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Post-COVID-19 rehabilitation - a Polish pilot program.
Jan Szczegielniak1, Katarzyna Bogacz1, Edyta Majorczyk1
1Opole University of Technology, Opole, Poland (Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy).
Medycyna Pracy
|June 18, 2021
Summary
A structured respiratory rehabilitation program is crucial for COVID-19 survivors to address long-term lung function impairment and muscle weakness. Immediate post-discharge rehabilitation can prevent recurrence and improve quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic presents a significant global health challenge with ongoing increases in morbidity and mortality.
- While acute-phase management is studied, post-discharge rehabilitation guidelines for COVID-19 survivors are lacking.
- Previous viral respiratory epidemics suggest survivors experience impaired lung function, reduced exercise tolerance, and muscle weakness.
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