Musculoskeletal symptoms in COVID-19 and physiotherapy role: Literature review and case study

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Lecturer of physical therapy for musculoskeletal disorders and its surgery

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Background: Human’s Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic 
syndrome with many musculoskeletal manifestations besides respiratory, 
internal, neurological, and psychosocial symptoms. Physiotherapy can have a 
role in resolving these problems. Purpose: to review the literature about 
musculoskeletal symptoms in COVID-19 and rehabilitation. Besides, this study 
was to describe a 70-year-old male patient post-COVID-19, including the 
description of physical therapy interventions and their effects on various outcome 
measures such as oxygen saturation, heart rate, and function. Methods: A 
literature search on databases using keywords (exercises, rehabilitation, physical 
therapy, COVID-19, musculoskeletal) was done. As well, a 70-year-old male 
post-ICU patient was physically assessed and underwent physical therapy 
interventions. Results: COVID-19 had a significant negative impact on patients, 
musculoskeletal and general health. Several physiotherapeutic interventions were 
reported. Exercise significantly improved the disability of a 70-year-old male 
post-ICU patient. Conclusion: Musculoskeletal symptoms are prevalent among 
COVID-19 patients, which negatively affect function. Physical therapy, 
especially exercises, is crucial for the management of musculoskeletal symptoms 
and associated disability in post-COVID-19 patients.

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