EFFICIENCY OF MOTOR STEREOTYPE CORRECTION IN YOUNG PERSONS WITH POSTURE DISTURBANCES, FLAT FEET AND OBESITY BY PHYSICAL THERAPY

Abstract

Objective of the study: to assess the effectiveness of the correction of the motor stereotype in young people (students) with postural disorders, flat feet and obesity by means of physical therapy. Material and methods. Surveyed 110 first-year students. The control group consisted of students with normal body weight, normal posture and no signs of flat feet. The comparison group consisted of students with obesity, impaired posture in the sagittal plane and flat feet. They were divided into two groups: group 1 - students who expressed a desire to correct diagnosed violations on their own and / or in independently selected rehabilitation institutions and / or during classroom physical education. Group 2 consisted of students undergoing rehabilitation using the developed program of physical therapy, which lasted 6 months and included kinesiоtherapy, massage, kinesiological taping, nutritional modification, behavioral psychocorrection. The movement stereotype of students was assessed by the Functional Movement Screen, the level of physical activity - by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Results. Students with poor posture, flat feet and obesity showed violations of the motor stereotype, which was confirmed on the basis of the worst results of all Functional Movement Screen tests (p <0.05), as well as a lower level of general motor activity (according to the levels of weekly energy consumption, determined by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire) (p <0.05) relative to the indicators of their healthy peers. Analyzing the gender difference in the test results, it was found that the guys were easier to perform exercises related to the implementation of strength (6, 7 tests), and the girls - flexibility (2, 5 tests). The developed program of physical therapy with the use of functional training on the Prosedos platform, massage, kinesiological taping, nutrition modification, behavioral psychocorrection showed a statistically significantly better effect on all characteristics of the movement pattern and the level of physical activity of students compared to the results of individuals who did non-specialized programs (p <0.05). Findings. During their studies in higher educational institutions, students with disabilities in health require increased attention in the context of identifying and correcting pathological changes, is a consequence of chronic diseases, if possible - non-drug means, in particular, physical therapy.