The Effect of Whole Body Vibration Training in Individuals With Post COVID - 19

6 minutes walking test

时间窗: 8 weeks

it evaluates submaximal aerobic capacity. The participants are asked to walk as far as possible in a 30-meter corridor in 6 minutes. Higher walking distance shows better outcome. Minimal clinical difference will be accepted 20-30 meter. Before and after the test, heart rate and blood pressure will be noticed and pulse oximeter will measure O2 saturation and heart rate during the test.According to Borg scale, dyspnea and fatigue level will be determined before and after teh test. Oxygen will be provided immediately following exercise for patients who desaturate (SpO2 \<88%), or as needed.

6 minutes pegboard and ring test

时间窗: 8 weeks

The 6PBRT is a simple, inexpensive test that evaluates both arm function and endurance. the participants moved 10 lightweight wooden rings each of the lower pegs to the upper pegs using both hands simultaneously during 6 minutes. Paticipants are asked to sit straight in a chair and a pegboard with multiple peg positions is placed in front of the subject at arm's length from the body. The final score is the total number of rings moved during the 6-minute period. Participants are permitted to stop and rest during the test if they feel severe dyspnea, fatigue, or other discomfort, and continue moving the pegs as soon as they can. Subjects are asked to score the perceived dyspnea and fatigue after the test by the Borg scale. Each subject performe the PBRT twice. A pulse oximeter is used to monitor heart rate (HR) and arterial oxygen saturation (Sao2), and measure blood pressure (BP).

International Physical Activity Form (IPAQ)

时间窗: 8 weeks

The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) is a commonly used physical activity questionnaire that assesses the amount and intensity of physical activity in daily living. The questionnaire comprises nine items to assess the level of physical activity (PA) at moderate (4 metabolic equivalent task, METS) and vigorous intensities (8 METS), walking (3.3 METS), and sitting times. The score of overall PA will be calculated in (MET)-min/week units, which is the sum of each mode of activity multiplied by the constant level of energy (MET) required for the task, as described above, by number of minutes will be performed per day, and by the amount of time performed per week. Based on questionnaire's manual, 600 METS-min/week (150 min/week \* 4METS of moderate intensity PA) is considered a threshold for meeting the general PA recommendation

activity monitoring with Actigraf GT3X

时间窗: 8 weeks

It is a triaxial accelerometer that measures body acceleration per unit time. It is possible to measure activity at different intensities using defined cut off points for accelerometer counts. Participanys wear the device for seven consecutive days, wearing it on an elastic waistband, and instructed to place it on their dominant side on the anterior axillary line of the hip.

peripheral muscle strength measurement

时间窗: 8 weeks

Quadriceps femoris and biceps brachii isometric muscle strength will be measured by portable hand dynamometer (JTECH, Medical Commander Powertrack II, USA). Isometric muscle strength of Quadriceps femoris and biceps brachii is measured by portable hand dynamometer. Quadriceps femoris muscle force is measured in sitting position, at knee extension, and biceps brachii muscle strength at backrest position, while elbow is flexed. For handgrip strength test, we wiil use a JAMAR dynamometer. Hand grip strength will be measured in an upright position, shoulder adduction, elbow 90° flexion, and wrist with thumb facing up. The measurements are repeated three times in succession and the average is recorded.

pulmonary function test

时间窗: 8 weeks

The pulmonary function test (PFT) will be performed with a portable spirometry device (Spirobank II) with the nose closed and at least three times in the sitting position. After the nose is tightened with a latch, the person breathes normally on the spirometer. After a few normal inspirations and expirations, it is desirable to take a deep breath at the end of the expiration at the level of rest, and to release the air slowly and continuously afterwards. With this application, the volumes and capacities outside the residual volume (RV), functional residual capacity (FRC) and total lung capacity (TLC) are calculated.