Effectiveness of Means of Restoring the Working Capacity of Employees of the Security and Defense Sector in the Conditions of Rehabilitation After Injury

Abstract

Aim: To determine the effectiveness of means of restoring the physical performance of employees of the security and defense sector in the conditions of rehabilitation after injury. Materials and Methods: Determining the effectiveness of means of restoring physical performance of employees included conducting a survey of representatives of various structural units of the National Police and the State Security Administration of Ukraine, who were injured while on duty and were rehabilitated (n=167). The questionnaire was developed by the authors and encompassed a number of questions related to the conditions, features of injuries, the use of means of restoring working capacity and their effectiveness. Results: The most common types of injuries suffered by employees while performing service duties were identified, such as: injuries of the upper and lower extremities – 60.5%; head injuries – 2.6%; torso, spine, internal organs – 16.9%. It was found that exercises of therapeutic physical culture, pharmacological agents, namely warming, painkillers, and anti-inflammatory drugs (73.8%) and therapeutic and wellness massage (48.3%) are highly effective. The average effectiveness showed the ultrasound therapy (48.6%), hydrotherapy (42.3%). Approximately the same number of employees surveyed share the effectiveness of psychological recovery means as high (34.23%), medium (35.1%) and low (30.7%). Conclusions: The effectiveness of restoring the physical performance of law enforcement personnel through the use of exercises of therapeutic physical culture, pharmacological, physical and psychological means has been established.