Post-COVID-19 condition Recovery from COVID-19 infection Whole-Body Vibration Exercise Therapy COVID-19 Heart Rate Autonomic Nervous System Oxidative Stress Biomarkers
Conditions
Interventions
Participants fasted for at least 2 hours before each session and maintained adequate hydration. Each session began with a 5 minute warm up consisting of leg swings and marching in place. Participants
Dynamic squat exercise without WBV,Dynamic squat exercise with WBV 15 Hz,Dynamic squat exercise with WBV 25 Hz
Sponsors
Chulabhorn Royal Academy
Thammasat University Research Unit in Exercise and Aging-Associated Diseases
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants were eligible for inclusion if they met all of the following criteria: 1. Adults aged 18 years or older who had recovered from mild to moderate COVID-19 infection. 2. Body mass index in the normal range between 18.5 and 24.9 kilograms per square meter. 3. Free from known chronic diseases. 4. Not currently engaged in regular structured exercise, defined as more than 3 days per week, more than 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity exercise, or more than 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity exercise. 5. Absence of oral inflammatory conditions such as gingivitis or other dental problems. 6. No recent musculoskeletal injury or conditions requiring medical treatment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants were excluded if they met one or more of the following conditions: 1. Musculoskeletal limitations or injuries requiring medical attention. 2. Presence of systemic disease. 3. Oral inflammatory conditions (e.g., gingivitis) or other dental problems. 4. Current smoking and/or regular alcohol consumption. 5. Use of medications known to affect cardiovascular or autonomic function. 6. Use of antioxidant supplements. 7. Balance impairments or plantar sensory deficits that could increase the risk of injury during participation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Heart rate pre-exercise, immediately during the rest period between sets, immediately post-exercise, and 1 h post-exercise Measured using automated sphygmomanometer | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Heart rate variability pre-exercise, during exercise, immediately post-exercise, and 1 h post-exercise RR intervals recorded using Polar H10 and analyzed using Kubios HRV software,Systolic blood pressure pre-exercise, during exercise, immediately post-exercise, and 1 h post-exercise Measured using automated sphygmomanometer,Rate pressure product pre-exercise, immediately during the rest period between sets, immediately post-exercise, and 1 h post-exercise Calculated from systolic blood pressure and heart rate,Salivary total protein pre-exercise, immediately post-exercise, and 1 h post-exercise Measured using Bradford colorimetric assay,Total antioxidant capacity pre-exercise, immediately post-exercise, and 1 h post-exercise Measured using DPPH assay,Forced expiratory volume in 1 second pre-exercise, immediately post-exercise, and 1 h post-exercise Measured using portable spirometer | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactMetee Jiramethathiti
Chulabhorn Royal Academy
Outcome results
None listed