Dyspnea
Conditions
Interventions
Thirty post-Covid-19 participants will be studied, randomized into two groups: inspiratory muscle training group (GTMI) and control group (CG). The initial assessment will include, in addition to the
lung function
respiratory muscle assessment, upper and lower limb strength
balance, and functional capacity. For both groups, an outpatient rehabilitation session will consist of aerobic and strength training, respiratory muscle training, bronchial hygiene maneuvers (when ne
and new PImax measurements will be performed every six sessions (two weeks) for load adjustment.
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Sponsors
Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba
Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Volunteers after COVID-19; no physical therapy treatment after hospital discharge; both sexes; hospitalized for 15 days or more; with respiratory and motor sequelae; able to carry out the proposed assessments and training
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Volunteers with no hospitalization history; decompensated heart diseases; musculoskeletal and/or neuromuscular changes; with three consecutive absences in treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluate the effects of an inspiratory muscle training (IMT) protocol on lung function, assessed through spirometry; respiratory muscle strength, assessed through manovacuometry; peripheral muscle strength, assessed using a dynamometer; physical fitness assessed through the six-minute step test (TD6) and autonomic modulation of heart rate, assessed by a frequency meter. A variation of at least 10% is expected in pre- and post-intervention measurements. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are not expected | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactTamires Mori
Outcome results
None listed