The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical Activity, Function, and Quality of Life
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Catherine M Said1, Frances Batchelor2, Gustavo Duque3
1Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Physiotherapy, Western Health, Australia; Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS), The University of Melbourne and Western Health, St. Albans, Victoria, Australia.
Abstract:
It is now more than 2 years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected people around the globe, particularly older persons, who are at the highest risk of severe disease. In addition, many of those who survive will have symptoms that persist after the initial infection. COVID-19 infection severely affects function and mobility through its impact on the musculoskeletal system. This article focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity in older people and subsequent effects and implications for function and quality of life.
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