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PURPOSE: To understand the perceptions and meaning of the experience of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) when participating in a telerehabilitation protocol during COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: This is a qualitative descriptive analytical study with a phenomenological basis, regarding the individuals' perceptions of telerehabilitation. The interviews were conducted by a semi-structured interview guide and carried out via recorded phone calls, which were later transcribed, categorized, and analyzed based on the principles of phenomenology according to the propositions of Martins and Bicudo. RESULTS: From the qualitative analysis, four themes that configure the structure of the phenomenon emerged: 1) Expectations regarding physical therapy through telerehabilitation during the pandemic; 2) Experiences of the new routine; 3) Perceptions about oneself in the light of the proposed telerehabilitation program; 4) A view of the protocol. CONCLUSION: Apprehension and fear were present during the implementation of the protocol, however, previous experience with face-to-face physical therapy and the team allowed feelings of happiness, contentment, welcomeness, and satisfaction with the possibility of resuming the activities. The individuals actively participated in the program with commitment and co-responsibility, but the lack of physical contact, limited equipment, and constant concern for the safety and individuality of the participants must be emphasized.

The use of telerehabilitation was a necessary therapeutic alternative during the COVID-19 pandemic period and has currently been consolidated as a complementary resource in the treatment of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD).The perceptions of people with PD who have experienced telerehabilitation treatment can influence clinical decision-making regarding the use of this tool in this population.Telerehabilitation is useful when distance separates the patient from the healthcare team, it reduces travel time and expenses and can intensify the amount of treatment.According to our interpretation, telerehabilitation requires a good internet connection and restricts physical contact, so hybrid use of rehabilitation modalities (in-person and remote) could be an interesting option.

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Some people experience indefinitely persistent and disabling symptoms after acute COVID-19, even those who have not been hospitalized. The purpose of this study was to analyze the long-term health consequences at 30 days and one year among people who were not hospitalized after a diagnosis of COVID-19 and to analyze which variables predict limitations in functional status. This is a prospective cohort study with non-hospitalized adults infected with SARS-CoV-2 in the city of Londrina. After 30 days and one year of the acute symptoms of COVID-19, participants received the questionnaire through a social media that consisted of sociodemographic data and data on functionality through the Post-COVID Functional State Scale (PCFS)-the primary outcome of the study "presence of functional status limitation" was grouped into without functional status limitation (value: zero) and with functional limitation (value 1 to 4), fatigue through of the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) and dyspnea using the modified Borg scale. In the statistical analysis, multivariable analysis was performed. Statistical significance was set to 5%. Of 140 individuals analyzed, 103 (73.6%) were female with a median age of 35.5 (27-46) years. One year after the diagnosis of COVID-19, 44.3% had at least one self-reported symptom: memory loss (13.6%), gloominess (8.6%), anosmia (7.9%), body pain (7.1%), ageusia (7%), headache (6.4%), and cough (3.6%). According to the FSS and modified Borg scale 42.9% reported fatigue and 18.6% reported dyspnea, respectively. As for functionality, 40.7% reported some limitation, being 24.3% negligible functional limitation, 14.3% slight and 2.1% moderate according to the PCFS. There was a univariate association between the presence of limitation in the functional status with the female sex, diagnosis of anxiety and depression, presence of persistent symptoms after one year, fatigue and dyspnea. In the multivariable analysis, the predictor variables for functional status limitation were female sex, diagnosis of anxiety/depression, presence of at least one persistent symptom and fatigue one year after the diagnosis of COVID-19. One year after the disease, the patients presented functional limitation according to the PCFS, even without hospitalization. Risk factors associated with functional limitation include female sex, presence of fatigue, anxiety and depression, and at least one persistent symptom after one year of COVID-19 diagnosis.

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O Acidente Vascular Encefálico causa grandes complicações quanto às desabilidades físicas para os indivíduos acometidos, e a recuperação funcional constitui um grande desafio. A dor no ombro do paciente hemiplégico é uma complicação frequente que causa importante limitação para o programa de reabilitação. Estratégias de fisioterapia como posicionamento articular, uso de órtoses e posicionadores diversos, cinesioterapia e eletroterapia são sugeridas como prevenção para a dor no ombro desses indivíduos. O objetivo deste estudo foi apontar as estratégias de fisioterapia utilizadas na prevenção da dor no ombro hemiplégico. Foi realizada uma revisão de literatura em bases de dados eletrônicas e livros, no período de 1990 a 2006. Os descritores utilizados foram: Acidente Vascular Encefálico, stroke, fisioterapia, physiotherapy, hemiplegia, hemiplegic, dor de ombro, shoulder pain, prevenção&controle, e prevention & control. Os estudos foram agrupados e analisados de forma descritiva por tipo, número de participantes, estratégias de prevenção, desfecho e estratégias de avaliação, e conclusão. A fisioterapia é indicada para indivíduos com dor no ombro hemiplégico com objetivo de prevenção e tratamento. Os procedimentos encontrados enfocam o posicionamento do paciente, posicionadores, cinesioterapia e eletroestimulação. Porém, são necessários estudos que determinem a eficácia e a melhor estratégia de fisioterapia para prevenção da dor no ombro.

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