The Aerobic Exercise Capacity and Muscle Strenght in Individuals With COVID-19

"For the cardiopulmonary exercise test, a Quark KPET C12x/T12x device connected to the Omnia version 1.6.8 COSMED system, supported by analyzers that measure oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide output, and a bicycle ergometer connected to the ergoline rehab system 2 Version 1.08 SPI system were used. At the end of the test, the individual's RER , VAT, VO2peak, VO2AT, VE/CO2, HRR, HRR1 values were recorded. These values were estimated by the device based on the wasserman extended protocol on the Quark KPET C12x/T12x device connected to the Omnia version 1.6.8 COSMED system.The test was repeated after 15 sessions of aerobic exercise training in the Covid-19 group.This intervention was applied to 14 people in the COVID-19 group and 15 people in the control group. It was repeated at the end of 15 sessions of aerobic exercise training in the COVID-19 group."

Quadriceps and triceps muscle strength was measured in kilograms using the microFET3 (Hoggan Health Industries, Fabrication Enterprises, lnc) manual muscle strength measurement device in the lower and upper extremity. Hand grip strength was evaluated in the dominant upper extremity using a JAMAR hydraulic hand dynamometer (Sammons Preston, Rolyon, Bolingbrook)This intervention was repeated for individuals in both groups at the beginning and at the end of the 15-session aerobic exercise training planned for the COVID-19 group.

At the beginning of this test, resting pulse and blood pressure were measured and recorded. The test was performed following a bicycle ergometer protocol recommended by the American Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Society. After a 2-minute warm-up period at 0 load (W), a submaximal exercise test was performed by increasing the load by 25 W in 2-minute periods. At the end of the test, exercise intensity was evaluated with the perceived difficulty level (borg scale), test duration, maximum heart rate, maximum work (W). , metabolic equivalent (MET) values were recorded. VO2peak and VO2peakpredictive levels were calculated. This test was repeated for individuals in both groups at the beginning and at the end of the 15-session aerobic exercise training planned for the COVID-19 group.

Aerobic exercise training was planned for the COVID-19 group with the help of a bicycle ergometer and recorded through the ergoline rehabilitation system 2 Version 1.08 SPI. Aerobic exercise training was applied for a total of 15 sessions, at least 3 days a week, under the supervision of a physician.