Post-Covid syndrome is known as the appearance of some symptoms for 12 weeks or moreafter Covid-19 infection, affecting the patient's quality of life. The wide range ofsymptoms that occur after post-Covid syndrome has led to the development of differentinterventions. In this study, we tried to measure changes in quality of life in peoplewith post-covid syndrome as a result of using calisthenics with therapists and homeexercise. Quality of life scale scores were compared before and after an 8-weeks exerciseintervention.
In this study, a quantitative approach with a pre-test-post-test design was applied to
compare the effect of calisthenic exercises on quality of life in individuals with
post-covid syndrome in the form of a therapist-guided and home exercise programme.
Participants signed an informed consent form before inclusion in the study and the
details of the study were clearly explained. At baseline, age, gender, height, weight,
symptoms and duration of symptoms were recorded. Quality of life data were recorded with
the EQ-5D-3L questionnaire at baseline and 8 weeks after the exercise intervention.
Other: Calisthenic exercise
Calisthenic exercise program was included: jumping jack, burpee, mountain climber, squat
thrust, squat, squat jump, split and alternate exercises.
Inclusion Criteria:
- To be 18 years of age or older, previous having Covid-19 infection, 12 weeks or more
of post-covid symptoms.
Exclusion Criteria:
- The presence of acute viral or bacterial infection, having been previously diagnosed
with a rheumatic, neurological, metabolic or oncological disease, having undergone
any surgical procedure after musculoskeletal injury, use of intra-articular
prosthesis
Igdır University
Iğdır 311665, Center, Turkey (Türkiye)
Alper Percin, Asst. Prof., Principal Investigator
Bahçeşehir University