COVID-19
Conditions
Brief summary
The study aimed to investigate the effects of strengthening and relaxation exercises on pain, anxiety, and sleep quality. 76 post-covid patients were randomized into experimental and control groups. Experimental group patients performed strengthening and relaxation exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks. Control group patients did not perform any program. All participants were assessed with McGill Pain Scale short form (SFMPQ), short-form 36 (SF-36), Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) before and after the study.
Detailed description
After COVID-19, musculoskeletal pain, anxiety, and sleep problems can continue. The study aimed to investigate the effects of strengthening and relaxation exercises on pain, anxiety, and sleep quality. The study was performed at Gaziosmanpaşa Education and Research Hospital with 76 post-covid patients that were randomized into experimental and control groups. Experimental group patients performed strengthening and relaxation exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks. Control group patients did not perform any program. All participants were assessed with McGill Pain Scale short form (SFMPQ), short-form 36 (SF-36), and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) before and after the study.
Interventions
OTHERExercise
Strengthening and Relaxation Exercises
Sponsors
Halic University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* to be between the ages of 18-65 * to be diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 3 months * to have a negative PCR test, or to have completed the 14-day isolation period
Exclusion criteria
* have undergone surgery in the last 6 months * have severe mental retardation that would prevent communication
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| McGill Pain Scale short form (SFMPQ) | at the enrollment and after the study | It gives an information about the sensation, severity and effect of pain |
| Short-Form 36 (SF-36) | at the enrollment and after the study | It asses general quality of life with 8 parameters |
| Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index | at the enrollment and after the study | It asses sleep quality with 19 questions that each question scored between 0-3. |
| Beck Anxiety Scale | at the enrollment and after the study | It asses anxiety levels with subjective and somatic factors |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed