Respiratory and physical rehabilitation after COVID-19.
Long COVID or Post-COVID syndrome affects a significant percentage of those who became ill, with symptoms lasting weeks or months. Respiratory and physical physiotherapy is a fundamental pillar of recovery. The approach must be careful because excessive exercise can cause symptom worsening (post-exertional malaise). During home physiotherapy, the therapist applies the pacing principle (energy management), designs a progressive activity increase program based on symptomatology, and teaches breathing exercises to improve oxygenation. Relaxation techniques for the autonomic nervous system are also incorporated. Recovery may take 3–12 months, but with proper physiotherapy most patients return to normal functional levels.
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