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Rehabilitation Perspectives in Long COVID-19
Farooq Azam Rathore1, Muhammad Tawab Khalil1, Omer Jamshed Khan1
1Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFIRM), Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Long COVID, or post-COVID conditions, causes persistent symptoms affecting multiple body systems. Rehabilitation strategies aim to improve function and quality of life for affected individuals.
Area of Science:
- Multisystemic health conditions
- Post-viral syndromes
- Rehabilitation medicine
Background:
- Long COVID is characterized by persistent symptoms following COVID-19 infection.
- It impacts neurological, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.
- These impairments significantly reduce patients' quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline potential rehabilitation interventions for Long COVID patients.
- To enhance functional capacity and improve quality of life.
- To address the needs of individuals experiencing post-COVID conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review and description of various rehabilitation approaches.
- Inclusion of endurance, flexibility, and strength training.
- Integration of pulmonary rehabilitation, task-specific exercises, and psychological support.
Main Results:
- Identified a range of interventions for Long COVID.
- Highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.
- Emphasized the potential for functional recovery and improved well-being.
Conclusions:
- Rehabilitation is crucial for managing Long COVID's diverse symptoms.
- A comprehensive strategy including physical, psychological, and medical aspects is recommended.
- Further research in this emerging field is warranted.
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