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Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Improves Mobility and Gait Performance: Evidence from TUG and 10MWT
Ovidiu Cristian Chiriac1,2, Daniela Miricescu3, Corina Sporea1,4
1Discipline of Balneophysiokinetotherapy and Recovery, Faculty of Midwifery and Nursing, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 27, 2025
Summary
Structured rehabilitation significantly improves mobility and gait speed in patients with mild to moderate post-COVID-19 conditions. Meaningful recovery is achievable, highlighting the importance of physical therapy in post-COVID care.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Physical Therapy
- Post-COVID Conditions
Background:
- COVID-19 is linked to prolonged inactivity and reduced physical performance, even in mild cases.
- Post-COVID conditions can impact functional mobility and gait speed.
- Assessing recovery in mild to moderate post-COVID-19 patients is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate changes in functional mobility and gait speed in post-COVID-19 patients undergoing rehabilitation.
- To assess the effectiveness of the Timed Up and Go (TUG) and 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) in measuring recovery.
- To compare outcomes between a rehabilitation group and a control group.
Main Methods:
- A controlled observational study involving 193 patients with mild to moderate post-COVID-19.
- Participants were divided into a rehabilitation group (n=160) and a control group (n=33).
- Functional performance was assessed using TUG and 10MWT at baseline and one-year follow-up.
Main Results:
- The rehabilitation group showed significant improvements in both TUG and 10MWT.
- Functional independence increased significantly post-rehabilitation (p < 0.001 for both tests).
- Older adults (≥60 years) demonstrated comparable functional gains to younger participants.
Conclusions:
- Structured rehabilitation effectively improves balance, gait speed, and functional independence in mild-to-moderate post-COVID-19 patients.
- Rehabilitation should be integrated into the continuum of post-COVID care.
- Meaningful recovery is achievable for patients with mild to moderate post-COVID-19 conditions through physical therapy.
