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Although the apnea hypopnea index (AHI) is widely used to classify disease severity, this parameter does not adequately reflect the functional, symptomatic, and quality-of-life burden experienced by individuals with OSA. In this context, rehabilitative interventions have emerged as relevant therapeutic strategies within the comprehensive management of the disease.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To synthesize the available scientific evidence on the role of rehabilitation in individuals with OSA, highlighting its clinical impact beyond the AHI and its contribution to patient-centered outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A narrative review with structured bibliographic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase\/Scopus, and Google Scholar. 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