Impact of middle-allands hypoxia and oxygen therapy on the dynamics of the functional state of the cardiorespiratory system of the organism of athletes suffering COVID-19

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PhD G.N. Ter-Akopov1
Dr. Biol., Professor Yu.V. Koryagina1
PhD S.M. Abutalimova1
1North Caucasian Federal Scientific and Clinical Center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency, Essentuki

Objective of the study was to assess the impact of middle-allands hypoxia and dosed oxygen therapy on the dynamics of the functional state of the cardiorespiratory system (CRS) of the body of athletes who recovered from COVID-19.
Methods and structure of the study. Examination of athletes in the conditions of middle mountains was carried out at the beginning and at the end of training camps (TC) (duration - 14-16 days) at an altitude of 1240 meters in Kislovodsk, on the Maloe Sedlo mountain in 42 highly qualified male athletes of different sports, previously who had COVID-19 during the year.
Results and conclusions. The results of the work showed that the combined effect of middle-allands hypoxia and dosed oxygen therapy in athletes who recovered from COVID-19 has a positive effect on the functional state of cattle, which is expressed in an increase in the efficiency of cardiac activity and hemodynamics at the level of large arteries, and an increase in the functionality of the external respiration system. The data obtained indicate the safety and effectiveness of training of athletes who have previously had COVID-19 in mid-altitude conditions, respectively, with the correct organization of diagnostic and rehabilitation measures.

Keywords: athletes, COVID-19, functional state, cardiorespiratory system, middle-allands, oxygen therapy.

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