Discipline: Physical Culture Sciences

1) Title of project: Determining functional asymmetry indicators using surface electromyography and Motion Capture System in athletes from different sports disciplines.

Supervisor: dr hab. Mariusz Konieczny

Brief description of work to do within the project: In professional sports, the assessment of musculoskeletal overload is one of the key elements influencing athletic performance. An interesting research issue is the phenomenon of functional asymmetry occurring in sports disciplines where the specificity of movement is associated with asymmetrical loads. The aim of the study is to evaluate the extent of this phenomenon, its impact on professional training processes, and the role of various factors contributing to its occurrence. Functional asymmetry is associated with a predisposition to selective overload of soft tissues, the development of localized muscle fatigue, and an increased risk of health problems, including injuries.

2)Title of project: Diagnosis and imaging of the “referred pain” phenomenon using surface electromyography in myofascial pain syndrome among athletes from different sports disciplines.

Supervisor: dr hab. Mariusz Konieczny

Brief description of work to do within the project: The aim of this project is to acquire new knowledge and skills in diagnosing myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), supplemented by the analysis of surface electromyography (sEMG), a novel diagnostic method developed by a team of Polish specialists – the SP test. This type of pain most frequently occurs in athletes; however, determining its exact source has remained a diagnostic challenge. By combining diagnostic tools, this study may contribute to faster identification of the pain location and more effective application of recovery and rehabilitation strategies.