The coronavirus (COVID -19) has rapidly turned into a global pandemic. For patientsdiagnosed with COVID-19, it caused severe damage in the upper respiratory system andsystemic complications, including the cardiovascular, mental, nervous, andmusculoskeletal system. Previous research has indicated that these subsequent sequelaecan reduce quality of life. (A. W. Wong et al., 2020) Studies have indicated thatexercise training is beneficial to improve blood pressure, reduce cardiovascular factors,reduce complications, and relieve depression (J. Galloza et al., 2017) However, thecurrent international research on the benefits of exercise rehabilitation and theimprovement of quality of life in patients who have been infected with COVID-19 is stilllacking. Under the international epidemic, it is pointed out that the importance oftelerehabilitation has also been advocated worldwide. Previous systematic reviewindicated that no matter it is nervous, muscular or cardiac system disease, the efficacyof telerehabilitation is superior to face-to-face rehabilitation. The purpose of thisstudy is to compare the effect between the intervention of KNEESUP smart knee assistivedevice, and the health education in routine outpatient after diagnosis of Long Covid-19.
The purpose of KNEESUP measuring equipment used in this research is to improve the
recovery rate and reduce the sequelae after treatment. KNEESUP connects the subjects and
researchers through technologies such as IoT and AI. The evaluation of the rehabilitation
results can be presented as a data chart, and the treatment effects are also clearly
presented.
For the subject, the subject puts on KNEESUP knee pads in a long sitting position, bends
the knees about 30 degrees, aligns the position of the knee pad circle with the bone, and
uses the strap on the lower side, upper side, and the knee pads. After wearing, press and
hold the sensor on the outer side of the knee pad for 3 seconds, and then open the mobile
app. After the hardware setting and connection are completed, the evaluation and exercise
can begin.
Device: KNEESUP smart knee assistive device + KNEESUP care APP
In KNEESUP smart knee assistive device + KNEESUP care APP group, participants used the
KNEESUP intelligent knee assistive device. Participants wore a knee brace with a sensor
module on one side of the leg, the sensor could connect with the KNEESUP care APP which
were installed in participant's mobile phone. The APP was designed with an individualized
exercise program and the knee brace sensor could detect the action moment of the
participants during exercise. This equipment could help the participants to achieve
professional-level home rehabilitation.
Behavioral: Healthy consulation
In Healthy consulation group, participants received routine outpatient health education.
Inclusion Criteria:
- symptoms last at least one month after recovery
- without physical impairment
- understood verbal or non-verbal communication
- normal cognitive function
- were willing to participate in the study and accept random allocation
Exclusion Criteria:
- diagnosed with transient ischemic attack or stroke
- had neuromuscular injury or surgery in the lower limbs in the past six months
- had heart rhythm regulator
- hospitalized during training
- had aggravated symptoms due to infection again
- had participated in other clinical trials or received other alternative treatments
Tri-service General Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
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