Background Some patients with COVID-19 who have recovered from the acute infection
after experiencing only mild symptoms continue to exhibit persistent exertional limitation that …

Topic Importance Postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) is a long-term consequence
of acute infection from COVID-19. Clinical overlap between PASC and myalgic …

Sarcopenia, cachexia, and atrophy due to inactivity and disease states are characterized by
a loss of skeletal muscle mass, often accompanied by reduced levels of anabolic hormones …

Background Dysfunctional breathing is increasingly recognised after SARS-CoV-2 infection,
but the associated symptoms, functional impact and quality of life have not been …

Kinesiophobia is related with adverse outcomes in various diseases, but it has not been
studied in chronic heart failure (CHF). Fatigue often causes movement avoidance in CHF …

Background: Prior systematic reviews and meta-analysis addressed that inspiratory muscle
training (IMT) improved inspiratory muscle weakness, cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of …

Exercise intolerance may be considered a hallmark in patients who suffer from heart failure
(HF) syndrome. Currently, there is enough scientific evidence regarding functional and …

Sarcopenia is an emerging clinical condition determined by the reduction in physical
function and muscle mass, being a health concern since it impairs quality of life and survival …

Background Patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) exhibit many
cardiopulmonary abnormalities that could result in V˙/Q˙ mismatch, manifesting as an …

Background Evidence supports the clinical benefits of isolated inspiratory muscle training
(IMT) in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF); however, the rationale of IMT in …