Therapeutic physical culture. Textbook

The textbook describes the technologies of therapeutic use of a wide range of functional means: physical exercises, walking, mobile games, elements of sports exercises, exercises in the water environment, various types of massage, exercises on simulators and suspension systems, as well as occupational therapy. This allows for the most comprehensive and versatile use of physical training for the patient to achieve the best results of medical rehabilitation not only in hospitals but also in outpatient clinics, sanatoriums, and even at home. Among the technologies of restorative therapy, special methods such as C1 therapy, robot therapy, based on virtual reality, and others play a significant role. The textbook takes into account the modern achievements of medical science, which have led to a change in views on the methodology of restorative treatment. The clinical-physiological rationale for the use of therapeutic physical culture in the comprehensive therapy of patients and disabled individuals is presented in sufficient detail. The book is based on modern principles of prescribing various means of therapeutic physical culture using motor mode, massage, manual and psychotherapy, occupational therapy, hippotherapy, kinesiotaping, and others. The rehabilitation techniques that have gained the most popularity in various diseases and injuries of the central and peripheral nervous, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems, respiratory organs, metabolic disorders, and other metabolic diseases are widely covered and presented in the programs. Each chapter includes clinical symptoms and diagnosis of the main disease (injury), allowing for the individualization of rehabilitation programs. The publication contains a large number of illustrations and tables, and in some sections, complexes or a list of special physical exercises are provided, which helps to better understand the material being studied. The textbook is intended for students of medical universities studying in the specialties of "Medicine" and "Pediatrics" in the discipline of "Medical Rehabilitation," as well as for postgraduate students, clinical residents, interns, and will also be useful for specialists working in practical healthcare. 5th edition, revised and expanded.