Abstract:
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of kinesiother
apy in the rehabilitation of children with recurrent bron
chial obstruction who have had COVID-19, by conducting
spirometry. Material and methods: 72 children aged 7
to 15 years admitted to inpatient treatment with a diag
nosis of “Obstructive bronchitis, recurrent course” were
observed. The children were divided into two groups: an
experimental group - 42 patients who, under the super
vision of their parents and exercise therapy specialists,
underwent a six-month course of comprehensive reha
bilitation with the effective inclusion of kinesiotherapy, a
comparison group - 30 children who were given tradition
al recommendations upon discharge. Results: The chil
dren showed a decrease in the number of hospitalizations,
the frequency of recurrent bronchial obstruction and the
duration of exacerbations, the doses were reduced or the
drugs used were discontinued. The use of kinesiotherapy
in patients with recurrent bronchial obstruction who have
had COVID-19 increases the functionality of the respirato
ry system and has a positive effect on rehabilitation. Con
clusions: Physical training in the kinesiotherapy program
reduces the incidence of intercurrent acute respiratory
viral infections and the frequency of exacerbations of re
current bronchitis.
