Medical rehabilitation is a comprehensive set of activities aimed at restoring the patient's health after injuries, illnesses, surgeries, as well as preventing complications. This process includes the use of various medical, physiotherapeutic, psychological, and social methods to return the patient to normal life and productivity.
Therapeutic physical education (TPE) is one of the key components of medical rehabilitation, involving the application of specially selected physical exercises aimed at restoring the functional abilities of the body, improving its condition, and preventing complications.
Main goals of medical rehabilitation and TPE:
1. Restoration of functional disorders — improving joint mobility, muscle strength, respiratory and cardiovascular functions.
2. Prevention of complications — preventing stagnation, blood clot formation, muscle atrophy, and pneumonia after long-term illnesses or surgeries.
3. Improvement of the patient's psycho-emotional state — treatment of stress, depression, restoration of confidence and motivation.
4. Return to an active life and workability — recreating the patient's previous activity level, enabling a return to everyday and professional tasks.
Stages of medical rehabilitation:
1. Assessment of the patient's condition: • Analysis of the patient's medical history, identification of limitations and contraindications. • Conducting diagnostics of the patient's condition (including laboratory and instrumental methods).
2. Development of an individual rehabilitation plan: • Assessment of the patient's needs for various recovery methods. • Preparation of a plan, which may include physiotherapy, TPE, medication, and psychotherapy.
3. Use of various rehabilitation methods: • Physiotherapeutic methods (UHF, magnetotherapy, laser therapy, electrophoresis, etc.). • Therapeutic physical education (TPE) — exercises aimed at improving circulation, strengthening muscles, and restoring motor functions. • Massage and manual therapy — improving circulation, relieving muscle spasms, restoring normal motor activity. • Psychological support — working with a psychologist to overcome stress, depression, and improve the general condition of the patient.
4. Monitoring and adjusting the rehabilitation plan: • Evaluation of the effectiveness of the rehabilitation performed. • Adjusting the plan depending on the results and progress of the patient.
Main areas of TPE:
1. General exercises — aimed at improving overall physical fitness, flexibility, coordination, and endurance.
2. Exercises for recovery after injuries — for example, exercises for joints and muscles after dislocations, sprains, fractures.
3. Exercises for improving posture — for correcting scoliosis, osteochondrosis, and other musculoskeletal diseases.
4. Respiratory gymnastics — aimed at restoring respiratory function after respiratory tract and lung diseases.
5. Cardio loads — exercises aimed at restoring the cardiovascular system after surgeries or illnesses.
Indications for medical rehabilitation and TPE:
• Rehabilitation after surgical interventions (e.g., joint replacement, heart surgery).
• Treatment of musculoskeletal diseases (arthritis, osteochondrosis, injuries, fractures).
• Recovery after strokes, heart attacks, and cardiovascular diseases.
• Treatment of respiratory diseases (pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma).
• Recovery after neurosurgical operations.
• Exacerbations of chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, joint diseases).
Advantages of medical rehabilitation and TPE:
• Reduction in the risk of disability — assisting in restoring functions and reducing pain.
• Acceleration of recovery — the use of active treatment methods shortens recovery time.
• Improvement in quality of life — return to habitual activity, reduction of dependence on outside help.
Medical rehabilitation and TPE are key methods for restoring the health and functional abilities of patients after injuries, illnesses, and surgeries. These methods contribute not only to physical recovery but also to improving the psycho-emotional state, enhancing quality of life, and returning to normal activity.
If you are looking for a clinic for medical rehabilitation and TPE, you can confidently contact OKI Hospital. We have qualified specialists and all the necessary treatment methods for effective recovery.