Short Term Results of Tele-Rehabilitation

Short Term Outcomes of Tele-Rehabilitation in Patients With Post-Covid Syndrome

Most people who have coronavirus disease (COVID-19) recover completely without any sequelae. However, some patients continue to experience symptoms of COVID-19 even though their tests turn negative. This clinical spectrum that occurs after acute infection is called the post-COVID syndrome (PCS). Dyspnea, pain, decreased exercise capacity, limitations in activities of daily living, poor sleep quality, anxiety and depression are common symptoms in PCS. The aim of our study is to examine the effect of tele-rehabilitation-based exercise program on dyspnea, pain, functional capacity, sleep quality, anxiety and depression in individuals with PCS.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being between the ages of 18-75,
• Being in stable medical condition, conscious and cooperative,
• Having had COVID and continuing symptoms
• Volunteering to participate in the study,
• Own a device that can be connected online independently or with support from family members.

Exclusion Criteria:

SpO2 < 92%,

• Hypotension (Systolic Blood Pressure < 90 mmHg or Diastolic Blood Pressure < 60mmHg)
• Having chronic respiratory disease (COPD, Asthma, etc.)
• Having a stroke or neurodegenerative disease.
• Not being willing to participate in the study