Effects of a cardiopulmonary telerehabilitation using functional exercises in individuals after COVID-19 hospital discharge: A randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Individuals with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may present respiratory and motor complications, requiring rehabilitation programs (RP) for long periods. However, access to cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is poor. Cardiopulmonary telerehabilitation is an alternative for cardiopulmonary dysfunction, improving functional capacity, dyspnea, and quality of life.