Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2021 Mar 13;43:101364. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101364. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Currently, little is known about early mobilization and exercise in individuals with COVID-19.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the indication and safety of early mobilization and exercises in mild to severe COVID-19 patients and to investigate the use of telerehabilitation to deliver exercise programs to these patients.
METHODS: This narrative literature review was conducted performing a comprehensive search of databases.
RESULTS: 32 articles met the established criteria and the main findings were summarized and described, including indication, contraindication and recommendation for early rehabilitation and exercises prescription.
CONCLUSIONS: The literature suggests that early mobilization and physical exercise are beneficial for individuals with COVID-19. However, much of what has been published is based on expert opinion due to a lack of randomized trials, which are needed.
PMID:33743391 | DOI:10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101364