ABSTRACT

Background: Coronavirus diseases (COVID- 19) is an infectious diseases caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. When a person has COVID-19, certain body functions slow down and may lead to reduced functional capacity, affect quality of life. Purpose of the study: To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual physiotherapy rehabilitation on functional capacity and quality of life in subjects recovered from COVID-19. Methodology: Samples of 60 subjects with post COVID-19 were included in this study. Subjects were conveniently divided into two groups with 30 subjects in each group. Group A was given virtual physiotherapy rehabilitation and Group B was given Walking with deep breathing exercise for 3 days in a week for three weeks. The duration of this study was of 6 months. The outcome measures used were 6 Minute Walk Test and QOL scale through which the subjects were assessed pre and post intervention period. Statistical analysis & Results: The mean difference in Group A was 8.1833 and Group B was 2.2000 according to 6 MWT. And the mean according to QOL scale in Group A was 1.666 and Group B was .7000.This shows there is statistical difference in 6 MWT and QOLscale scores between Group A and Group B. Conclusion: This study concluded that both the treatment was effective but virtual physiotherapy rehabilitation was more effective physical therapy regimens in improving FC and QOL compared to the only walking with deep breathing exercise. Keywords: Virtual physiotherapy Rehabilitation, Functional Capacity, Quality of life, COVID-19
Publication date: 01/11/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.11.7528