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Eight Weeks of Pilates Training Improves Respiratory Measures in People With a History of COVID-19: A Preliminary Study.

Behnam Bagherzadeh-Rahmani, Negin Kordi, Amir Hossein Haghighi, Cain C T Clark, Luca Brazzi, Emanuele Marzetti, Paulo Gentil

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7 authors at 6 institutions in 4 countries.

Behnam Bagherzadeh-RahmaniDepartment of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran.
Negin KordiDepartment of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
Amir Hossein HaghighiDepartment of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran.
Cain C T ClarkFaculty of Health and Life Sciences, Coventry University, Coventry, UK.
Luca BrazziAnestesia e Rianimaizone 1U, Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency, 'Città della Salute e della Scienza' Hospital, Turin, Italy.
Emanuele MarzettiDepartment of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "Agostino Gemelli" IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Paulo GentilCollege of Physical Education and Dance, Federal University of Goiás, Goiania, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-2459-4977
Hakim Sabzevari University · IRAzienda Ospedaliera Citta' della Salute e della Scienza di Torino · ITCoventry University · GBRazi University · IRUniversidade Federal de Goiás · BRUniversità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can result in prolonged and severe damage to the lungs and quality of life (QoL). This study was designed to investigate the effects of 8-week Pilates and Aqua-Pilates training on pulmonary function and QoL in patients with COVID-19. HYPOTHESIS: Pilates and Aqua-Pilates training promotes similar changes on pulmonary function and QoL in people with a history of COVID-19. STUDY

designRandomized controlled trial. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3.

methodsA total of 45 participants (24 men and 21 women) with a history of COVID-19 were assigned randomly to 3 groups: Pilates training (standard Pilates), Aqua-Pilates training (Pilates in water), and Control. The training protocol was performed for 8 weeks (3 sessions per week). Forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), and the ratio of FEV1 to the FVC (FEV1/FVC) indices were measured by a spirometer. The 26-item questionnaire World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) BREF was used to assess QoL. Data were analyzed using paired-sample

resultsThe mean age of the participants was 49.9 ± 6.4 years. After 8 weeks of Pilates and Aqua-Pilates training, there were significant increases in FVC (21.4% for Pilates and 22.1% for Aqua-Pilates,

conclusionAn 8-week Pilates or Aqua-Pilates training can improve pulmonary function as much as 34%, depending on the parameter, and QoL in people with a history of COVID-19. Aqua-Pilates training appears to be preferable to standard Pilates. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The findings provide important insights into how healthcare professionals can prescribe exercise for COVID-19 survivors.

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aqua-pilatesCOVID-19pilatespulmonary functionquality of liferesistance trainingrespiratory rehabilitation

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