Efficacy of Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Telerehabilitation for Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The present findings show that both modalities demonstrated positive effects over an 8-week TR program in adults with PCS. However, the synchronous approach achieved greater improvements in lower limb functionality, dyspnea, fatigue, stress, and quality of life. Our findings revealed that asynchronous model was associated with higher dropout rates and suggest synchronous TR may offer advantages regarding treatment adherence.
Authors
- Angela Pang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4915-9018)
- Bruna de Brito Fogaça
- Lívia Arcêncio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8531-0005)
- Rafael Inácio Barbosa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4727-6808)
- Franciele da Silva Pereira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1430-5641)
- Nadine Carneiro Tura
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Telerehabilitation
- Published
- 2025-12-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.63144/ijt.2025.6716
- Primary Topic
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00