BIOMECHANICAL POSTURAL CONTROL IN FOOTBALL PLAYERS FOLLOWING ARTHROSCOPIC MENISCECTOMY DURING LONG-TERM PHYSICAL THERAPY

Abstract

The study is dedicated to analyzing the impact of physical therapy on the recovery of postural control and functional mobility of the knee joint in professional football players after arthroscopic meniscectomy. The primary focus was on assessing the dynamics of balance restoration, load symmetry, and proprioceptive ability of athletes throughout the extended rehabilitation period. It was found that the systematic application of physiotherapeutic interventions contributes to a significant reduction in center-of-pressure fluctuations, indicating improved stability and movement coordination. Analysis of knee joint mobility revealed a gradual restoration of flexion and extension range, which reduces the risk of re-injury and functional limitations. Analytical comparison of outcomes at different stages of rehabilitation allows the identification of adaptation patterns of the musculoskeletal system following surgical intervention. There is a gradual normalization of proprioceptive responses and correction of limb load asymmetry, which is critical for a safe return to training. The study also emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive rehabilitation approach that combines restorative exercises, postural balance control, and functional assessment of joint mobility. The obtained results have practical significance for the development of individualized physical therapy programs for athletes after meniscectomy and demonstrate the necessity of systematic monitoring of motor function recovery to ensure a high level of sports readiness and injury prevention.