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 …

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused the coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that hit the health systems worldwide hard, causing a …

Background: Intensive care patients commonly develop muscle wasting and functional
impairment. However, the role of severe COVID-19 in the magnitude of muscle wasting and …

This document provides an update to the recommendations for physiotherapy management
for adults with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the acute hospital setting. It …

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to several pioneering scientific discoveries resulting in no
effective solutions with the exception of vaccination. Moderate exercise is a significant non …

Background Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) are the
main forms of treatment for acute respiratory failure. This study aimed to evaluate the effect …

Objective To synthesize the nature and extent of research on rehabilitation care provision to
patients with COVID‐19. Specifically, we aimed to (1) describe the impact of COVID on …

Objective Guidelines regarding physical therapy for COVID-19 patients are often based on
expert opinion. Recent clinical trials have reported effects on several rehabilitation outcomes …

Respiratory physiotherapists have a key role within the integrated care continuum of patients
with respiratory diseases. The current narrative review highlights the profession's diversity …

Muscle deconditioning and impaired vascular function in the lower extremities (LE) are
among the long‐term symptoms experienced by COVID‐19 patients with a history of severe …