ASSESSMENT OF THE FUNCTION OF THE KNEE JOINTS AND THE IMPACT OF THEIR STATE ON THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF THE STUDENTS

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the function of the knee joints and how their condition affects the ability of students to participate in training activities. Students from the Vasil Levski National Sports Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria participated in the study. The evaluation of the function of the knee joints was made with a structured questionnaire modified by us on the basis of the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). The survey was done using Google Forms and standard survey. The questionnaire included questions aimed at assessing the subjective sensation of the magnitude of the knee joint problem when available.The incidence of knee problems with gradation from never to constant has also been reported.

Keywords

• knee joints
• students
• screening studies
• sport
• fitness