Effect of Adding Laser Acupuncture to Pedometer-Based Walking on Quality of Life in Post-COVID 19 Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial | ||||
| International Journal of Medical Arts | ||||
| Article 7, Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2023, Page 2975-2982 PDF (871.46 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ijma.2023.194428.1627 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Hany Ezzat Obaya1; Esraa Nasser Saed   1; Youssef Mohammed Soliman 2; Ali Mohamed Ali Ismail 1
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| 1Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt | ||||
| 2Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: “Corona virus disease 2019 or COVID-19” causes significant respiratory, internal, physical, and psychological problems affecting quality of life [QoL]. Pedometer-based walking and laser acupuncture may improve the health of patients with COVID-19 but more research is needed. Aim of the Work: This study aimed to investigate the effect of pedometer-based walking alone or combined with laser acupuncture on QoL in post-COVID patients. Patients and Methods: Sixty post-COVID-19 patients of both genders with ages ranging from 35-48 years old were recruited from the Chest-disease outpatient clinic of El Khankah Central Hospital and divided equally to Group A & B. Group A underwent laser acupuncture 3 session per week, with pedometer-based walking [3000 steps] for 4 weeks. Patients of Group B received daily pedometer-based walking [3000 steps] for 4 weeks. They were evaluated regarding C-reactive protein, white blood cells, lymphocytes, neutrophils, six-minute walk test, fatigue assessment, and short form 36. Results: There were significant improvements in all outcomes [P-value < 0.05] after both treatments that were significantly higher in group A. Conclusion: Combining laser acupuncture and pedometer-based walking is better than pedometer-based walking alone in improving QoL in post COVID-19 patients. However, both treatments were effective. Program of management of patients with post COVID-19 syndrome should include pedometer-based walking and laser acupuncture. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Laser acupuncture; Pedometer-based walking; Post COVID-19 syndrome; Quality of life | ||||
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