Benefits of an Aerobic and Strength Rehabilitation Program With Post- SARS-CoV-2 Patients Moderate-severe

6MWT

The 6-minute walking test (6MWT) measured the cardiovascular endurance and the Functional Independence Measure assessed the global functional capacity

Time frame: 6 minutes

sf 36

The 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) is a widely it. The measure meets high psychometric standards \[20, 21\]. The 36 items represent eight scales: Physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional and mental health. These eight scales form two higher order constructs: physical health (the first four scales) and mental health (the latter four scales). These constructs are represented by two summary measures: Physical Component Summary (PCS) measure and Mental Component Summary (MCS) measure. Scoring was completed as per standard instructions, using norm-based scoring algorithms. Lower scores on the MCS refect "frequent psychological distress, substantial social and role disability due to emotional problems; health in general rated 'poor'". Lower scores on the PCS refect "Substantial limitations in self-care, physical, social, and role activities; severe bodily pain; frequent tiredness; health rated 'poor'"

Time frame: 36 minutes

Timed up and Go (TUG)

Functional mobility was assessed through the timed up-and-go (TUG) test, five times sit-to-stand (FTSTS) test, functional reach and balance confidence. The TUG test measures the time taken by a participant to stand from a sitting position, walk 3 m, return and sit back down and is a measure of mobility. The FTSTS measures the time taken by a participant to switch from sitting-to-standing five times in a row and is a test of functional strength. Functional reach measures the distance a participant can reach forward with his or her arm outstretched while standing and is a test of balance. For each test, participants completed a practice run before the actual measurement

Time frame: 5-7 minutes