APPLICATION OF MASSAGE IN REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH ANGINA PECTORIS

Abstract

Introduction. Angina pectoris (AP) significantly affects the quality of life of patients and their ability to work. Despite the achievements of modern medicine in the treatment of this disease, a significant part of patients still face symptoms that negatively affect their condition. In this regard, the search for new therapeutic approaches that can enhance the effectiveness of traditional treatment methods remains a relevant and important task of medical science.

The aim of the study – to investigate the feasibility of using massage during the rehabilitation of AP patients.

The main part. The article discusses the main methods of physical rehabilitation for AP, the leading one being massage. Patients with AP are divided into four groups. The first group include people who rarely experience AP attacks and have good circulatory compensation; patients in the second group experience rare AP attacks and shortness of breath when walking quickly; those in the third group are characterized by frequent AP attacks during normal exercise with symptoms of circulatory failure of the first degree; patients in the fourth group are characterized by frequent AP attacks at rest and during exercise and circulatory failure of the second degree. Existing pharmacological strategies for combating AP demonstrate high effectiveness, but they do not always provide complete relief of symptoms. In addition, some patients may have contraindications to the use of certain drugs or experience negative side effects from their use. In this regard, it should be noted that in recent years, the use of massage as an additional method of therapy has attracted increasing attention. This approach is characterized by the potential ability to improve blood circulation, reduce the intensity of pain and stress levels, as well as contribute to the general improvement of patients’ well-being. In addition, the use of such massage can positively affect the normalization of metabolic processes in muscles, ligaments and joints.

Conclusions. In this context, the study of the effectiveness of massage therapy in AP patients can open new prospects for the comprehensive treatment of this cardiovascular disease.