Katarzyna Filar‐Mierzwa
Biographic Data
| ID | 7880442 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Katarzyna Filar‐Mierzwa |
| GIVEN NAMES | Katarzyna |
| FAMILY NAME | Filar‐Mierzwa |
| SIGNATURE | MIERZWA K F |
| AFFILIATIONS | University School of Physical Education in Kraków |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8974-5599 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Perception of the body in women over 60 participating in dance movement therapy – against the background of Herman Schmitz’s philosophy of bodylines
The article presents a study of dance therapy classes from the perspective of Hermann Schmitz’s dynamised bodylines. 51 women aged 60–89 took part in the study. The study involved women who had previously participated in a series of dance movement therapy classes (45-minute classes, 3 times a week for 5 months). Both a quantitative method and a qualitative method were used, which were achieved through a survey questionnaire and a discussion guide…
Psychosocial and Health Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic Experienced by Staff Employed in Social Welfare Facilities in Poland and Spain
The COVID-19 pandemic had a very significant negative impact on the physical and mental health of various professional groups. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the psychosocial and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic experienced by staff employed in social welfare institutions in Poland and Spain. The study involved 407 people, including 207 from Poland and 200 from Spain (346 women and 61 men), working in social care facilities…
Effect of different forms of physical activity on balance in older women
The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of two types of physical activity, dance, and general exercises, on balance in older women. Study participants comprised two groups of women. The participants attended 45-min DMT (n = 20) or GRE sessions (n = 19) three times per week for 12 weeks. Before and after the training, the participants underwent the Postural Stability Test, the Limits of Stability Test, and the Fall Risk Test. Improvement o…
The Influence of the Physiotherapeutic Program on Selected Static and Dynamic Foot Indicators and the Balance of Elderly Women Depending on the Ground Stability
Seniors are a constantly growing group of people in many societies. It is necessary to develop physiotherapeutic programs to improve their mobility. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the physiotherapeutic program conducted unstable ground on selected indicators of motor functions of elderly women. Sixty women (60-80 years) participated in the research. Group A ( N = 20) underwent a 12-week physiotherapeutic program on stable groun…
Effect of Three Months Pilates Training on Balance and Fall Risk in Older Women
This study assessed the effect of Pilates exercises on balance and fall risk in older women. Participants comprised 50 older women aged over 60 years, divided randomly into two groups: the experimental group ( n = 30), which took part in Pilates sessions two times per week for three months, and the control group ( n = 20). The control group did not participate in such sessions but also did not participate in any other rehabilitation programs or a…
The effect of dance therapy on the balance of women over 60 years of age
Dance therapy is a physical activity that can lead to balance improvement in older adults. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of dance therapy on balance and risk of falls in older women. Twenty-four older women (mean age 66.4 years old) attended dance sessions for three months. Pretest/posttests were completed using the Postural Stability Test, the Limits of Stability Test, and the Fall Risk Test M-CTSIB. Results showed the Limits …
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The effect of dance therapy on the balance of women over 60 years of age
Dance therapy is a physical activity that can lead to balance improvement in older adults. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of dance therapy on balance and risk of falls in older women. Twenty-four older women (mean age 66.4 years old) attended dance sessions for three months. Pretest/posttests were completed using the Postural Stability Test, the Limits of Stability Test, and the Fall Risk Test M-CTSIB. Results showed the Limits …
Effect of different forms of physical activity on balance in older women
The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of two types of physical activity, dance, and general exercises, on balance in older women. Study participants comprised two groups of women. The participants attended 45-min DMT (n = 20) or GRE sessions (n = 19) three times per week for 12 weeks. Before and after the training, the participants underwent the Postural Stability Test, the Limits of Stability Test, and the Fall Risk Test. Improvement o…
The Influence of the Physiotherapeutic Program on Selected Static and Dynamic Foot Indicators and the Balance of Elderly Women Depending on the Ground Stability
Seniors are a constantly growing group of people in many societies. It is necessary to develop physiotherapeutic programs to improve their mobility. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the physiotherapeutic program conducted unstable ground on selected indicators of motor functions of elderly women. Sixty women (60-80 years) participated in the research. Group A ( N = 20) underwent a 12-week physiotherapeutic program on stable groun…
Effect of Three Months Pilates Training on Balance and Fall Risk in Older Women
This study assessed the effect of Pilates exercises on balance and fall risk in older women. Participants comprised 50 older women aged over 60 years, divided randomly into two groups: the experimental group ( n = 30), which took part in Pilates sessions two times per week for three months, and the control group ( n = 20). The control group did not participate in such sessions but also did not participate in any other rehabilitation programs or a…
Psychosocial and Health Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic Experienced by Staff Employed in Social Welfare Facilities in Poland and Spain
The COVID-19 pandemic had a very significant negative impact on the physical and mental health of various professional groups. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the psychosocial and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic experienced by staff employed in social welfare institutions in Poland and Spain. The study involved 407 people, including 207 from Poland and 200 from Spain (346 women and 61 men), working in social care facilities…
Perception of the body in women over 60 participating in dance movement therapy – against the background of Herman Schmitz’s philosophy of bodylines
The article presents a study of dance therapy classes from the perspective of Hermann Schmitz’s dynamised bodylines. 51 women aged 60–89 took part in the study. The study involved women who had previously participated in a series of dance movement therapy classes (45-minute classes, 3 times a week for 5 months). Both a quantitative method and a qualitative method were used, which were achieved through a survey questionnaire and a discussion guide…
Medicine (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Physical therapy (4 works) · Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention (3 works) · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (3 works) · Dance (3 works) · Dance therapy (3 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Physical medicine and rehabilitation (3 works) · Art (2 works)