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- Title
The role of the therapeutic physical exercise and the complex recovery treatment for the patients with chronic degenerative diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Authors
Silisteanu, Andrei Emanuel; Antonescu, Oana Raluca; Racheriu, Mihaela
- Abstract
Background: Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and musculoskeletal disability and mainly affects the middle-aged and the elderly. The condition is chronic and disabling, it diminishes the patients' quality of life. Purpose. The study had the purpose of pointing out a possible connection between physical activity and the reduction of pain accompanied by the increased functional capacity in patients with chronic degenerative diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and method: The study was conducted on an outpatient basis for a period of 6 months on a number of 40 patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis. The evaluation of the patients was made at the beginning of the treatment and at its end (after 4 weeks), as well as at the control after 12 weeks. Results: The study included a number of 40 patients over 45 years old, divided into 2 study groups: in group L1-knee osteoarthritis and in group L2 -hip osteoarthritis. The therapeutic physical exercise reduced pain and stiffness, and it also improved the functional capacity. Conclusions: Therapeutic physical exercise has an important role in the reduction of pain and disability, as well as in the increase in the quality of life, if it is done properly.
- Subjects
COVID-19 pandemic; DEGENERATION (Pathology); OSTEOARTHRITIS treatment; EXERCISE physiology; PAIN management
- Publication
Balneo & PRM Research Journal, 2022, Vol 13, Issue 4, p1
- ISSN
2734-844X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12680/balneo.2022.529