Effects of inspiratory muscle training versus calf muscle training on quality of life, pain, venous function and activity in patients with chronic venous insufficiency

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and calf muscle exercise training (CMET), in addition to compression therapy (CT), on quality of life (QoL), venous refilling time, disease severity, pain, edema, range of motion, muscle strength, and functionality in patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) compared with CT alone

Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Approaches on Dyspnea, Exercise Capacity, Fatigue, Lung Functions, and Quality of Life in Patients With COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Objective: To qualitatively synthesize and quantitatively evaluate the effect of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) on dyspnea, lung functions, fatigue, exercise capacity, and quality of life (QoL) in patients with COVID-19.Data Sources: PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases were searched from January 2020 to April 2022.Data Selection: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effect of PR on dyspnea, lung functions, fatigue, exercise capacity, and QoL in patients with COVID-19. Data Extraction: The mean difference (MD) and a 95% CI were estimated for all the outcome measures using random effect models. The follow-ing data were extracted by 2 independent reviewers: (1) first author; (2) publication year; (3) nationality; (4) number of patients included (5) comorbidities; (6) ventilatory support; (7) length of inpatient stay; (8) type of PR; (9) outcome measures; and (10) main findings. The risk of bias was evaluated using the cochrane risk of bias tool. Data Synthesis: A total of 8 RCTs involving 449 participants were included in the review. PR was found to be significantly effective in improving dyspnea (5 studies, SMD-2.11 [95% CI,-2.96 to-1.27; P<.001]) and exercise capacity (MD 65.85 m [95% CI, 42.86 to 88.83; P<.001]) in patients with both acute and chronic COVID-19 with mild to severe symptoms, whereas fatigue (MD-2.42 [95% CI,-2.72 to-2.11, P<.05]) and lung functions (MD 0.26 L [95% CI, 0.04 to 0.48, P<.05]) were significantly improved in acute COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms. The effect of PR on QoL was inconsistent across studies. PR was found to be safe and feasible for patients with COVID-19.Conclusion: Evidence from studies indicates that PR program is superior to no intervention in improving dyspnea, exercise capacity, lung functions, and fatigue in patients with COVID-19. PR appears to be safe and beneficial for both acute and chronic COVID-19 patients. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2022;103:2051-62 (c) 2022 by the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine

Assessment of The Relationship Between Pulmonary Functions, Duration and Severity of Disease With Walking and BODE Index in COPD

Aim: The aim of our study was assessment of pulmonary functions, walking and BODE index and evaluation of relationship with duration and severity of disease in COPD

THE EFFECT OF EXERCISE AND POSTURE TRAINING GIVEN TO MOTHERS WHO HAVE A CHILD WITH CEREBRAL PALSY ON MOTHERS' MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

Purpose: To investigate the effect of exercise and posture training on musculoskeletal pain given to mothers with children with Cerebral Palsy (CP)