Lifestyle and rehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic: guidance for health professionals and support for exercise and rehabilitation programs

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2021-04-28

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Introduction: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is a highly contagious respiratory viral disease for both the general population and healthcare professionals caring for infected patients. Of particular concern is the potential for significant respiratory, cardiovascular, physical, and psychological dysfunctions.Areas covered: In this context, the current review will focus on the following areas: 1) staying physically active during the COVID-19 pandemic; 2) highlighting the importance of understanding COVID-19 mechanisms; 3) preventing infections for healthcare workers by using personal protective equipment; 4) highlighting importance of respiratory care and physical therapy during hospitalization in patients with COVID-19; and 5) facilitating referral to a rehabilitation program in patients recovering from COVID-19.Expert opinion: We recommend daily physical exercise, outdoors or at home, as physical exercise increases the synthesis of anti-inflammatory cytokines; Patients with COVID-19 may develop severe acute respiratory syndrome, hypoxemia, diffuse alveolar damage, ACE2 reduction in the cardiovascular system and muscle weakness acquired through a prolonged hospital stay; The role of the physiotherapist in the hospital environment is of fundamental importance-early mobilization is highly recommended in severe cases of COVID-19.

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Covid-19 , Physical therapists , Exercise , Health care , Mobilization

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GOULART, Cássia da Luz; SILVA, Rebeca Nunes; OLIVEIRA, Murilo Rezende; GUIZILINI, Solange; ROCCO, Izadora Salvador; MENDEZ, Vanessa Marques Ferreira; BONJORNO JUNIOR, José Carlos; CARUSO, Flávia Rossi; ARENA, Ross; SILVA, Audrey Borghi. Lifestyle and rehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic: guidance for health professionals and support for exercise and rehabilitation programs. Repositório Institucional da UFSCar, 2021. Dataset. Disponível em: https://repositorio.ufscar.br/handle/20.500.14289/15579.

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