Home-Based Breathing and Chest Mobility Exercise for Long COVID
Study Overview
This study investigates how home-based breathing and chest mobility exercises can help improve physical fitness in patients with long COVID who also have heart-related issues.
Key Findings
- Participants: 46 patients with long COVID and cardiovascular problems.
- Method: Patients were divided into two groups: one group did breathing exercises three times a week for 12 weeks, while the other group followed a standard cardiac rehabilitation program.
- Results:
- Improved physical capacity in the exercise group, with better peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) and peak cough flow (PCF).
- Higher scores in the 6-minute walking test for those who did the breathing exercises.
- Significant differences in chest circumference measurements.
- Other measures like METS and predicted peak oxygen consumption also improved.
- No significant changes: Laboratory results and overall quality of life did not show major differences.
Conclusion
Incorporating home-based breathing and chest mobility exercises can enhance physical fitness for long COVID patients with heart issues, complementing standard cardiac rehabilitation.
Clinical Trial Registration
The study is registered at ClinicalTrial.gov.id (NCT05077943).
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