SPORTS REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL

Abstract

This paper is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of modern approaches to sports rehabilitation and restorative physical training for servicemen and war veterans in Ukraine. Under the influence of large-scale hostilities, the issue of restoring the physical and psychological condition of military personnel has become strategically important for both the healthcare system and the national defense sector. Sports rehabilitation occupies a special place in this process, as it combines the restoration of motor functions with a gradual return to active daily life. In this context, the work focuses on the mechanisms and approaches that ensure the most effective return of an individual to full functioning after sustained injuries and psychological stress. The regulatory and legal framework for rehabilitation activities in Ukraine is defined by the provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities in Ukraine,” which outlines the organizational and substantive principles of rehabilitation measures. Another important document is the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 307 of March 18, 2024, which regulates the procedure for physical, sports, and psychological rehabilitation for servicemen and veterans. Special attention in the paper is devoted to the necessity of an individual approach to each serviceman. Due to the varying nature of injuries, levels of physical preparedness, combat experience, and psycho-emotional states, universal programs are not always effective. The individualization of rehabilitation plans involves taking into account a person’s medical indicators, functional capabilities, and psychological needs. An important factor in the development of the sports rehabilitation system is the creation of modern rehabilitation center infrastructure. The study emphasizes the importance of equipping these centers with modern devices, training machines, physiotherapeutic tools, and technological solutions that enable rehabilitation at the level of European standards. The paper also highlights the importance of social and professional adaptation of veterans after completing treatment and rehabilitation. Cooperation with public organizations, volunteer initiatives, and charitable foundations contributes to the creation of an integrated support system that includes not only physical recovery but also reintegration into civilian life, employment, obtaining education, and developing new competencies.