PHYSICAL REHABILITATION IN COVID-19 PATIENTS

ABSTRACT

Aim. The paper aims to develop and test a method of physical rehabilitation in COVID-19 patients. Materials and methods. The following methods were used for the purpose of the study literature and internet search and analysis, survey, pedagogical observation, pedagogical experiment, statistical processing of the results, their analysis and synthesis. Our 4-month study involved 16 COVID-19 patients (moderate and moderate-severe disease) aged between 18 and 45 years. Results. Our physical rehabilitation method resulted in the improvement of the following mean values HR - up to 73 bpm, blood pressure - up to115/75 mmHg, Stange test - up to 44 sec, Gench test - up to 36 s, Serkin test - up to 44, 21 and 38 s in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd phases respectively. Therefore, general cardiorespiratory improvement was recorded. Conclusion. As a result of the study, improvement of the functional status and general well-being was recorded in COVID-19 patients. Our study provides the foundation for further research in the field. © 2021 South Ural State University - Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service. All rights reserved.