Restoration of physical and intellectual working capacity of combatants in the process of their rehabilitation

Abstract

ABSTRACT Aim: The aim is to substantiate the means of restoring the physical and intellectual working capacity of combatants and determine their effectiveness. Materials and Methods: The research, which was conducted in 2024-2025, involved 58 male combatants aged 26 to 54 years who underwent physical education and sports rehabilitation after treatment for gunshot wounds, injuries, and traumas of the musculoskeletal system. Physical working capacity was assessed by the Romberg test, the Rufier index, and the Stange test. Intellectual working capacity was determined by the Bourdon-Anfimov correctional test. Results: The means of restoring the physical and intellectual working capacity of combatants through their physical education and sports rehabilitation have been substantiated. It has been found that in the course of the research all three groups demonstrated significant (p < 0.05-0.01) improvement in the Romberg test (by 1.57-2.36 s), Rufier index (by 0.83-0.91 c. u.), Stange test (by 9.07-12.0 s), concentration and sustainability of attention (by 3.31-3.78 %), intellectual working capacity (by 76.67-87.53 points), emotional state (by 1.11-1.35 points). conclusions: The article highlights the peculiarities and characterizes the specifics of using means to restore the physical and intellectual working capacity of combatants. It has been established that the complex use of targeted physical exercises, combined with other methods, enables the rapid and efficient restoration of the functional state of the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and improves cognitive functions and the emotional state of combatants.