The effect of respiratory and peripheral muscles training on pulmonary and physiological performance in COVID-19 patient

The effect of respiratory and peripheral muscles training on pulmonary and physiological performance in COVID-19 patient

Clinical trial with control group, with parallel groups, randomized, on 36 patients. In order to randomize, a simple randomization method using a table of random numbers was used.

All patients who meet the inclusion criteria and have completed the consent form to participate in the project are invited to participate in the test. The tests include tests related to pulmonary function and CBC test. After the tests, the patients are randomly divided into three groups. In the first group, breathing exercises such as diaphragmatic breathing and pursed-lip breathing are performed. In the second group, breathing, muscle, balance, aerobic and stretching exercises are given. In the third group, they have no training during the intervention period. Patients do exercises for 6 weeks. Then the tests are repeated again.

Inclusion criteria: Pneumonia confirmed by Pulmonologist (having signs and radiographic evidence of pneumonia); stable clinical condition regular participation in the treatment process (before participating in the research); being interested in participating in training courses. Non-entry criteria: pulmonary resection; neurological disease; mental illness; COPD disease; history of orthopedic and neurological disease that prevents exercise; uncontrolled blood pressure; cardiovascular disease; pregnancy and breastfeeding status.

Respiratory muscle training group: six weeks of training, two sessions per week, 1 hour per session. Peripheral muscle training group: six weeks of training, two sessions per week, 1 hour per session. Control group: not doing any sports and training activities during the intervention period.

Pulmonary function; physiologic variables

Based on the table of random numbers, the patients included in the study will receive random numbers. By receiving codes 1, 2, 3, etc., they are placed in each of the three treatment groups. By receiving the number 1 (4, 7, 10, etc.), it enters group one. At first, he enters the pre-test stage and then begins the respiratory muscles training . By receiving code 2 (5, 8, 11, etc.), it is placed in the second group. They enter the pre-test stage. Then they participate in the peripheral muscles training . By receiving code 3 (6, 9, 12, etc.), it is placed in the third group (control). They enter the pre-test stage. They then continue to study. The treatment starts with the main therapist, but the results and interpretation are the responsibility of the people who are blind to the groups.

Clinical trial data will be published as an article

6 months after results are published, access begins

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