PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN THE APPLICATION OF INNOVATIVE METHODS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY (REVIEW OF CASES, PROGRAMS, RESEARCH)

Abstract

Introduction. Physical therapy, as a complex of scientifically based methods of influencing the body through physical exercises, massage, manual techniques, physical factors and motor activity, has proven its effectiveness in the processes of rehabilitation, prevention and general improvement. At the same time, classical methods of physical therapy need to be adapted to the needs of modern society, in particular through the use of innovative technologies that allow individualizing the process, increasing the motivation of participants and providing deeper control over the dynamics of changes in health. The latest technologies, such as telerehabilitation, virtual and augmented reality, biofeedback, fitness trackers, mobile health applications, interactive platforms for physical exercises, significantly expand the capabilities of physical therapy. They allow you to create adaptive, flexible, accessible programs that can be used both in medical institutions and at home, ensuring the continuity of the recovery and rehabilitation process. Thus, the relevance of the topic is due to the need for a comprehensive approach to the recovery of the population of different ages using effective, scientifically based physical therapy tools and modern technologies. This will not only contribute to reducing the incidence rate, but also increase the quality of life, social adaptation and duration of active longevity of the population.

The aim of the study – to investigate and verify the effectiveness of the application of a comprehensive physical therapy program using the latest health technologies to restore the health of people of different age groups in a fitness center.

The main part. The experimental study was conducted at the Harbor Fitness center in New York, Brooklyn, which has the appropriate conditions for conducting physical therapy classes using innovative technologies. 45 people were involved in the experimental study. The results obtained indicate that different age groups react differently to innovative methods: children and adolescents perceive gamified physical activity better, which allows them to effectively influence flexibility, posture, coordination, and increase motivation. Adults respond positively to personalized mobile applications and fitness trackers, which allow them to integrate exercise into their daily routine, which is important for the prevention of physical inactivity and stress reduction. Elderly people showed a stable improvement in coordination and psycho-emotional functions through the use of VR and telemonitoring, which also contributed to a decrease in the feeling of isolation.

Conclusions. All selected clinical functional scales and tests (QUALEFFO, WOMAC, TUG, BBS, 6MWT) showed statistically and clinically significant dynamics after a three-week rehabilitation program.