The effects of COVID-19 on respiratory muscle performance: making the case for respiratory muscle testing and training
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection results in
multiorgan damage primarily mediated by viral infiltration via angiotensin-converting …
multiorgan damage primarily mediated by viral infiltration via angiotensin-converting …
The challenge of long COVID-19 management: from disease molecular hallmarks to the proposal of exercise as therapy
Long coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is the designation given to a novel syndrome that
develops within a few months after infection by severe acute respiratory syndrome …
develops within a few months after infection by severe acute respiratory syndrome …
Diaphragm muscle weakness might explain exertional dyspnea 15 months after hospitalization for COVID-19
B Regmi, J Friedrich, B Jörn, M Senol… - American Journal of …, 2023 - atsjournals.org
Rationale: Dyspnea is often a persistent symptom after acute coronavirus disease (COVID-
19), even if cardiac and pulmonary function are normal. Objectives: This study investigated …
19), even if cardiac and pulmonary function are normal. Objectives: This study investigated …
Minimal clinically important differences in inspiratory muscle function variables after a respiratory muscle training programme in individuals with long-term post-COVID …
T Del Corral, R Fabero-Garrido… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Objective: To establish the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for inspiratory
muscle strength (MIP) and endurance (IME) in individuals with long-term post-COVID-19 …
muscle strength (MIP) and endurance (IME) in individuals with long-term post-COVID-19 …
Dyspnea in post-acute COVID-19: A multi-parametric cardiopulmonary evaluation
A Cecchetto, G Guarnieri, G Torreggiani… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Post-acute COVID-19 is characterized by the persistence of dyspnea, but the
pathophysiology is unclear. We evaluated the prevalence of dyspnea during follow-up and …
pathophysiology is unclear. We evaluated the prevalence of dyspnea during follow-up and …
Clinical and physiological variables in patients with Post-COVID-19 condition and persistent fatigue
M Santos, M Dorna, E Franco, J Geronutti… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background/Objectives: Post-COVID-19 condition can manifest through various symptoms
such as dyspnea, cognitive disturbances, and fatigue, with mechanisms related to these …
such as dyspnea, cognitive disturbances, and fatigue, with mechanisms related to these …
Sex-specific differences of cardiopulmonary fitness and pulmonary function in exercise-based rehabilitation of patients with long-term post-COVID-19 syndrome
R Garbsch, H Schäfer, M Kotewitsch, JM Mooren… - BMC medicine, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Post-COVID-19 Syndrome (PCS) entails a spectrum of symptoms,
including fatigue, reduced physical performance, dyspnea, cognitive impairment, and …
including fatigue, reduced physical performance, dyspnea, cognitive impairment, and …
Minimal Clinically Important Differences in EQ-5D-5L Index and VAS after a Respiratory Muscle Training Program in Individuals Experiencing Long-Term Post-COVID …
The primary aim of this study was to determine the minimal clinically important difference
(MCID) for the EuroQol-5D questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L) index and visual analogic scale (VAS) …
(MCID) for the EuroQol-5D questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L) index and visual analogic scale (VAS) …
Association of physical symptoms with accelerometer-measured movement behaviors and functional capacity in individuals with Long COVID
FJ Rosa-Souza, YA Freire, LM Galliano… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Long COVID has been linked to a decline in physical activity and functional capacity.
However, it remains unclear which physical symptoms are associated with specific aspects …
However, it remains unclear which physical symptoms are associated with specific aspects …
A Physiotherapy Framework to Managing Long COVID: A Clinical Approach
S Peirce, M Taylor, T Pollok… - Cardiopulmonary …, 2025 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: Individuals infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-
CoV-2), the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), can experience …
CoV-2), the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), can experience …