Exercise in Long COVID
There is currently no consensus on the use of exercise in long COVID. As clinical presentations can vary so much between individuals, any plan to include activity or exercise as part of treatment should be assessed on an individual basis. This section explores what we have learned so far.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this section you will:
- Have an awareness of the current evidence for the use of exercise in long COVID rehabilitation.
- Demonstrate the importance of screening patients for post-exertional symptoms prior to any exercise interventions.
- Describe the principles of safe rehabilitation in long COVID.
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