The Effect of Virtual Reality Exercises on Patients With Post-SARS-CoV-2 Syndrome

This study, which will be conducted in Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation Clinic, was diagnosed with COVID-19 from an oropharyngeal or
nasopharyngeal swab sample more than 90 days ago with polymerase chain reaction, whose
symptoms have continued since the diagnosis of COVID-19, and inpatient treatment. 63
adult female and male post-COVID syndrome patients who did not develop pneumonia or organ
failure findings will be included. Those who have had acute myocardial infarction in the
last 6 months, have cardiovascular system disease such as uncontrolled hypertension,
arrhythmia, aneurysm, cardiac failure, have undergone fracture or orthopedic surgery in
the last 3 months, have a known chronic respiratory system disease, cause widespread pain
such as fibromyalgia syndrome Those who have a disease or cannot be mobilized
independently will not be included in the study. The sample size was determined as d=0.80
α=0.05 p=0.80410 n=54 using the G*Power 3.1.9.4 program. Considering the 15% drop-out
risk, 63 patients were planned to be included.

Demographic data of all participants, including age, gender, height, weight and body mass
index, and the time elapsed since the diagnosis of COVID-19 will be recorded. In
addition, participants' pain intensity, functional capacity, general health status, mood,
and fatigue levels will be evaluated.