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Efficacy of a telerehabilitation program for therapeutic toning and respiratory exercises in patients affected by Covid-19 sequelae

Efficacy of a telerehabilitation program for therapeutic toning and respiratory exercises on mobility and level of exertion in patients affected by Covid-19 sequelae

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ANZCTR
Registry ID
ACTRN12621000347864
Enrollment
60
Registered
2021-03-26
Start date
2021-04-05
Completion date
2021-04-30
Last updated
2021-04-12

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

This trial designed to analyze the results in terms of the level of fatigue and perceived exertion, physical health, and maintenance of respiratory activity of exercise program based on toning and respiratory, applied in patients affected by COVID-19 sequeale. We intend to investigate a field not previously studied: the repercussion of carrying out a toning and respiratory exercise program in these patients, we consider that this study could be of interest in public health, Trying to alleviate the sequelae in relation to physical deconditioning and loss of musculoskeletal capacity should be a priority.

Interventions

The Exercise Program consisted of 10 exercises based on with scientific evidence, respiratory exercises based on the method of active cycle of breathing techniques uses an alternate depth of breathing to move mucus from small airways at the bottom of the lungs to bigger airways, where they can be cleaned in an easier way by coughing. Non-specific toning exercises of resistance and strength to try to improve the physical deconditioning and physiological deterioration that implies. The exercises

The Exercise Program consisted of 10 exercises based on with scientific evidence, respiratory exercises based on the method of active cycle of breathing techniques uses an alternate depth of breathing to move mucus from small airways at the bottom of the lungs to bigger airways, where they can be cleaned in an easier way by coughing. Non-specific toning exercises of resistance and strength to try to improve the physical deconditioning and physiological deterioration that implies. The exercises are available at https://www.fisiosurid.com/ejercicios-tonificacion-respiratoria/ , it will be carried out once a day, for 14 days, at the patient’s home, depending on the score obtained on the Borg evaluation scale (BS), patients will perform 4 (BS 7-10) anticipated to take 10 minutes, 8 (BS 5-7) anticipated to take 20 minutes or 12 (BS 8-10) repetitions per exercises and day anticipated to take 30 minutes, this parameter may be modified in the intra-intervention evaluation. The exercise program will be reinforced by a physical therapist at least 2 times (1 time a week, if the patient does not require further attention), through telematic control by videoconference with each patient. Additionally, patients will receive a text message daily, asking about the exercises and as a method of follow-up and adherence.

Sponsors

University of Seville
Lead SponsorUniversity

Study design

Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Patients with COVID-19 positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test and/or Antygen-test more than 40 days ago. Physical sequelae related to deconditioning and fatigue

Exclusion criteria

Patients with chronic lung conditions, chronic kidney disease, chronic neurological disorders. Patients suffering from hypertension and cardiovascular conditions without medical treatment. Patients affected with grade III osteoporosis, with acute phase of rheumatologic disorders, with acute phase of disc abnormalities.

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ANZCTR · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026