Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Respiratory Function and Thickness of the Diaphragm in Patients with Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rehabilitation is an effective method for improving the overall health of patients who have experienced the long-term effects of COVID-19.

Methods

The double-blind, randomized prospective study assessed the effectiveness of a 6-week rehabilitation program among post-COVID-19 patients. A total of 59 patients under treatment following COVID-19 were randomly divided into two groups. Both groups completed the same six-week comprehensive exercise training program supported by a respiratory muscle trainer (Threshold IMT) during out-patient sessions. The control group performed placebo IMT. Respiratory muscle strength, chest wall expansion, spirometry, and diaphragm ultrasonography measurements were taken before and after the six weeks.

Results

The applied rehabil

SUBMITTER: Pietranis KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10815944 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature