Possibilities of physiotherapy in the rehabilitation of children and adolescents who have undergone oncohematological diseases

Abstract

Background. The success of pediatric oncohematology makes the rehabilitation of cured patients more and more relevant. Physiotherapy for cancer patients is an underdeveloped method of treatment.The purpose of the study – to analyze the use of physiotherapy techniques in the rehabilitation practice of pediatric oncologists, hematologists.Materials and methods. The authors completed their research based on the materials of the activities of the Department of Physiotherapy of the Clinical Rehabilitation Research Center “Russian Field” for the period 2018–2021.Results and discussion. Approximately 2,000 patients per year with oncohematological diseases during the period of remission receive evidence-based physiotherapeutic methods of treatment (electrotherapy, inhalations, magnetotherapy, balneotherapy, massage). Doctors note the effectiveness and safety of the therapy.Conclusion. Knowledge of the evidence-based basis of physiotherapy treatment allows doctors to choose an adequate method and increase the effectiveness of rehabilitation.