Prolonged side effects from Covid-19 can include:
- Decreased muscle strength
- Decreased exercise endurance
- Difficulty breathing
- Intolerance to physical activity
- Depression and anxiety from prolonged periods of social isolation
Treatment includes:
- Monitoring vital signs and response to exercise
- Cardiovascular endurance training
- Diaphragmatic breathing training
- Resisted exercise training
- Sitting and standing balance training
- Psychological support