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Physiotherapy will be a KEY Game Changer for #COVID19 survivors in post-critical status.
Why? (thread)
Why? (thread)
On the left is the result of the grip strength dynamometry of one of our pts, at the time of discharge from the ICU.It's 17% of the predicted value.
This value is correlated days in Mechanical Ventilation, days in Intensive Care, mortality and functional status
On the right the loss of muscle mass in covid-19 admitted to ICUIt's a 45% loss of muscle mass volume ... in 11 days.
This is correlated with in-hospital and post-hospital mortality, orotracheal re-intubation, worse HR quality of life and prognosis of functional condition.
Physiotherapists will also be here, in the outpatient Respiratory Rehabilitation context! This is also the Front Line against COVID-19!
#Physiotherapy #COVID19 #Rehabilitation #Functionality #RespiratoryRehabilitation #RespiratoryPhysiotherapy #Exercise
#Physiotherapy #COVID19 #Rehabilitation #Functionality #RespiratoryRehabilitation #RespiratoryPhysiotherapy #Exercise
