РОЛЬ ТА МІСЦЕ МАСАЖУ У ВІДНОВЛЕННІ ПАЦІЄНТІВ ПІСЛЯ ІНФАРКТУ МІОКАРДА

Abstract

The article presented to specialists is devoted to the application of massage technologies/resources in individuals who have previously suffered myocardial infarction. The author focuses on the importance of this issue in view of epidemiological data concerning the prevalence of cardiovascular pathology worldwide among different population groups, the development of complications, and the associated economic losses. It is emphasized that myocardial infarction occupies a leading position in terms of disability and mortality rates and remains a rather severe nosological entity, particularly in complicated or advanced forms of the disease. According to specialists, massage is one of the effective mechanical factors exerting an indirect influence on the cardiovascular system in patients with myocardial infarction. At present, it is recommended as part of a comprehensive
corrective and therapeutic algorithm of physical therapy for cardiovascular patients.The use of massage is associated with stabilization of blood pressure, normalization of heart rhythm, improvement of psycho-emotional status, and reduction of pain symptom reactivity. The lack of evidence-based information regarding the leading prototypes (myocardial infarction, massage) has stimulated our research interest in this issue.