IMPACT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY APPROACH IN SUBJECTS WITH POST-DENGUE FATIGUE SYNDROME

Objectives: The objective of the study was to study the effectiveness of an innovative exercise regimen in alleviating fatigue and enhancing health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) in individuals suffering from post-dengue fatigue syndrome (PDFS). Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted, with participants diagnosed with PDFS. The innovative exercise protocol included aerobic exercises, graded exercises, breathing exercises, emotional liberation-breathing, Jacobson exercises, and psycho-neurobics, administered over a 6-week period. Both groups received face-to-face and online interaction and video calls for guidance. The outcome measures were the fatigue severity scale (FSS) and HRQoL, assessed before and after the intervention. Results: The 6-week rehabilitation program led to significant improvements in both groups, as reflected by reduced fatigue levels, evaluated using the FSS, and enhanced HRQoL components. Notably, the experimental group exhibited more significant improvements in reducing fatigue and six HRQoL components, although no significant improvements were observed in surface fitting and grasshopper components. The innovative exercise protocol, alongside the home-based exercise regimen, demonstrated statistically significant effects on alleviating fatigue and improving HRQoL in PDFS patients. Conclusion: This research underscores the potential of exercise interventions in managing PDFS, shedding light on the beneficial impact of innovative exercise routines on fatigue and HRQoL in individuals dealing with PDFS. Nonetheless, tailored approaches may be necessary to target specific components of HRQoL, such as social functioning and general health, warranting further investigation in this domain.