Comprehensive Approach to Assessing the Functional Status of Amputee Football Athletes: Research Methods and Tools

Amputee football as an adapted form of football for persons with amputations is rapidly developing worldwide, particularly in countries involved in military conflicts. In the context of full-scale Russian aggression, the problem of rehabilitation for persons with amputations becomes especially relevant in Ukraine, where experts estimate the number of amputees to be approximately 50,000 people [11]. Research shows that amputee football athletes expend 10-30% more energy compared to healthy individuals due to the use of forearm crutches for movement, with upper body muscles experiencing the greatest fatigue [12]. These characteristics require a specialized approach to assessing the functional status of amputee football athletes.