Non-Drug Treatment Today

POINT OF VIEW
Alexander V. Karnitsky

Omsk State Medical Academy, Omsk, Russian Federation

*Corresponding author: Alexander V. Karnitsky, PhD, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Omsk State Medical Academy. 1, Leningradskaya sq., apt. 102, 644010, Omsk, Russian Federation Tel: 7-905-9424103. Fax: 7-3812-659727 E-mail:karn1961@mail.ru

Abstract: 

The 20th century was characterized by great strides in medication treatment; however, its significance has not been lost and, in fact, has seen further development of non-drug treatment (NDT). Medical rehabilitation (MR) is based on NDT, which includes exercise therapy, massage, physiotherapy, dietary therapy, health-resort treatment, etc. This study discusses the advantages of the various types of NDT, including the possibilities of their application in the most common diseases.

Keywords: 
rehabilitation; therapy; health.
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