Methods of physical rehabilitation of schoolchildren aged 15-17 with cervical osteochondrosis

Abstract

Background. The problem of rehabilitation of children with cervical osteochondrosis can be solved by creating a special technique and performing additional exercises at home. The objective of the study is rehabilitation of high school students with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine. Methods: boys and girls aged 15-17 who were diagnosed with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine took part in the research. A total of 38 schoolchildren took part in the study. The study was conducted from February 28 to May 26, 2023 on the basis of several secondary schools in the city of Kirov. All students in both groups studied according to the standard program 3 times a week. Children from experimental group B additionally performed sets of physical exercises from the experimental methodology. The study used tests that evaluate the static strength of the abdominal and back muscles, the flexibility and endurance of the cervical spine and the speed and strength abilities of the arm muscles. When analyzing the results, their statistical processing was carried out using the arithmetic mean, square deviation, error and difference. Confidence at p<0.05. Results: According to the results of the research, it was found that children from the control group were able to slightly improve the studied indicators to 10.6%, the increase in indicators from the beginning to the end of the study on all tests turned out to be unreliable (p>0.05). In the experimental group, at the end of the study, the indicators for all tests improved from 23.5% to 66.7% (p<0.05). Thus, the experimental technique is more effective in the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis than the generally accepted technique.Conclusions: Systematic physical education with the use of special physical exercises aimed at eliminating problems in the cervical spine give a significant effect in the rehabilitation of cervical osteochondrosis. The indicators of the static strength of the abdominal and back muscles will improve, the flexibility and endurance of the cervical spine will also increase, and the speed and strength capabilities of the arm muscles will increase. Keywords: School children's health, Lifestyle, Rehabilitation, Joint mobility, Physical therapy.