Affiliation:
1. POLTAVA STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, POLTAVA, UKRAINE
2. POLTAVA V.G. KOROLENKO NATIONAL PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY, POLTAVA, UKRAINE
3. ODESA NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, ODESA, UKRAINE
Abstract
Aim: To summarize the development of physiatry and to define the role of physical medicine and rehabilitation in the modern army.
Materials and Methods: Analysis and summarization of literary sources and Internet data on the implementation of rehabilitation services, systematic analysis and synthesis.
Conclusions: Thus, the experience of previous wars and the modern Russian-Ukrainian war emphasized the valuable contribution of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to the optimal care and functional recovery of wounded soldiers. Physical therapists treat functional problems of wounded soldiers using strengthening exercises, range of motion exercises, orthotics, physical modalities, and gait training. However, when physiotherapists are present in medical centers, physical therapy and occupational therapy departments with physiotherapists are organized. When physical therapists are not available, orthopedic services usually include therapists.
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