The Effects of COVID-19 Infection on Respiratory Muscle Strength and Core Stabilization in Healthy Individuals Who Exercise Regularly
Conditions: COVID-19, Pandemic, COVID-19, Corona Virus Infection
Sponsor: Yeditepe University

Study Protocol 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Inclusion Criteria: 
1. To be between the ages of 
18-50, 
2. Volunteering to 
participate in the research, 
3. Those who have done 
aerobic exercise at least 
three days a week in the 
last three months 
 
 
Exclusion Criteria: 
1. Neurological deficits in the upper or lower 
extremities, 
2. Fractures or orthopedic problems in the upper 
or lower extremities, 
3. Cardiovascular diseases that prevent 
rehabilitation, 
4. Systematic rheumatic disease (rheumatoid 
arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis), 
5. History of surgery in the last three months, 
6. Patients with spine problems, 
7. Smokers, 
8. Patients with chronic respiratory problems. 
Passed COVID-19 (n=25) 
COVID-19 Proof (n=25) 
1.Pulmonary Function Test 
2.Respiratory Muscle Strength 
3.Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT) 
4.McGill Core Endurance Test 
5. International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form  
(IPAQ-SF) 
6. Quality of Life Scale (SF36) 
7. Dyspnea Scale