A.I. BURNASYAN FMBC CLINICAL BULLETIN

ISSN 2782-6430 (print)

State Research Center −Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical
Center of Federal Medical Biological Agency

The journal is published in Russian.
Format – A4.
The periodicity of the journal is 4 times a year.

Issue №3 2025 год

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A.I. Burnasyan  FMBC clinical bulletin. 2025 № 3

A.O. Lebedev, A.V. Khan, K.A. Kubyshev, D.I. Trukhanova

Assessment of the Clinical Effectiveness of Hydrokinesotherapy on Underwater
Treadmill in Comprehensive Athletes Rehabilitation

International Office, State Research Center – Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center
of Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow, Russiа

Contact person: Kubyshev Konstantin Aleksandrovich: kostya_kuby@rambler.ru

 

Abstract
Hydrokinesiotherapy is an essential component of the rehabilitation treatment for athletes recovering after musculoskeletal injuries. One of the most promising methods is the use of an underwater treadmill, which allows for combining cardiovascular exercise with minimal impact on the joints. This study presents an assessment of the clinical effectiveness of this method in comprehensive rehabilitation. The application of hydrokinesiotherapy resulted in a reduction of pain syndrome on the VAS scale by 2% and 17% in groups Iо and IIо, respectively, compared to the control groups. Significant differences were observed on the Lysholm knee score: in groups Iо and IIо, the values increased by 22% and 19.5%, respectively, whereas in groups Iк and IIк, the increase was 12.2% and 13.7%. Isokinetic testing analysis demonstrated an increase in the “average peak torque” indicator of knee extensor muscles by 22.79±3.86% (group Iо), which was 3.4% higher than in group Iк. The imbalance in strength indicators of knee extensors decreased by 17.12% (Iо) and 13.3% (Iк), while for knee flexors, the reduction was 16.5% (Iо) and 13.33% (Iк). These findings confirm the effectiveness of hydrokinesiotherapy in achieving balanced biomechanical recovery of the lower limb.

Keywords: hydrokinesiotherapy, underwater treadmill, sports rehabilitation, musculoskeletal injuries of knee joint, sports medicine

For citation: Lebedev AO, Khan AV, Kubyshev KA, Trukhanova DI. AAssessment of the Clinical Effectiveness of Hydrokinesotherapy on Underwater Treadmill in Comprehensive Athletes Rehabilitation. A.I. Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center Clinical Bulletin. 2025.3:19-25. (In Russian) DOI: 10.33266/2782-6430-2025-3-19-25

 

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Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest. 
Financing. The study had no sponsorship.
Contribution. Article was prepared with equal participation of the authors. 
Article received: 11.04.2025. Accepted for publication: 15.05.2025

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