University of Physical Culture in Kraków

Shoulder Injuries and Sport-Specific Shoulder Adaptations in Judo Athletes: A Systematic Review

Background/Objectives: The shoulder girdle is a frequent injury location in judo, and sport-specific shoulder-complex adaptations have been described in overhead sports, but these areas have not been synthesised for judo athletes. We synthesised evidence on (Q1) the frequency, an...

Effects of BeBo® Pelvic Floor Muscle Training with and Without Electromyographic Biofeedback After Vaginal Delivery and Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background/Objectives: Pelvic floor dysfunctions, including urinary incontinence (UI) and impaired sexual quality of life, are common postpartum complications. Although pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is recommended as first-line treatment, evidence regarding the additional b...

Combined lower- and upper-limb post-activation performance enhancement does not clearly improve 50 m front crawl performance in national-level swimmers

Abstract Post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) has been proposed as an acute strategy to improve sprint-swimming readiness, but the effects of combined lower- and upper-limb conditioning remain unclear. This study examined the acute effects of an individually timed combi...

The Paradox of Medical Education: Lifestyle and the Sense of Self-Efficacy and Locus of Health Control Among Medical Students in the Eastern Borderlands of the European Union

Abstract Aim This cross-sectional study evaluated health behaviors, diet, physical activity, and psychological determinants (self-efficacy, life satisfaction, health locus of control) among medical and health sciences students across seven EU borderland countries to investigate t...

Foodborne Pathogens in the European Union and Poland: Surveillance Trends, Contamination Sources, and Implications for Food Safety Management

Foodborne pathogens remain a major public health concern in the European Union (EU) despite continued improvements in hygiene, regulation, and surveillance. This narrative review with descriptive surveillance analysis examines major bacterial foodborne hazards in the EU and Polan...

Consistency of Judging Under the World Boxing 10-Point Must Scoring System: Single-Judge and Five-Judge Aggregate Reliability Across the 60 kg, 75 kg, and 90+ kg Categories at the 2025 World Boxing Championships

Background: Reliable judging is essential to the fairness of elite boxing, yet inter-judge reliability under the current World Boxing 10-Point Must Scoring System remains largely unexplored. This study aimed to evaluate inter-judge reliability across rounds and weight categories...

Home-based simeox therapy and respiratory symptoms in Non-CF bronchiectasis: a randomized pilot study

Abstract Airway clearance is a cornerstone of management in non–cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB), a chronic condition characterized by airway inflammation, mucus hypersecretion, and impaired mucociliary clearance, leading to recurrent infections and progressive lung function...

Adrenal incidentalomas: 1 mg dexamethasone test result in the context of cardiometabolic risk

Mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS) is the most common hormonal abnormality in adrenal incidentalomas. The 1 mg dexamethasone suppression test (DST) with a cutoff of 1.8 µg/dL is used to exclude hypercortisolism, yet some “non-functioning” tumors may secrete cortisol at con...

Physical workload and task efficiency across four mannequin towing techniques in water rescue

Direct in-water rescue is a safety-critical task in which towing technique and rescue-support equipment may influence both rescuer workload and task output. This study compared physical workload, towing performance and physiological economy across four mannequin towing techniques...

High-intensity circuit training as a potential modulator of serum PFAS levels in women

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent environmental contaminants with potential physiological effects. Their accumulation in the body is well documented; however, the impact of high-intensity circuit training (HICT) on serum PFAS levels remains poorly understo...