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Tamara Iturriaga1, Fernanda Salazar-Pérez2, Marta Casallo-Cerezo3
1Sport Sci, MSc, PhD. Professor, Department of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain.
Sao Paulo Medical Journal = Revista Paulista De Medicina
|March 13, 2024
Summary
Severe COVID-19 survivors often experience persistent fatigue and reduced muscle strength. This study found that hospitalized patients had low physical fitness and muscle function, linked to significant fatigue.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Pulmonology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) frequently necessitates hospitalization.
- Patients often face long-term sequelae, including chronic fatigue and diminished muscle mass.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the functional capacity of individuals hospitalized with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
- To investigate the physical condition and fatigue levels in post-COVID-19 patients.
Main Methods:
- An observational descriptive study was conducted on post-COVID-19 patients.
- Evaluated cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, body composition, and perceived fatigue and dyspnea.
- Analyzed correlations between clinical variables and physical outcomes.
Main Results:
- Forty-two hospitalized patients (including ICU admissions) were analyzed.
- Observed decreased muscle strength, respiratory capacity, and moderate-to-severe perceived fatigue.
- Found inverse correlations between grip strength and ICU duration, and between fitness and perceived fatigue.
Conclusions:
- Patients recovering from severe COVID-19 exhibit impaired muscle function and physical fitness.
- High levels of perceived fatigue are significantly associated with reduced physical capacity in these patients.
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