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Robson Chacon Castoldi1,2, Juliana Cristina de Ângelo3, Thiago Teixeira Pereira4,5
1Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados-UFGD, Rua João Rosa Góes, 1761 Vila Progresso, Dourados, 79825070 Brazil.
Sport Sciences for Health
|January 16, 2023
Summary
Physical exercise shows protective effects for COVID-19 patients, potentially reducing symptoms and hospitalization. It can complement drug therapy for SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Exercise Science
- Infectious Disease Research
Background:
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) preceded SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19.
- While exercise is a known non-pharmacological intervention for diseases, its specific impact on COVID-19 patients requires clarification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between physical exercise and COVID-19 symptoms.
- To evaluate exercise as a complementary therapy for SARS-CoV-2.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review was conducted, adhering to PROSPERO registration protocol CRD42021257475.
- Studies were searched across major databases including MEDLINE-Ovid, Embase, Web of Science, SportDiscus-Ebsco, and Scopus.
Main Results:
- Ten articles confirmed physical exercise's protective effects against COVID-19 symptoms and reduced hospitalization duration.
- Exercise benefits were observed both individually and as an alternative to drug therapy.
- Physical activity positively impacted quality of life, cardiorespiratory capacity, immunological biomarkers, and COVID-19 symptoms.
Conclusions:
- Physical exercise can be integrated into COVID-19 treatment plans.
- Exercise may mitigate COVID-19 symptoms and disease severity.
- Exercise can serve as an adjunct therapy for SARS-CoV-2 patients.
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