Rehabilitation for patients with musculoskeletal disorders
https://doi.org/10.17749/2949-5873/rehabil.2026.67
Abstract
In recent years, diseases of the musculoskeletal system in Russia have ranked fourth in prevalence. These disorders are characterized by a substantial negative impact on patients’ quality of life and may lead to disability when timely and appropriately selected rehabilitation is not provided. This narrative review summarizes the major groups of musculoskeletal disorders, outlines key features of patient recovery associated with these conditions, and discusses the principal rehabilitation strategies. Publications evaluating the feasibility of exercise, massage, physiotherapy, and adjuvant medication were analyzed. In addition, emerging research directions in restorative medicine for musculoskeletal disorders were considered. Overall, the available evidence indicates that most of the reviewed rehabilitation interventions demonstrate a favorable safety profile and high effectiveness. However, several conservative rehabilitation approaches and advanced technologies in restorative medicine still require large-scale clinical trials to support their integration into routine clinical practice in accordance with the principles of evidence-based medicine.
About the Author
А. Александров
Institute for Preventive and Social Medicine; “Pharmacogen” Center for Preclinical Research
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Andrey G. Aleksandrov, PhD
Scopus Author ID: 57211350219
11-13/1 Lyalin Passage, Moscow 101000
84B Bykov Str., Leningrad Region, Vsevolozhsk District, Koltushskoye Rural Settlement, Pavlovo 188680
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