Modern methods and means of physical culture in the rehabilitation of various population groups: a systematic review

Abstract

Background and Study Aim. The influence of physical culture on the health improvement of various population groups requires analysis and the search for promising research directions. At the same time, the methods and means of physical culture used in rehabilitation are diverse and need systematization and clarification. The aim of the study is to review contemporary methods and means of physical culture applied in the rehabilitation of various population groups. Additionally, the study aims to identify trends and promising research directions. Materials and Methods. The study involved searching for articles within the Web of Science (WoS) database for the period from 2014 to 2024. The initial search using the keyword "physical culture" and its variations yielded 1198 documents. A refined search with the keyword "rehabilitation" and its variations resulted in 70 articles. The data were exported in Plain text format. For preliminary processing of the extracted references, the PyCharm CE development environment and custom Python scripts were used. Descriptive statistics and content analysis methods were applied for data analysis. Results. The most cited articles and eight key research themes in the field of physical rehabilitation were identified. The main results indicate that contemporary rehabilitation technologies and methods of adaptive physical rehabilitation significantly improve the physical and psychological health of various population groups. The importance of pedagogical, psychological, and social aspects in the training of rehabilitation specialists was also highlighted. Conclusions. Modern methods and means of physical culture in rehabilitation prove their effectiveness in improving physical and mental health, promoting social integration, and enhancing the quality of life for various population groups. The study emphasizes the need for continuous innovation and comprehensive training of specialists who integrate physical and psychological rehabilitation strategies.