Strength Training in Hospitalized Patients Using the Ghostly App: a Feasibility Study
The goal of this feasibility study is to evaluate the use of the Ghostly app in rehabilitation of stroke patients, elderly and patients recovering from COVID-19 or ICU patients. In three randomized controlled trials, the effect of a strength training program incorporated in the Ghostly app will be assessed for 1) stroke patients suffering from weakness of the lower limb, 2) frail elderly with gait difficulties and 3) patients recovering from COVID-19 or ICU patients who suffer from muscle weakness. Additionally, the effect of BFR on strength gain in all these three populations will be tested.
• Hospitalized
• Subacute/acute stroke
• Score of 19 or lower on the knee and hip movement test of the Motricity Index
• Hospitalized
• 65+ yrs
• 14 or less repetitions on the 30 seconds sit-to-stand test
• Hospitalized
• Recovering from COVID-19 or ICU patient
• score of 2 or less for manual muscle testing of the quadriceps muscle in both legs