Evaluation of Complex Rehabilitation in Post-COVID-19 Patients a Preliminary Report

Abstract

Introduction: COVID-19 results in numerous complications, mainly cardiac and pulmonary ones. Post-treatment physiotherapy is crucial in patients with its moderate and critical infection course.Study aim: Assessment of the results regarding complex rehabilitation in post-COVD patients.Material and methods: The study group constituted 15 participants (9 males and 6 females) who recovered from COVID-19. Their mean age was 52.75 years 8.13 years. All participants attended complex rehabilitation programmes, including: cycle ergometer training, respiratory and coughing exercises 3 times per week. The 6-Minute Walk Test was used to assess the pre- and post-treatment status of participants. The Modified Medical Research Council dyspnoea scale was applied to determine the dyspnoea-mediated disability before and after the treatment.Results: The 6-minute walking distance did not rise significantly in males or females. No significant changes were noted for blood pressure, heart rate or saturation between measurements. Dyspnoea-mediated disability level decreased in males (1.66 1.12 points vs. 0.11 0.33 points; p = 0.001).Conclusions: Complex physiotherapy in post-COVID-19 males improves dyspnoea-mediated disability. In males and females who recovered from COVID-19, complex physiotherapy leads to an increase in physical capacity as well normalisation of blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen saturation.