Physical therapy for metatarsal fractures in the recovery period

Abstract

Purpose: analysis of the impact of physical therapy methods for fractures of the metatarsal bones during the recovery period. Improvement of physical therapy methods. Research materials and methods: analysis of domestic and foreign literary sources devoted to the problem of physical therapy of fractures of the metatarsal bones of the foot in the recovery period. The results. The frequency of fractures of the bones of the foot is considered. The analysis of various methods of physical therapy of the studied pathology was carried out. Modern approaches to the selection of physical therapy methods are highlighted in order to prevent the development of complications and loss of work capacity when the integrity of the metatarsal bones of the foot is violated. Conclusions. The analysis of scientific literature showed that the problem of fractures of the metatarsal bones is urgent and requires complex treatment using many methods of physical therapy; recreational massage and hardware massage can be added to the physical therapy complex with the help of various devices and devices. Combined massage is also shown - a functional combination of hardware and manual techniques; infrared laser therapy can be added to the physiotherapy methods in order to increase the metabolism of bone tissue and diadynamotherapy, which has a pain-relieving effect and improves trophism.