimuon neutrino tridents with a statistical significance exceeding 5σ, improving on the previous claims at the ∼3σ level by the CHARM-II and CCFR collaborations while accounting for additional backgrounds later identified by the NuTeV collaboration. We present predictions for various proposed experiments and outline a specific experimental strategy to identify the signal and mitigate backgrounds, based on “reverse tracking” dimuon pairs in the FASERν2 detector. We also discuss prospects for constraining beyond Standard Model contributions to neutrino trident rates at high energies. Published by the American Physical Society 2024

The Effect of Postural Rehabilitation on Pain, Balance, Mandibular Movement, and Posture in Temporomandibular Disorder Patients: A Comparison Between Posterior Edentulous and Dentate Groups.

Objective: Posterior edentulism reduces occlusal support, thus increasing the risk and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder. No previous study has explored its effect on the treatment of temporomandibular disorders. This study aimed to examine the relationship between neck posture, balance, and posterior edentulism in patients with temporomandibular disorder and compare the effectiveness of physical therapy. Methods: In a quasi-experimental controlled trial, 26 patients with temporomandibular disorder were divided into 13 in the partly edentulous group and 13 in the dentate group. Both groups received manual therapy, postural exercises, deep neck flexor stabilization, and Kinesio tapping for 6 weeks. Each participant completed 12 physiotherapy sessions, administered twice weekly, with a minimum interval of 48 hours between sessions. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and after the 6-week program, including pain, mandibular movement, posture, and balance. Results: The physical therapy program significantly improved all measured outcomes (P < .05). Furthermore, the partially edentulous group showed more remarkable improvement in pain and balance compared to the dentate group (P < .05). Conclusions: Postural exercises effectively alleviate symptoms in patients with temporomandibular disorder, with more significant improvements observed in the partially edentulous group than in the dentate group.

Wearable Devices for Training and Patient Monitoring: A Comprehensive Review

Introduction:Wearable technologies and remote patient monitoring (RPM) are transforming sports and healthcare by enabling continuous and real-time monitoring of various health parameters. These innovations hold significant potential for improving training outcomes in physical rehabilitation and fitness programs, managing chronic diseases, and enhancing patient engagement. Aim of the Study:This review aims to summarize and highlight the most relevant findings on the current status, clinical applications, challenges, and prospects of wearable health-related sensing technologies in the context of training and chronic disease management. Material and Methods:A review of scientific publications from 2018 to 2024 was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Keywords such as "wearable," "remote patient monitoring," "sensors," "training," and "chronic disease management" were used. Conclusions:Wearable devices are gaining popularity among the entire population, not only among individuals with chronic health conditions. The use of wearable technologies has shown promise in improving training and health outcomes by providing continuous monitoring, personalized care, and enhanced training programs. However, challenges such as data accuracy, privacy concerns, and integration with healthcare systems must be addressed and present opportunities for future advancements.

Impact of telephone coaching supporting a physical maintenance exercise programme for older adults at risk of falls: a randomised controlled trial

BackgroundEncouraging compliance with recommended levels of exercise for older adults is a public health challenge. A minimal-resource solution is telephone coaching.ObjectivesPrimary aim: to compare timed up and go (TUG) performance 6 months after beginning a home exercise program between a group of older individuals who received additional telephone coaching, and a control group performing the home exercise program alone. Secondary aims: to compare functional and fall-related outcomes between groups at 6 and 12 months.MethodsMulticentre, assessor-blinded, randomised, controlled, open label, prospective study. Inclusion criteria included age ≥ 65 years, ≥ 1 fall in the past year, and discharged home from hospital rehabilitation or outpatient physiotherapy. All participants received a home exercise booklet and were asked to perform a set of exercises as often as possible (daily). The coaching group additionally received a monthly telephone call (total 5 calls) from their previous physiotherapist. Primary outcome was TUG performance at 6 months. Outcomes were measured at inclusion, and at 6 and 12 months. The primary outcome was analysed using a linear mixed model adjusted for the baseline value.ResultsIn total, 99 individuals were included (coaching group n = 50, control group, n = 49; mean [SD] age 83.1 [5.8] years and 77% women). TUG performance did not differ between groups at 6 months (adjusted difference 1.37, SE 1.32, 95% CI 1.26 to 4.01, p = 0.30). Secondary outcomes did not differ between groups at 6 or 12 months except compliance to the exercise program was higher in the coaching than the control group at 6 months (adjusted difference 1.0, SE 0.5, 95% CI 0.02 to 2.0, p = 0.05).ConclusionsThe lack of difference between the groups in the time taken to complete the TUG at 6 months suggests that the monthly telephone coaching sessions did not improve the effectiveness of a home exercise programme in elderly people who had suffered at least one fall. The trial was registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02828826; 11th of july 2016, last modification 16th of September 2024).

Clinical Instructor's Self-reported Modeling of Evidence-Based Practice During Student Clinical Experience.

Having clinical instructors (CIs) model evidence-based practice (EBP) may enhance physical therapist student engagement in the EBP process and learning. However, the extent of EBP modeling by CIs at present is not known. The purpose of this survey was to assess the modeling of EBP by CIs during physical therapist student clinical education experiences (CEs). The literature focuses on the impact of CIs on the students including the significance of CIs modeling behaviors for students during a CE. Not much is known about if EBP concepts are modeled by the CIs during the CE. Three hundred and eight CIs affiliated with the Physical Therapist program. A 37-item anonymous e-survey that included CI demographic data, questions about EBP modeling by CI during CEs, and resources and policies surrounding the use of EBP in the clinical setting. The results of this survey indicate that CIs' modeling of EBP varies by domain. CIs successfully model EBP by asking relevant clinical questions and acquiring relevant literature. The modeling of critical appraisals and the use of EBP metrices during the diagnostic and intervention planning were not done by most CIs. It is important that CIs model the use of EBP concepts during a physical therapist student's CE to develop future evidence-based practitioners. However, this modeling may be limited by CIs' familiarity with EBP. The results of this survey indicate an uneven modeling of EBP concepts, with certain domains being modeled more than the others. The findings of the survey may be used to develop refresher/reference materials specifically designed for busy CIs.

The Benefits of a Rehabilitation Program Following Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction

The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is critical for patellar stability. This study investigates the efficacy of a one-year physical therapy rehabilitation program following MPFL reconstruction using Synthetic Graft (SG) and Quadriceps Tendon Autograft (QTA). Thirty-five patients aged 18–38 underwent MPFL reconstruction (20 SG, 15 QTA). They participated in a structured rehabilitation program to improve their range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, pain management, and overall quality of life (QoL). The program included physiotherapy and MLS laser, Game Ready Therapy, EMS, TENS, TECAR, and lymphatic drainage. Before and after the program, assessments included knee flexion and extension using goniometry, muscle strength via the Medical Research Council (MRC) scale, knee circumference, pain intensity on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and QoL with the EQ-5D instrument. Significant improvements were observed in knee flexion (37.57° vs. 114.71°, p &lt; 0.001), muscle strength (MRC scale 1–4 points vs. 4–5 points, p &lt; 0.001), and pain reduction (VAS 6.66 vs. 0.46, p &lt; 0.001). The functional coefficient of mobility and QoL scores also markedly increased. Patients with QTA improved some parameters better than those with SG. These findings support the effectiveness of a comprehensive rehabilitation program in enhancing knee functionality, reducing pain, and improving QoL post-MPFL reconstruction. Personalized rehabilitation protocols are recommended to optimize recovery outcomes.

Characterizing Collegiate Recovery Programs in the US and Canada: A Survey of Program Directors.

Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) play a vital and expanding role in supporting students in recovery from substance use disorders and behavioral addictions at higher education institutions. Despite their importance, there is a lack of comprehensive research characterizing CRPs, including their program directors and the nature and influence of their funding streams. A survey was administered to 70 CRP directors across the US and Canada. Directors reported on their CRPs across a variety of site physical features, policy and program offerings, and funding sources, with "sustainable" funding defined as two or more sources. CRP directors were predominantly non-Hispanic, White, and female, with representation from gender and sexual minorities. The highest concentration of directors responding were in the US states of North Carolina, California, and Texas. CRPs with more than one funding source served twice as many students and had significantly more space, drop-in facilities, and relapse management policies. CRP directors had positive perceptions of harm reduction principles. Additionally, results highlighted the robust availability of All Recovery meetings and the wide diversity of mutual-help group meetings offered within CRPs and directors' positive perceptions of these meetings. This research lays a foundation for enhancing CRPs within higher education settings, emphasizing the significance of sustained funding and an inclusive support framework for the program directors that run CRPs. Future studies should further explore the effectiveness of CRPs and their impacts on the schools and students they serve.

What do older women want from a physical activity program? Stakeholder consultation to optimise design and recruitment for the Active Women over 50 trial

BackgroundEffective recruitment and retention of participants are prerequisites for high quality physical activity intervention programs and evaluation trials, but this is underreported in the literature making it difficult to identify the most promising strategies. Incorporating stakeholder feedback in the design of program components and recruitment materials can optimise recruitment reach and the engagement of participants throughout programs and trials.MethodsThe Active Women over 50 randomised controlled trial is testing a program designed to support women aged 50 + to be more physically active. To optimise program design and recruitment flyers, we conducted one focus group and 17 interviews with diverse purposively sampled women aged 50 + living in New South Wales, Australia. Women were asked to review recruitment flyers and the four proposed program components: (1) health coaching, (2) dedicated website with resources, (3) private Facebook group and (4) motivational email and SMS messages. Data analysis incorporated framework methods, deductive analysis using the Adapted Mobile App Rating Scale for evaluating websites and abductive analysis to critique the underlying program theory.ResultsFive themes were identified in relation to recruitment: I want to see (women like) myself, Keep it real, Readability is for everyone, Why should I do it? and Find us where we live. The four program components were strongly supported as a package, but were valued differently for their relative importance. Results were used to refine the health coaching scheduling; website appearance and content; promotion and moderation of the Facebook group; and the structure, appearance and content of messages. Not all suggestions were actionable due to technological and time constraints, and the desire to keep program costs low enough for delivery at scale during the study and beyond. The program theory was expanded to encompass two emergent concepts.ConclusionsThis consultation resulted in substantial refinements to recruitment flyers and strategies, and all four program components. We anticipate that these refinements will increase the reach and appeal of the trial and optimise future scale-up. Consultation feedback, while specific to this program, may have wider transferability for recruitment and the design of programs with similar components targeting women aged 50+.

Virtual Physics’ Programs &amp; Students’ Improvements

The research article examines the effect of virtual Physics’ programs on students' achievement in the subject within public secondary schools in the Kakamega South sub-county. Quasi-experimental research design was adopted, quantitative data from a sample of form two students was collected using physics achievement test. The data was analyzed using Difference in Difference model. Findings showed a statistically significant difference in achievement between students taught using Physics virtual programs and those taught using face to face. The results of the analysis also showed that students’ achievement in physics was increasing by 1.34 point over time and the increase was statistically significant The findings are in agreement with those of Smith (2013) in a study comparing in-person learning and blended learning in secondary schools within New Zealand who reported a significant difference between students' achievement in blended and face-to-face classes. The findings would provide widespread benefits that extend to individual student by enhancing their understanding hence improved learning achievement. Its overall argument is that the government through KICD rolls out full integration of virtual physics programs in secondary education curriculum, incorporating teacher professional development and blended teaching and learning.

The Influence of Mental Fatigue on Physical Performance and Its Relationship with Rating Perceived Effort and Enjoyment in Older Adults

ABSTRACT The study investigated the influence of mental fatigue on older people’s enjoyment during a series of physical exercises. Using a randomized cross-over design, participants (n = 35) completed a 6-minute walking test − 6MWT, a Timed Up and Go—TUG test and three sets of knee extension exercise (first set: KE1, second set: KE2, third set: KE3) under two experimental conditions (control or mental fatigue). The Nonparametric Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Factorial Experiments was used to compare the number of repetitions performed during three sets of resistance exercise between conditions. The same analysis method was applied to compare the perception of effort and enjoyment across five moments (Post-6MWT, Post-TUG, Post-KE1, Post-KE2, Post-KE3) and two conditions and the Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) across four moments (baseline, Pre-6MWT, Pre-TUG, Pre-KE) and two conditions. Mental fatigue did not affect the physical function, perception of effort and enjoyment of exercise in older people. Participants, however, reported higher enjoyment for walking and dynamic balance compared to strength exercise. Mental fatigue had no effect on the physical function, perception of effort and enjoyment of exercise of older people. Participants presented a higher enjoyment for walking and dynamic balance compared to strength exercise. Given the importance of resistance exercises for health, clinicians should prioritize resources to education programs emphasizing the benefits of resistance exercise in both short- and long-term health. Including social interaction opportunities in physical exercise programs and prescribing activities appropriate to participants’ ability levels could enhance engagement and adherence.

Inclusion of Children with a Background of Migration into Greek Kindergartens Via Physical Education: Development of Emotional Skills

Cultural diversity in schools enriches the learning environment by exposing students to different perspectives, traditions, and worldviews. However, ensuring inclusion can be challenging as educators must navigate language barriers, cultural differences, and potential biases. Enhancing emotional skills through a physical education program is a powerful way to promote inclusion among students.

Effects of a 12-Week Mixed-Method Physical Exercise Program on Physical Fitness, Stress, Anxiety, and Quality of Life in Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Series Study.

Although the health benefits related to physical exercise for adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) have been recognized, studies indicate that individuals with CP at school age are less involved in physical activities than their typical peers and are twice as likely to engage in sedentary behaviors. Therefore, our study aims to investigate the effects of a physical exercise program on physical fitness, stress, anxiety, and quality-of-life variables. A total of 15 teenagers with ambulatory CP (n = 8 boys, n = 7 girls, between 12 and 18 years old; M = 14.35; SD = 1.76) completed a 12-week program based on a mixed-method approach with face-to-face and live online activities. The outcome measures were physical fitness, stress, anxiety, and quality of life. The 12-week exercise program resulted in gains in muscular strength, flexibility, and aerobic endurance tests, characterized by an increase in average walking speed and average VO2 max. There was also a significant change in the perception of emotional states of depression, anxiety, and stress reported by the participants. The program proved to be effective in physical fitness tests and perception of emotional states. Given the positive effects produced by the program, its design appears to meet the demands of adolescents with cerebral palsy.

Applying Spatiotemporal Modeling of Cell Dynamics to Accelerate Drug Development.

Cells act as physical computational programs that utilize input signals to orchestrate molecule-level protein-protein interactions (PPIs), generating and responding to forces, ultimately shaping all of the physiological and pathophysiological behaviors. Genome editing and molecule drugs targeting PPIs hold great promise for the treatments of diseases. Linking genes and molecular drugs with protein-performed cellular behaviors is a key yet challenging issue due to the wide range of spatial and temporal scales involved. Building predictive spatiotemporal modeling systems that can describe the dynamic behaviors of cells intervened by genome editing and molecular drugs at the intersection of biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science will greatly accelerate pharmaceutical advances. Here, we review the mechanical roles of cytoskeletal proteins in orchestrating cellular behaviors alongside significant advancements in biophysical modeling while also addressing the limitations in these models. Then, by integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) with spatiotemporal multiscale biophysical modeling, we propose a computational pipeline for developing virtual cells, which can simulate and evaluate the therapeutic effects of drugs and genome editing technologies on various cell dynamic behaviors and could have broad biomedical applications. Such virtual cell modeling systems might revolutionize modern biomedical engineering by moving most of the painstaking wet-laboratory effort to computer simulations, substantially saving time and alleviating the financial burden for pharmaceutical industries.

Peculiarities of determining the level of physical fitness of female servicemen

As a result of a theoretical study and an analysis of normative levels of physical fitness in the Armed Forces, initial data were formed regarding the specifics of determining the assessment of physical fitness of female servicemen. The physical training program was studied in terms of the number of exercises that are provided for female servicemen as a control and check in comparison with the programs that are used to assess the physical fitness of male servicemen. It has been established that there are qualifying exercises for female servicemen that have simplified performance conditions compared to similar exercises for men. The non-uniformity of the requirements for the physical fitness of female servicemen compared to the requirements for male servicemen has been confirmed. The experience of NATO countries in the organization of physical training and determining the assessment of the physical readiness of female servicemen is analyzed. Attention has been sharpened on possible prerequisites for improper performance of official duties and injuries during the performance of official duties.