ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКА ВПЛИВУ ЗАСОБІВ ФІЗИЧНОЇ РЕАБІЛІТАЦІЇ ТА СПЕЦІАЛЬНИХ ФІЗИЧНИХ ВПРАВ СТРІЛЬБИ З ЛУКА НА СПОРТИВНИЙ РЕЗУЛЬТАТ ПАРАЛІМПІЙЦІВ

Purpose. To develop and scientifically substantiate the methodology of special physical and technical-tactical training of boys aged 14-15 years who are engaged in mixed martial arts. Material and methods. The following research methods were used to solve the tasks: theoretical analysis and synthesis of literary sources on the problem under study, pedagogical testing, pedagogical observations, the method of expert assessments, pedagogical experiment, methods of mathematical statistics. The study was conducted at the mixed martial arts club «Ludus» in Cherkasy. Cherkasy from September 2023 to October 2024. 30 sportsmen (16 in the experimental and 14 in the control group) aged 14-15 years old who had experience of training 5-6 years took part in the research. The athletes of the control group trained according to the generally accepted methodology, and the young men of the experimental group according to the developed methodology, which included the use of learned technical actions in various combat situations with active opposition from the enemy. For this purpose, the training process included competitive (sparring) exercises with a specific task for each athlete, acting as the «first» or «second» number, respectively. To improve the technique of kicking, exercises on a coordination ladder, exercises with a rubber expander and stuffed balls were used. Auxiliary exercises for increasing the power of kicks included exercises with weighting for the legs. Results. The results of the pedagogical experiment showed that the experimental methodology significantly improves the quality and level of assimilation of the program material by athletes. As a result, the level of indicators of specially physical and technical and tactical preparedness has significantly increased. So, during the experiment the force of a blow by a hand of sportsmen of the control group increased by 2 kg, and at sportsmen of the experimental group by 23 kg. The force of a kick in the control group increased by 10 kg, and in the experimental group by 26 kg. The result of a long jump from a place in sportsmen of the control group increased by 15,3 cm, and in the experimental group by 26,1 cm. At the beginning of the experiment the results of shuttle running of sportsmen of the control and experimental groups practically did not differ (the difference was 0,1s), at the end of the experiment this difference is 0,4 s. These differences are statistically significant (p<0,05). During the experiment, the number of jumps over a rope in 1 minute increased in the control group by 10 times, and in the experimental group by 19,5 times. In both cases the differences are statistically significant (p<0,05). At the beginning of the pedagogical experiment the level of technical and tactical preparedness of sportsmen of the experimental and control groups according to the results of experts' assessment practically did not differ. The number of sportsmen with a high level in the experimental group was 12,5 %, and in the control group 14,3 %. During the experiment period, this number increased in the experimental group by 25,0 %, and in the control group only by 7,1 %. The number of sportsmen with an average level of fitness in the experimental group increased significantly by 12,5 %, in the control group - by 7,2 %. Accordingly, the number of young sportsmen with a low level of technical and tactical fitness decreased during the experiment. Their number decreased by 37,5 % in the experimental group and by 14,3 % in the control group. Such significant changes in the level of technical and tactical fitness of sportsmen during the experiment are significant. All this confirms the effectiveness of the proposed approaches to the organization and content of the educational and training process for 14-15 years old who are engaged in mixed martial arts. Conclusions. The approbation of the experimental methodology of training of young sportsmen showed its high efficiency in the increase of indicators of specially physical and technical-tactical preparedness. As a result of the pedagogical experiment there is an increase of all studied indicators in both groups. However, this increase is statistically significant in the experimental group.

Relevance of the research topic. To date, the priority directions in the scientific and methodological substantiation and training of volleyball players are the search for innovative means and methods of training at various stages of the training process. However, the analysis of the scientific and methodological literature allows us to conclude that in practice many coaches adhere to outdated views on the issues of planning and organizing the improvement of technical training. In our opinion, this is associated with lack of methodological developments of training sessions in different periods of the training process. To solve the tasks set, the following set of scientific research methods was used: theoretical analysis and generalization of literary sources, questioning; pedagogical observations; control measurements; pedagogical experiment; statistical processing of the received data. The objective of pedagogical observations was to study the process of planning, implementation and control of technical training among juniors in volleyball. Control tests were carried out in order to determine the level of technical readiness of volleyball players throughout the study. The current registration was carried out by the coach at the end of the pre-competitive period at the training sessions and the competitive period during the games of the Championship of Moldova among women's teams. For registration, methods were used, as well as other means developed by the coach, considering specific working conditions: special videos of games and training sessions that make it possible to judge the degree of technical preparedness of the player and the team as a whole, the effectiveness of the application of techniques. In the process of training work, control should be carried out systematically by periods and cycles of training. In the practice of volleyball, such control involves three types of assessment of technical readiness: assessment of the sports technique itself; determination of the result achieved through the use of this technique; assessment of the effectiveness of the technique in a specific game situation. The study was carried out in several stages and consisted in conducting control tests to determine the level of technical readiness in the junior teams participating in the Championship of the Republic of Moldova in volleyball. The study was conducted in order to determine the dynamics of the growth of indicators of the level of technical readiness at the pre-competitive stage of the training process based on the results of control tests. Also, during the pedagogical experiment, we analyzed the technical actions in the process of official competitions. In the course of training sessions in the experimental group, we used a set of game exercises of a technical and tactical nature, and also used specialized simulators that increase the individual level of technical training of juniors. The combination of these means of the training process took place according to a certain model: the method of circular training, where exercises of a game nature are performed in a limited space, so that 2-3 volleyball players participate in the exercise, and then the performance of one or more technical elements in conjunction on the simulator (reception- attacking blow; transfer-attacking blow, etc.). The possibility of using special game exercises and specialized simulators allowed us to significantly increase the motor density of the training session, as well as increase the game interaction between volleyball players. The effectiveness of the developed technique of technical training of juniors in volleyball using the experimental program was confirmed in a statistically significant increase in these indicators of technical and competitive readiness obtained during the pedagogical experiment. It should also be noted that the good progress in the quality and stability of the performance of technical elements and their types during the application of the experimental training methodology. According to the results of the control of competitive games, it can be seen that there was a significant increase in performance in the competitive activities of both teams, the growth was approximately 10.1%, and in training sessions - about 20%. This suggests that the training process is built correctly and the applied training methodology is rational. Since the shifts in the qualitative performance of technical methods are palpable. The results of the study indicate that the experimental methodology allows to objectively evaluate the quality of the execution of techniques and determine their effectiveness, both in competitive games and in training sessions. As the results of the control showed, the use of a special set of game exercises aimed at improving the technical skills developed by us turned out to be effective. Along with a pronounced training effect, special exercises are an effective means for developing special physical qualities of volleyball players, so these exercises can be recommended for training both with beginners and high-class athletes.

The objective of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of physical rehabilitation vs non-rehabilitation comparators for physical functioning and quality of life in long-term care (LTC) residents with dementia. LTC residents living with dementia often have impaired physical functioning and quality of life. Physical rehabilitation can improve physical functioning and quality of life for individuals living with dementia; however, many LTC residents with dementia do not receive physical rehabilitation and providers are unsure what interventions to employ. A synthesis of studies examining physical rehabilitation will help guide practice in the LTC sector where most residents live with dementia. Previous syntheses have focused on all residents in LTC, specific professions, interventions, or people with dementia in the community. Our review focused on LTC residents with dementia and used a broader definition of physical rehabilitation. This review included studies that evaluated physical rehabilitation in comparison with non-rehabilitation controls among LTC residents with any severity of dementia. We included experimental and quasi-experimental studies that measured the effect on activities of daily living, performance-based physical functioning, and self- or proxy-rated quality of life. Searches were conducted in APA PsycINFO (EBSCOhost), CINAHL (EBSCOhost), PubMed (National Library of Medicine), Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane CENTRAL database with no date or language limitations. Two independent reviewers assessed the studies against the inclusion criteria. Two independent reviewers extracted data and conducted a methodological quality assessment using standardized checklists from JBI. Certainty of evidence was ascertained using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. Where possible, studies were pooled in meta-analyses; otherwise, a narrative synthesis was presented. Thirty-three studies were included (n=3072 participants); 27 were randomized controlled trials and (RCTs) the remaining 6 were non-randomized trials. The overall risk of bias of the included studies was low to unclear. Many of the included studies focused on increasing activity or walking, while few were individually tailored or at an intensity appropriate to induce therapeutic effects on physical function. Physical function was measured via several outcome measures, limiting our ability to pool results. There was low-certainty evidence that physical rehabilitation improved activities of daily living assessed with multiple instruments (12 RCTs, 1348 participants, standardized mean difference [SMD] 0.78; 95% CI 0.27 to 1.30) and lower extremity function assessed with the Short Physical Performance Battery Score (3 RCTs, 258 participants, mean difference [MD] 3.01 points; 95% CI 1.37 to 4.66), compared with non-rehabilitation interventions. There was very low- to moderate-certainty evidence that physical rehabilitation demonstrated no change in the 30-Second Sit to Stand Test (2 RCTs, 293 participants, MD 0.79 repetitions; 95% CI -0.45 to 2.03), 6-Minute Walk Test (4 RCTs, 363 participants, MD 17.32 meters; 95% CI -29.41 to 64.05), Timed Walk Test (4 RCTs, 400 participants, MD 0.10 meters/seconds; 95% CI -0.02 to 0.22), Timed Up and Go Test (3 RCTs, 275 participants, MD -2.89 seconds; 95% CI -6.62 to 0.84), or quality of life (4 RCTs, 419 participants, SMD 0.20; 95% CI -0.08 to 0.47). This review demonstrates that physical rehabilitation may improve activities of daily living for LTC residents living with dementia, although the evidence is of low certainty. The effect of physical rehabilitation on specific functional tasks, such as gait speed and quality of life, are less clear. Future research should examine the effects of individualized, progressive interventions on outcome measures that reflect the capacity and preferences of LTC residents with more advanced dementia. PROSPERO CRD42022308444.

The article examines the issue of restoring social skills in students who have experienced stressful situations through physical activity. In modern conditions, Ukrainian students face numerous stressful situations caused by military actions, economic difficulties, social instability and other challenges. Loss of social skills, reduced communication and isolation are the consequences of experienced stress, which negatively affects their psycho-emotional sphere and the educational process. In such a situation, physical activity can become an important tool for the restoration of social skills and contribute to the adaptation of students to the educational environment and social life. The study was conducted among 150 students divided into two groups: an experimental group (Group A), which participated in a physical activity program, and a control group (Group B), which did not engage in any special physical exercises. Over two months, students in Group A independently performed selected physical activities (team sports, swimming, paired training) and participated in psychophysical online training sessions. The purpose of the study. Determining the effectiveness of physical activity in restoring social skills in students who have experienced stressful situations, as well as developing recommendations for the use of physical activity for social rehabilitation. Methodology: analysis of scientific literature, student questionnaires, pedagogical experiment, methods of mathematical statistics. The results showed significant improvements in communication skills, reduced anxiety levels, and increased self-esteem among students in Group A. The control group also demonstrated some progress, but to a significantly lesser extent. The findings confirm the effectiveness of physical activity as a means of social adaptation, which is particularly important in today's conditions. Further research may focus on expanding physical activity methodologies for different categories of students.

Purpose: to determine the effectiveness of the introduction of adaptive tennis as a means of physical and psychosocial rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. Material and methods. Research methods included expert survey, analysis of scientific and methodological literature; socio-psychological questionnaire (quantitative assessment of the emotional state and level of vital activity was carried out using the visual-analog pain scale (VAS) and the SF-36 Health Survey questionnaire, adapted to persons with disabilities. socio-psychological questionnaire (quantitative assessment of the emotional state and level of vital activity was carried out using the visual-analog pain scale (VAS) and the SF-36 Health Survey questionnaire. scales: physical functioning, role functioning, emotional well-being, social activity); SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). The study involved 6 people with disabilities aged 18 to 45 who underwent a course of physical rehabilitation with elements of adaptive tennis. The sample included individuals with musculoskeletal disorders, in particular with the consequences of spinal cord injuries and amputations of the lower extremities. The study was conducted for 8 weeks as part of the program for the introduction of adaptive tennis as a means of physical rehabilitation of persons with disabilities on the basis of the Department of Physical Education of NTU "KhPI" (Kharkiv), on the basis of the physical culture and recreation complex "Mobile" (Pisochyn village, Kharkiv region), on the basis of the Kharkiv Regional Center for Medical and Social Expertise and Rehabilitation of the Disabled. Results. The results of the questionnaire showed that most of the participants assessed their physical well-being at an average level (5.8 points out of 10), and the level of pain according to their own sensations was 6.3 points, which confirms the need for further physical intervention. Motivation to participate in the activity was moderate (4.5 points), while awareness of adaptive tennis was low (3.2 points). At the same time, participants generally expressed positive expectations from the program (6.0 points). As a result of the implementation of the adaptive tennis program for 6 weeks, statistically significant positive changes in the physical and psychosocial state of the participants were recorded. In particular, indicators of physical functioning, social activity and psycho-emotional state according to the SF-36 questionnaire improved, and the level of pain on the VAS scale decreased by an average of 49%. Participants noted an increase in satisfaction with participating in physical activity, and experts noted the high adaptability, safety, and motivational potential of the program. The results confirmed the effectiveness of the organizational model of adaptive tennis as an innovative means of physical rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. Conclusions. In the course of the study, an individualized program of adaptive tennis classes for people with disabilities was developed, implemented and tested, which combined physical, rehabilitation and socio-motivational components. SWOT analysis of organizational and managerial factors revealed a high potential for scaling the program in the presence of proper personnel, material and methodological support, and also confirmed the relevance of adaptive tennis in the system of post-traumatic and social rehabilitation. The results obtained indicate the feasibility of further integration of adaptive tennis into the practice of invasport, physical rehabilitation institutions and rehabilitation programs for veterans, persons with musculoskeletal disorders and other nosologies.

The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of the author's program of physical training in military pentathlon on the sports readiness of teams. Materials and methods. To solve the goal, an experimental and control groups were formed, the results of special physical fitness of the subjects were determined, a comparative analysis of the indicators of competitive activity of athletes was carried out. The following methods were used to obtain objective data: theoretical methods (analysis and generalization of literature sources and empirical data); documentary method (analysis of official CISM documents); pedagogical methods (observation, experiment); testing the initial and final levels of general and special physical fitness of athletes; methods of mathematical statistics. The research was conducted in several stages with consistent and parallel solution of work tasks in the period from 2017 to 2019. The first stage (January 2017 – November 2017) was aimed at analyzing and summarizing data from special literature, publications and research. The second stage (November 2017 – November 2019) involved a formative pedagogical experiment, which tested the effectiveness of the author's program of physical training of pentathletes. To test the effectiveness of the experimental training program, experimental (n = 20) and control groups (n = 28) were formed, in which all cadets in military pentathlon had the same level of sports training. The cadets of Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Ground Forces Academy (n = 20) were included in the experimental group, and the cadets of seven high educational institutions of Ukraine (n = 28) – in the control group. The distribution was based on the results of preliminary testing using the method of random sampling. Results and discussion. The results of the study confirmed that it is impossible to achieve high results in military pentathlon without continuous improvement of the organization, content and methods of implementation of this pedagogical process in the stages of preparation of military athletes for competitions. It is confirmed that one of the leading reasons for improving performance is related to the transfer of the training effect, namely the positive and sensitive period, which is characteristic of these physical qualities at the age stage in which the subjects were. Other reasons were related to the used load parameters planning, means and methods of training. The sports result of experimental group, namely the level of special physical fitness of the military pentathletes of the National Armed Forces in the conditions of the physical training program, significantly improved in the first (5.8%, p <0.05) and second (6.1%, p <0.05) stages of the study and as a result significantly increased by 11.5% (p <0.01). On the other hand, in the control groups 1-7 the tendency to increase sports results was not confirmed statistically. Conclusion. It has been proved that the author’s program of physical training of athletes in military pentathlon in the high educational institutions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is not inferior to the traditional one in terms of efficiency. Significant differences (p <0.05 – p <0.001) in the amount of points scored at the Championship of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in military pentathlon between the participants of experimental and control groups (control group 1, control groups 3-7) after the end of the pedagogical experiment were determined

Gait speed is commonly used to assess walking ability in persons with stroke. Previous research related to the psychometric properties of gait speed has been conducted primarily with individuals who were able to walk independently and/or were in the later stages of recovery after stroke. The purpose of this research was to examine the test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change (MDC90) of gait speed in individuals with stroke who required varying levels of assistance to ambulate during rehabilitation. Patients who could ambulate with or without physical assistance and were undergoing inpatient rehabilitation were recruited. Gait speed was measured over the middle five meters of a nine-meter walk at a comfortable pace. Data were analyzed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC2,1) and the MDC90. Thirty-five patients who were a mean 34.5 (standard deviation = 17.7) days post-stroke agreed to participate. For all the subjects combined, the ICC2,1 was 0.862 and MDC90 was 0.30 m/sec. For the 13 subjects who required physical assistance to walk, the ICC2,1 = 0.971 and MDC90 = 0.07 m/sec. For the 22 subjects who could walk without physical assistance, the ICC2,1 = 0.80 and MDC90 = 0.36 m/sec. Gait speed is a reliable measure of walking ability for a wide variety of patients undergoing rehabilitation after stroke. Gait speed is more sensitive to change in patients who require physical assistance to walk than in those who can walk without assistance. A change of more than 0.30 m/sec may be necessary in order to determine whether a change in gait speed exceeds measurement error and patient variability.

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of physical therapy on motor and interactive behaviors of mothers and their children with motor delay during play. The subjects were 38 mothers and their children, ages 6 to 34 months, enrolled in early intervention. The subjects were assigned to an experimental or control group. The experimental group received five home-based sessions of physical therapy. Conventional physical therapy intervention strategies were incorporated into play activities. Mothers were given the opportunity to interact with their children during the activities. Mother-child interactions were measured by a modified version of the Response Class Matrix. Two-factor repeated measures analyses of variance were used to analyze group differences in mother and child interactive behaviors. Children in the experimental group demonstrated more frequent changes in position at post-assessment compared with children in the control group (p =.06). The mothers in the experimental group demonstrated an increase in frequency of holding their children in an appropriate manner (p <.05). The mothers in the experimental group were more directive at post-assessment compared with the mothers in the control group (p <.01), but they were not less positive or more negative. The directive style of the mothers' in the experimental group appeared to be a consequence of their investment in the therapy program and desire for their children to perform optimally. The children and mothers in the control group demonstrated higher interactive summary scores when the children had higher levels of motor development. For the entire sample, child's mental age and mother's interactive ability accounted for 49% of the variance associated with child's interactive ability. Child's interactive ability, child's chronological age, and group membership accounted for 73% of the variance associated with mother's interactive ability. The mothers in the experimental group reported they were satisfied with the intervention program and that they learned to integrate gross motor activities into play. The integration of conventional physical therapy strategies within the context of interactive play was well received by the children and mothers and may promote the generalization and practice of motor skills during play without interfering with positive mother-child interactions.

Background. The main objectives of the treatment of bronchopulmonary diseases in children are to control the disease, achieve a stable remission of the process, restore the function of external respiration, the nervous system, increase the body’s tolerance to the action of allergens. Kinesiotherapy is one of the most effective methods in non-drug rehabilitation. The purpose of our study was the pathogenetic justification of the use of kinesiohydrotherapy by the method of controlling the function of external respiration at the stage of rehabilitation of children with recurrent bronchial obstruction. Results. A comparative analysis of spirometric indicators in children with recurrent bronchial obstruction before and after kinesiohydrotherapy in the experimental and control groups showed the effectiveness of the method of comprehensive rehabilitation with the inclusion of kinesiohydrotherapy with special breathing exercises on land and in the pool. After a one-year rehabilitation period, violations of the ventilation capacity of the lungs by the obstructive type maintained in mild form. Сhildren with recurrent bronchial obstruction who did not effectively use physical rehabilitation with additional medical recommendations and physiotherapy as in experimental group, still had violations of the function of external respiration during the recovery period. Clinically, the children of control group continued to have frequent relapses of bronchial obstruction on the background of acute respiratory infections. Therefore, they belong to the group with a prolonged course of bronchial obstruction and the risk of transition to bronchial asthma. After the course of treatment, the cough became much less frequent, there were no night attacks, and the body temperature was steadily normal. Auscultation of wheezing was not heard, breathing had a harsh tinge. Conclusions. Thus, the use of therapeutic water procedures and respiratory physical exercises, i.e. kinesiohydrotherapy, is an effective method in the rehabilitation of children with recurrent bronchial obstruction.

In the article, based on the analysis and generalization of literary sources, reveals the state of development of the problem of prevention and correction of postural disorders in adolescent pupils. Modern approaches to the prevention and correction of postural disorders in schoolchildren in the conditions of educational institutions by means of physical rehabilitation are analyzed in it. The purpose of the scientific article is to study the influence of health-improving means of physical rehabilitation in the correction of postural disorders in schoolchildren of adolescent age. According to the purpose of the research, the types of postural disorders in adolescents were determined and a physical rehabilitation program is developed, which included a set of special exercises for forming and correcting posture during physical culture and strengthening them at home.
 The results of the conducted research testify to the effectiveness of the rehabilitation program in correcting postural disorders in adolescent pupils and the feasibility of its implementation in the educational process of secondary education institutions.

The aim of the research is to design specific exercises (land-water) by supporting the development of functional skills and performance of shipwreck rescuers. This was observed through the researcher's work as well as by monitoring drowning incidents using Iraqi Ministry of Health statistics and Babylon Governorate statistics, particularly the high incidence of drowning. Their reasons included the low functional competence of rescuers' body systems and that the rescue operation could require a high level of physical and functional exertion. Likewise, the lack of specific exercises for lifeguards and the lack of use of training aids (legs, pull ropes) in the daily training sessions for lifeguards. Which requires training according to the development in the use of these training methods, which are practiced in the countries of the world in the field of training. As a result, this negatively impacted lifeguard performance and was an element that led to an increase in drowning incidents and then a departure from the goals for which this assistance was set. And explore the impact of using these tools. The researcher designed special ground-water exercises with auxiliary means and conducted daily training units, and they were divided into two groups. The first is experimental and the second controls, and the experimental group has implemented the proposed method prepared by the researcher. And the control group implemented the traditional training curriculum prepared by the official. The researcher conducted the necessary tests before and after the training period, which lasted (8) weeks, with three training units per week. The results were analyzed using the necessary statistical operations, and the researcher concluded that both groups had remarkable development. However, the experimental group was the best in the results, and in light of this, the researcher recommends the need to prepare special exercises (land - water) with special aids for the rescue process to develop the functional capabilities of the body systems and develop the performance of shipwrecked rescuers.

Physical therapists strive to promote children's motor function and the parents' abilities to interact with their children, thus aiming to positively influence the parent-child relationship. This study examined a model for provision of home-based physical therapy within the context of motor play on mother-child interactions and motor behaviors of children. The subjects were 38 mothers and their children with motor delay, aged 6 to 34 months (mean = 18.8, SD = 7.2), who were receiving center-based early intervention. Children were ranked by motor development, using the Bayley Motor Scale, and assigned to either an experimental or control group. The experimental group received five home-based sessions of physical therapy. Conventional physical therapy strategies were incorporated into interactive play activities between mothers and their children. Both groups continued to receive their centered-based services. Mother-child interactions were videotaped before and after intervention and were analyzed using a modification of the response-class matrix. The mothers in the experimental group demonstrated an increase in appropriate holding of their children, whereas mothers in the control group demonstrated a decrease. The mothers in the experimental group became more directive, thus controlling their children's behavior, but they were not less positive or more negative when interacting with their children. The integration of conventional physical therapy within the context of interactive play was well received and may promote generalization of motor skills during play without interfering with positive mother-child interactions.

Balance while seated and the capacity to conduct selective trunk movements are significant predictors of functional outcomes following stroke. Patients with inappropriate muscle activation and inadequate movement control in the trunk muscles cause mobility and daily function difficulties. Stroke patients have weak leg muscles and decreased balance, resulting in compensatory changes. Functional postural strategy training is necessary to restore balance in these patients. Few studies have examined the effect of physical therapy trunk exercises with hip strategy training on improving balance and increasing independence after stroke. This study aimed to explore the effect of selective trunk exercises (STE) with hip strategy training in improving balance in patients with stroke as well as independence levels. A multicenter inpatient stroke treatment randomized pre- and post-test control trial. Forty-six stroke survivors were randomly allocated to experimental or control groups (n=23 each). The experimental group received hip strategy training and trunk exercises. All groups received Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT)-based physical therapy four times a week for 6weeks. Trunk impairment scale, Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and functional independence measure (FIM) measured static and dynamic seated balance, functional balance, and trunk movement coordination pre- and post-therapy. The experimental group's post-therapeutic measures were substantially higher than the control group. The experimental group's TIS score, and subscale improved more than the control group. The experimental group considerably increased the BBS score. The experimental group also showed greater FIM gains. This study demonstrated that adding STE in conjunction with hip strategy training to patients after has a positive impact on trunk control while maintaining static and dynamic sitting balance, functional balance, and independence levels which are effective in stroke rehabilitation.

Introduction: With the growing importance of physical training over sport training for competition, more research has been conducted. One of the least explored techniques is superisometric aquatic training. Objective: Study the application of super-isometric aquatic training to the physical training of soccer athletes. Methods: A literature review was performed to elaborate an experimental protocol. The experimental method was conducted on 24 university volunteers randomly divided into control and experimental groups. Classical training was conducted for two weeks between the groups, superisometric aquatic training was added only in the experimental group. Through the mathematical-statistical method, a comparative analysis of the research results was elaborated, and the effects of the intervention were discussed. Results: The movement time of the athletes in the experimental training group was reduced by 1.89s. The performance of running, tapping, standing jump, and weightlifting tests is not significantly different from those of the traditional strength training group. Conclusion: The application of superisometric aquatic training in the physical preparation of soccer players increased the overall strength of athletes,and also beneficially influenced specific activities of the sport. It is recommended to analyze the characteristics of the athlete and integrate superisometric training to general strength traispecificcally to the need of each athlete. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

The effect of early physiotherapy on the recovery of mandibular function after orthognathic surgery for class III correction. Part II: Electromyographic activity of masticatory muscles