The textbook contains data on physical therapeutic factors used for therapeutic and preventive purposes in the sections: treatment with electricity, ultrasound, light, water and heat, massage, methods of therapeutic physical education. Information on the use of medical control over physical education is given. The device of typical equipment, including a new one, is described, the technique and methodology of use, as well as the principles of dosage of physiotherapeutic procedures are described. Physiological and therapeutic action of physical factors is described. The basic information about the resorts of the Soviet Union is given. The textbook is written in accordance with the program approved by the USSR Ministry of Health and is intended for students of medical schools.