The impact of comprehensive rehabilitation programs developed according to the biopsychoemotional model of formation on the quality of life of disabled children with cerebral palsy

Objective. To study the effectiveness of a comprehensive rehabilitation program that includes therapeutic exercise, psychotherapy, occupational therapy, massage, and physiotherapy (oxyteplochromovibrotherapy using the Alpha Capsule device) in a complex of rehabilitation measures for disabled children with cerebral palsy. Material and methods. The study included 20 disabled children aged 10 to 16 years, with level II damage according to GMFCS. Patients were divided into two groups according to the rehabilitation treatment they received. The first group (n=10 patients) underwent rehabilitation treatment in the form of therapeutic exercise, massage, and physiotherapy. In the second group (n=10 patients), psychotherapy and occupational therapy procedures were added to the complex of basic measures. Results. The inclusion of psychotherapy and occupational therapy in the rehabilitation complex for disabled children with cerebral palsy contributed to an increase in tolerance to physical activity, a decrease in anxiety and depression, and an improvement in the quality of life of patients.