Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). COVID-19, virus identified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The first group will receive functional electrical stimulation during 10 sessions of rehabilitation treatment. The patient will sit on a chair. FES will apply bilat
Sponsors
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Elderly People with COVID-19 After Hospital Discharge Age Over 60 Years Obvious Atrophy of the Quadriceps and Tibialis Anterior Muscles Normal Level of Alertness ,Orientation and Responsiveness to Verbal Stimulus To Be Willing to Participate in the Study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy Known or Suspected Malignancy in the Lower Limb Body Mass Index Equal or Greater than 35 Kilogram Per Square Meter Conditions Preventing Electrical Stimulation Treatment for Example Deep Vein Thrombosis and Rhabdomyolysis Skin Lesions at the Site of Electrical Stimulation Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, Degenerative Disease and Polyneuropathy Conditions Preventing Outcome Assessment for Example Amputation or Inability to Walk Presence of an Implanted Cardiac Pacemaker or Defibrillator
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fatigue. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: Chalder fatigue questionnaire.;Muscle Strength. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: Biofeedback pressure device.;Muscle Mass. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: Ultrasonographic device.;Quality of Life. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one month after the start of intervention. Method of measurement: WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFariba Ramezani
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed