POST COVID SWIM

O PROJEKTU

Po podatkih Svetovne zdravstvene organizacije imajo osebe, ozdravljene zaradi COVID, različne težave (dihalne, nevrološke, fizične in psihološke motnje), ki jim preprečujejo delno ali popolno vrnitev v delovni proces, vplivajo na njihovo izključenost in povečujejo izdatke za zdravstvo.

CILJ PROJEKTA

Glavni cilj projekta je pripraviti program usposabljanja, ki bo temeljil na najnovejših svetovno znanih dosežkih na področju znanosti o zdravju in športu ter se bo uporabljal v lokalnem okolju. Inovativna zasnova programa v ustrezno topli vodi bo neposredno obravnavala trenutne težave, povezane s COVID-19. Predstavniki ciljnih skupin (učitelji in trenerji plavanja, plavalni strokovnjaki in kineziologi) bodo z oblikovano skripto iz projekta Post Covid Swim lahko pripravili programe usposabljanja in dosegli večjo udeležbo končnih uporabnikov, hitrejše vključevanje v družbo, hkrati pa bodo imeli pomembno poslanstvo v smeri psihičnega in mentalnega stanja družbe.

SKRIPTA

O čem je ta skripta in komu je namenjena?
Glavni cilj projekta je vzpostaviti program usposabljanja, ki bo ponujal kakovostno in sistematično obravnavo ciljnim skupinam in posledično končnim uporabnikom, s čimer se zagotovi zdrava in varna vrnitev v vsakdanje življenje oseb, ki so se zdravile zaradi COVID-19. Program bo temeljil na teoretični in praktični zasnovi ter bo podprt s številnimi intelektualnimi izsledki v luči strokovnih in znanstvenih vsebin ter digitalnih vprašalnikov.

Bolezen COVID-19 bo vedno z nami in njene posledice so resne za nekatere osebe.
Podoben pristop za vse osebe z različnimi pljučnimi boleznimi (rak, KOPB …), ki so zaradi različnih okoljskih dejavnikov vse pogostejše.

Skripta

Diseminacija Projekta

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Patients Undergoing a Swimming Program

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Assessing Dietary Intake Status and Body Composition Changes in Post-COVID-19 Patients Undergoing a Swimming Program

The COVID-19 infection and its consequences (long-COVID-19 syndrome) have implications for weight loss, body composition, and dietary quality. In the context of the "PostCovSwim" project, which is part of a broader international study, the impact of an eight-week swimming program on post-COVID-19 patients' nutritional status (i.e., body composition and dietary intake) was evaluated. At baseline, most participants were classified as overweight based on body mass index (BMI) classification. However, their body fat percentage (BF%) classification indicated normal weight, although females were near obesity thresholds. Furthermore, at baseline, according to BMI classification, 62% of females and 61% of males, whereas on BF% for obesity classification, 44% of females and 43% of males were considered overweight or obese. Surprisingly, despite the eight-week program, there were no significant changes in body composition...

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PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF THE POSTCOVID SWIM PROJECT

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PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF THE POSTCOVID SWIM PROJECT

The testing of the individuals included in the post-covid swim program started in March 2023, and lasted through April 2023 in Croatia (Zagreb) and Slovenia (Ljubljana, Velenje and Kranj). Participants were assessed on questionnaires (general socio-demographic questionnaire, multidimensional fatigue inventory questionnaire, general health status, physical activity, sleep patterns, and stress), anthropometric indices, spirometry, physical fitness and swimming tests both before (initial testing) and after the 8-week water exercise program (final testing).
Sixty-four participants (41 females, 23 males) from all countries participated in the initial assessments before the exercise/swimming programme begun. Apart from questionnaires, physical fitness testing was included and consisted of: aerobic capacity tests (6 minute walk and 2 minutes stepping), flexibility (sit-and-reach test), handgrip strength, strength and endurance of lower limbs (30-second chair squats), abdominal strength (sit-ups) and swimming distances of 50 and 100 meters.

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FUNCTIONAL FITNESS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PEOPLE WITH COVID-19

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FUNCTIONAL FITNESS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PEOPLE WITH COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic put millions of individuals worldwide into difficulties due to the disease as well as the huge economic and social impacts. While the respiratory and systemic symptoms of COVID-19 have received significant attention, its consequences on functional fitness and quality of life in affected individuals have emerged as areas of concern and interest. Understanding how COVID-19 affects the relationship between these abilities in those who have contracted the virus is important for assessing the long-term health implications of the pandemic. Specifically, understanding the vital role of functional fitness in enhancing the quality of life.

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FUNCTIONAL FITNESS AND THE SEVERITY OF COVID-19 SYMPTOMS

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FUNCTIONAL FITNESS AND THE SEVERITY OF COVID-19 SYMPTOMS

he COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted global health, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. The pandemic has posed significant challenges to public health and profoundly influenced the fitness and overall health of individuals worldwide. One of the key areas of interest in this context is the intricate relationship between clinical symptoms and physical fitness in the post-COVID-19 condition. Therefore, the aim of this paper was to explore the relationship between functional fitness and the severity of COVID-19 symptoms. This research is a part of the project “Post-COV Swim" financed by the Erasmus sport small-scale partnership. The project’s primary focus is on water-based exercises for individuals recovering from COVID-19...

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SMAS THE PROCEEDING BOOK - Pulmonary Function Parameters

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Pulmonary Function Parameters in Relation to Specific and Generic Aerobic Muscle Capacities in Recreational and Disabled Post-Covid-19 Swimmers

Studies examining the impact of COVID-19 on infected patients have consistently shown that the lungs are the most affected organ. Thus, the objective of this research is to assess the pulmonary function of individuals enrolled in the swimming program who have experienced COVID-19 infection and are dealing with long-COVID conditions. The study investigated 21 persons for anthropometric indices (body mass and height), pulmonary function assessed by spirometry (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC ratio), generic cardiovascular fitness tests (6-minute walk and 30 seconds sit- to-stand), and swimming tests (50- and 100-meters swims). Our participants had average FVC values of 5.23L in males and 3.70L in females, average FEV1 values of 4.23L for males, and 2.68L for females, and an average FEV1/FVC ratio of 81.24% among males, and 73.05% among females, indicating normal pulmonary function parameters. The results of this research support the theory that swimming is beneficial for improving and maintaining the levels of pulmonary function even in patients after respiratory tract infection, such as the COVID-19 infection.

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AMSAS THE PROCEEDING BOOK - Quality of Life

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Quality of Life and Fatigue in Post-Covid-19 Adults with Disabilities Included in The Swimming Practice

Persons with mental and physical disabilities are at greater risk of experiencing a reduced quality of life and heightened levels of fatigue, especially during the pandemic period. It is widely acknowledged that that reduced movement and physical activities during the pandemic are associated with mental and physical health problems. This study aimed to investigate the quality of life and fatigue
METHODS: This research included 9 participants who were part of the EU project Post-COV Swim, all of whom had mental and physical disabilities who were actively participating in swimming practice. This study included sociodemographic factors (age, gender, COVID-19 status), as well as anthropometric indices (body mass, body height), multidimensional fatigue inventory (MFI), and quality of life questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L).
RESULTS: The participants reported a favorable quality of life (scores up to 1.89 out of maximal and worst result of 5 in all subscales) and low fatigue levels (scores up to 10.33 out of maximal 20 in all subscales). Interestingly, there were no significant differences observed in the quality of life and fatigue score between participants who had COVID-19 infection and those who had not.

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NAŠI PARTNERJI

V projektu sodelujejo tri organizacije. Glavni partner je Plavalna zveza Slovenije, katere poslanstvo je nuditi strokovni razvoj plavalnih trenerjev in strokovnih delavcev. Drugi projektni partner je Fakulteta za šport in telesno vzgojo iz Srbije s širokim naborom kompetenc na področju raziskovalno-znanstvenih projektov. Tretji projektni partner je Plavalni klub Natator iz Hrvaške, strokovnjak za plavalne programe na podlagi Halliwick metode z bogatimi organizacijskimi in diseminacijskimi izkušnjami.