Physical therapy in universities: current indicators and trends

The article reveals the topic of the prevalence of knowledge about physical therapy among university students, the practice of applying its methods. Scienti c works are reviewed, VTSIOM data are provided, the author’s sociological research determining the importance of physical therapy in the process of strengthening and preserving health is carried out. According to the above data, the social and biological signi cance of physical therapy in the student environment is determined.