Physical functioning in COVID-19 patients at pre-discharge: A case series

Vibhawari Manoj Wagh 1, *, Bhavana Suhas Mhatre 2, Snehal Sunil Sawant 1, Reema Shankar Rajam 1, Safa Liyaqatali Honpode 1 and Saraswati Iyer 3

1Post-Graduate Student, Physiotherapy School & Centre, Seth. G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai-12, India.
2Professor, Physiotherapy School & Centre, Seth. G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai-12, India.
3 Professor and Head, Physiotherapy School & Centre, Seth. G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai-12, India.
 
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2021, 09(01), 222-232
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2021.9.1.0015
 
Publication history: 
Received on 12 January 2021; revised on 13 January 2021; accepted on 15 January 2021
 
Abstract: 
COVID-19 disease also known as SARS-COV-2 has made significant impact in India through millions of positive patients in this pandemic. One of the detriments of this disease is reduction in physical function and pulmonary function in turn affecting quality of life of COVID-19 patients. In this case series, 6 COVID-19 patients admitted in COVID-19 specific wards were assessed for physical functioning at pre-discharge phase, to form a baseline parameters to plan home programme and further physiotherapy rehabilitation post discharge.
 
Keywords: 
COVID-19; Physiotherapy; Physical functioning; Pre-discharge
 
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