"Pulmonary physiotherapy for COVID-19 post-sickness complications"

published on 10 Oct, 2021

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Numerous people that have got through Covid-19 complain about post-sickness complications.

Person having pain in chest

Numerous people that have got through Covid-19 complain about post-sickness complications.

The symptoms include:

  • weariness, fatigue
  • difficulty breathing
  • short breath
  • joint and muscles pain (especially chest pain)

Pulmonary physiotherapy is a crucial element, which consists of:

  • teaching breath exercises
  • teaching effective cough
  • manual diaphragm therapy
  • improving lung capacity

Additionally, the properly adjusted exercises are used to increase the range of movement for the upper limbs, exercises strengthening respiratory muscles, cardio exercises on a treadmill or stationary bicycle, as well as postural positions and drainage.

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