Eight weeks of Pilates Method improves physical fitness and sleep quality of individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome: A randomized clinical trial blinded.

Objectives: To evaluate the impact of eight weeks of Pilates Method on physical fitness and sleep quality of individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome.

Methods: Randomized clinical trial blinded conducted with fifty-nine individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome. The participants were randomly allocated to the Pilates group (PG; n = 20), supervised physical exercise group (SPEG; n = 20) and control group (CG; n = 19).

Care for frontline health care workers in times of COVID-19.

Introduction: The spread of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has generated the collapse of health care systems and significant impacts on the health of the workers involved in combatting the disease worldwide.

Methods: We conducted an integrative literature review focusing on the alternatives implemented to develop care for frontline health care workers in times of COVID-19.

Results: Fifteen articles disclosed the importance of physical and mental care for workers.