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Post COVID-19 persistent fatigue: a proposal for rehabilitative interventions in the spa setting
Maria Chiara Maccarone1, Giacomo Magro2, Lucrezia Tognolo3
1Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation School, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 3, 35128, Padua, Italy. mariachiara.maccarone93@gmail.com.
International Journal of Biometeorology
|June 4, 2021
Summary
Spa facilities offer a promising setting for managing persistent post-COVID-19 fatigue. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation in spas may improve physical symptoms, immune balance, and aid social reintegration for long COVID patients.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Management
- Therapeutic Spa Interventions
Background:
- Persistent fatigue is a common and disabling sequela of COVID-19, impacting social and professional reintegration.
- Current rehabilitation strategies for post-COVID-19 fatigue require comprehensive and multidisciplinary approaches.
Discussion:
- Spa facilities, with trained staff and multidisciplinary interventions, can provide structured rehabilitative protocols for chronic fatigue.
- Spa treatments may alleviate physical fatigue symptoms, modulate immune responses, reduce inflammation, and address neuropsychological aspects.
- Integrated protocols can also manage comorbidities associated with post-COVID-19 conditions.
Key Insights:
- Spas present a viable environment for post-COVID-19 fatigue rehabilitation, integrating physical, immunological, and psychological support.
- Multidisciplinary spa-based programs can enhance recovery and facilitate return to daily life activities.
Outlook:
- Further prospective trials are essential to validate the efficacy of spa-based rehabilitation for post-COVID-19 fatigue.
- Establishing standardized, evidence-based spa protocols could optimize outcomes for individuals with long COVID.
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