Reeducación al esfuerzo en pacientes con neumonía por COVID-19.

Abstract

Nowadays the reality of people has taken a turn that has influenced people's health, because COVID-19 has generated problems that can persist even for months, it can have sequelae such as dyspnea, fatigue, cognitive problems, decreased capacity aerobic and functional. Objective: Demonstrate the benefits of the effort re-education program in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia treated at the IESS Milagro General Hospital. Methodology: Quantitative approach, explanatory scope, experimental design and evaluation instruments such as clinical history and evaluation scales that were measured through virtual means through the WhatsApp application. Sample: 50 patients from 20 to 70 years of age. Results: After completing the Exercise Reeducation Program, 100% of the patients presented mild fatigue (IBF), 100% didn’t present cognitive impairment (Mini-mental), 44% don’t have dyspnea and 56% have mild dyspnea (mMRC), 100% increased their muscle strength (MRC), 60% haven’t symptoms and 40% perform their activities of daily living despite presenting few symptoms (PCFS) and 100% improved in aerobic capacity (Sit to Stand). Conclusions: Effort re-education exercises contribute positively to improving the quality of life of patients with COVID-19 pneumonia, through the use of various techniques that allow them to progressively return to physical activity and sports, which was demonstrated in the displayed results.