Early mobilization and physical exercise in patients with COVID-19: A narrative literature review.

ABSTRACT:

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 exercises in mild to severe COVID-19 patients and to investigate the use of telerehabilitation to deliver exercise programs to these patients.

Methods

This narrative literature review was conducted performing a comprehensive search of databases.

Results

32 articles met the established criteria and the main findings were summarized and described, including indication, contraindication and recommendation for early rehabilitation and exercises prescription.

Conclusions

The literature suggests that early mobilization and physical exercise are beneficial for individuals with COVID-19. However, much of what has been published is based on expert opinion due to a lack of randomized trials, which are needed.

SUBMITTER: Wittmer VL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7955568 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature