Estimation of the efficiency of physical therapy for disabled athletes in Ukrainian and overseas publications

Abstract

The article deals with the issues concerning establishment and advance of physical therapy for the disabled athletes. Analysis of the research dealing with the application of sports and physical rehabilitation measures for the disabled athletes has been carried out. It has been ascertained that locomotor activity helps to restore fitness shape, promotes development and refinement of physical, mental, functional and volitional skills, facilitates integration of the impaired athletes into the society. Expediency of special exercises, remedial massage modalities as well as hydrotherapeutic procedures for the disabled athletes has been substantiated.