Possibilities for the use of reflexology in the rehabilitation of military personnel

The rehabilitation of military personnel who are injured or suffer from the psychological and physical consequences of hostilities is one of the key tasks of military medicine. Recently, reflexology methods attract more and more attention as an effective addition to traditional approaches. The purpose of the review is to consider the main mechanisms of action and the possibility of applying reflexology methods in the rehabilitation of military personnel. The article presents scientific research and sources confirming the effectiveness of acupuncture in the comprehensive restoration of the physical performance of conscripts, when stopping acute and chronic pain syndromes, including acupuncture on the battlefield (Battlefield Acupuncture), clinical manifestations of post -traumatic stress disorders, as well as in military surgery and traumatology. Reflexotherapy methods have a wide range of opportunities in the rehabilitation of military personnel and can have a significant impact on the well -being and quality of life of veterans and in military service.