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Effects of Comprehensive Rehabilitation on Pulmonary Function in Patients Recovering from COVID-19

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  • Alicja Mińko

    (Department and Unit of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-210 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Agnieszka Turoń-Skrzypińska

    (Department and Unit of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-210 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Aleksandra Rył

    (Department and Unit of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-210 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Aleksandra Szylińska

    (Department and Unit of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-210 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Iwona Denisewicz

    (Saint Charles Borromeo Rehabilitation Hospital, 71-899 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Iwona Rotter

    (Department and Unit of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-210 Szczecin, Poland)

Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of inpatient rehabilitation on pulmonary function in patients recovering from COVID-19, a multifaceted disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This aspect of recovery is crucial, as pneumonia associated with this disease can cause lung-function abnormalities with varying degrees of hypoxemia. This study involved 150 patients qualified for inpatient rehabilitation following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Functional assessment of the lungs was performed by spirometry. The mean age of patients was 64.66 (±11.93) years, and the mean body mass index (BMI) was 29.16 (±5.68). The tests showed a statistically significant improvement in spirometric parameters. The rehabilitation program based on aerobic, strength, and endurance exercises improved lung-function parameters in the long term. The improvement in spirometric parameters in patients after COVID-19 may be related to body mass index (BMI).

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  • Alicja Mińko & Agnieszka Turoń-Skrzypińska & Aleksandra Rył & Aleksandra Szylińska & Iwona Denisewicz & Iwona Rotter, 2023. "Effects of Comprehensive Rehabilitation on Pulmonary Function in Patients Recovering from COVID-19," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(5), pages 1-11, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:5:p:3985-:d:1078000
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    1. Luana Fagherazzi Hockele & João Vitor Sachet Affonso & Danusa Rossi & Bruna Eibel, 2022. "Pulmonary and Functional Rehabilitation Improves Functional Capacity, Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Post COVID-19 Patients: Pilot Clinical Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-10, November.
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