Physical exercise after COVID-19: Take it easy.

There are four types of patients: asymptomatic, symptomatic with mild systems that can be treated at home, those who are admitted to hospital and those who require intensive care. In the latter group, the sequelae depend on the number of days spent in the ICU but can range from simple muscle atrophy (due to lack of use of the muscles themselves) to severe sequelae and deformities in the most severe cases.

In the remaining groups, the most recurrent symptom is muscle fatigue accompanied by widespread pain. These symptoms occur together with other specific pathologies and are called fibrofatigue and fibromyalgia, respectively.

Not only is it safe, but it is also necessary. However, patients should always seek a medical evaluation and corresponding therapeutic plan before resuming exercise.

The disease can harm different organs, especially the lungs, which is the most debilitating element. With the help of experts like physiotherapists and personal trainers, and together with the right diet and nutritional supplements, the risks of musculoskeletal injuries are minimised.

The sooner you start, the better. But with the right intensity and frequency for each individual case. Which is why a thorough medical exam is essential.

It provides a higher rate of recovery from early and late sequelae.

It depends on the individual. Cardiovascular exercise can improve physical strength and deformities in general. Stretching, on the other hand, will prevent the onset of fibromyalgia.

Exercise fatigue and pain are the indicators for postponing physiotherapy and muscle training. In this respect, passive mobilisation in the hands of an expert can prevent further problems.

It can lead to osteotendinous and muscular injuries. In addition, there is a risk of permanent and chronic sequelae.

Exercise has dual benefits. On the preventive side, it increases objective parameters such as HDL-cholesterol (the so-called “good cholesterol”), the lymphocyte count (defence) and the production of natural anti-inflammatories that fight the so-called cytokine storm. This is postulated as a cause of pulmonary, and especially muscular, symptoms.