THE USE OF PHYSICAL CULTURE IN THE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH FRACTURES OF THE LOWER EXTREMITIES

Abstract

Physical culture is important in the life of every person. It affects the strengthening of the body, helps in the development of physical and psychological qualities, increases general immunity. It should be noted that physical exercises are widely used for therapeutic purposes, including in patients with fractures of the lower limbs, as they help to restore the functional features of the limb. Fractures of the lower extremities take the leading place statistically among the fractures that occur in humans. Fractures are classified into closed and open, can be with displacement of bone fragments and without displacement. It should be noted that each fracture requires an individual approach of the attending physician to the treatment and rehabilitation program in order to minimize the negative consequences after treatment. In order to restore the limb after such fractures, it is necessary to comprehensively influence the limb by methods of various types of rehabilitation and physical training. Rehabilitation at such stages of treatment includes several stages, the performance of which provides maximum recovery of the damaged limb: at the first stage, the limb is fixed and medication, then carry out a comprehensive strengthening of muscle tone, resulting in reduced swelling of the limb and pain syndrome. The next stage is the restoration of muscle tone of the limb, as well as coordination of movement and balance in the patient. Various rehabilitation methods and exercises are used to restore the functioning of the lower limb. The use of physical exercises helps to improve blood circulation of the limb, strengthen muscle tone and ligamentous apparatus, helps to develop the necessary coordination of movements. The result is a step-by-step restoration of limb function and gradual return of lower limb motor function. This helps the patient to improve quality of life and adapt quickly. For most patients with lower limb fractures, the treating physicians carefully select the means and methods of rehabilitation. To do this, they utilize the help of fellow medical rehabilitation specialists. This ensures that rehabilitation methods and aids are used with a competent approach and thus significantly reduces the rehabilitation period for patients with lower limb fractures. Specialists take into account the individual characteristics of each patient, the degree of traumatization of the limb and the healing phase of the fracture when selecting rehabilitation methods and devices. Only thanks to this it is possible to achieve the greatest effect from the treatment and reduce the risk of complications during the rehabilitation period. From this we can conclude that if the treatment and rehabilitation process is carried out with a competent approach and participation of qualified specialists, the process is faster and with minimization of the risk of complications.