The use of assistive technology in adaptive sports of war veterans

The article considers the importance of assistive technology in the rehabilitation system of military personnel in the process of practicing adaptive sports in order to increase the level of functional mobility, psychological stability and daily activity. Purpose of the work: to characterize the impact of adaptive sports on the process of recovery and rehabilitation of war veterans and to determine the role of assistive technology in this process. Scientific novelty: practicing adaptive sports with the help of assistive technology helps veterans overcome post-traumatic stress disorder, improves mood, and promotes effective socialization. Adaptive sports exist in all forms: from wheelchair basketball to archery with teeth or skeleton. Almost every sport can be adaptive, for this it is worth using certain modifications of equipment, additional materials, special coating, or adjusting existing equipment taking into account the peculiarities of body functioning. There are many types of wheelchairs, which differ in the method of propulsion, control mechanisms and technologies used. The Motivation multi-sport wheelchair is designed for people with limited physical abilities to practice various sports. Sports prostheses are made individually, taking into account the characteristics of the patient's cult, physiology and anatomy, lifestyle, type of sport and load. A special sports knee module designed for professional running, long jump, high jump, javelin throw. Challenger 1E95 and 1E90 sports feet have proven themselves well at international Paralympic competitions as the feet of first choice for achieving outstanding results. Conclusions. 1. The use of adaptive sports in a comprehensive system of military rehabilitation leads to an increase in the level of functional mobility, psychological stability and everyday activity. 2. The organization of the process of rehabilitation of war veterans after injuries, wounds or diseases through adaptive sports is a promising area of scientific research for specialists from various spheres of life. 3. Technical means of assistive technologies of rehabilitation play an important role in the process of rehabilitation of war veterans because they help them to fully participate in adaptive sports activities and demonstrate high sports results.