Physical therapy of 13-14 aged children with myopia

Abstract

Relevance of research: according to World Health Organization data, every year amount of people with sight defects in the world grows in 1 million, every 5 seconds one adult is diagnosed vision disorder, every second – one child. Physical therapy is integral part of children with vision disorders health renewal and is aimed to facilitate improvement of vision system, develop physical and mental abilities to provide their optimal integration into conditions of modern life. Goal and methods of research: to lay scientific foundation and develop a program of physical therapy of 13-14 aged children with myopia in conditions of specialized educational establishment. Theoretical analysis and summarizing of scientific methodological literature, documental materials and other sources; clinical methods; instrumental methods; methods of mathematical statistics. Results: the results of Shtange test showed the following positive dynamics: in Basic Group (BG) 1 in 10%, in Controlled Group (CG) 1 in 8%. Positive dynamics was also observed while checking index of Heart Rate (HR) in BG 1 in 4%, in CG in 2%. Analyzing data of visual acuity it was revealed that in BG 1 this index improved in –0,53 dpt., in CG 1 in – 0,19 dpt. (p<0,05). Received figures gives the reason to claim that given program of physical therapy influences positively on visual analyzer function and physical condition components, and proves expediency of using of curative gymnastics during lessons.Created physical therapy program is based on consistent and balanced usage of the following elements: curative gymnastics, physiotherapy, curative massage, healthy diet and computer programs as means of physical rehabilitation. Learning of its effectiveness proves its advantage comparing to the previous and lets optimize process of physical therapy of 13-14 aged children with myopia in conditions of specialized educational establishment.