THE ROLE OF THE PHYSIOTHERAPIST IN THE FUNCTIONAL REHABILITATION OF POST-COVID 19 PATIENTS

Abstract

Objective: to identify actions of physiotherapy for the functional rehabilitation of patients after COVID-19 infection. Method: Integrative literature review, in the databases of the Virtual Health databases of the Virtual Health Library, PEDro, MedLine and PubMed, original full-text studies published between 2019 and 2023 were added. published between 2019 and 2023 in all languages focused on the topic: limitations post-COVID-19 limitations. Results: we obtained a total of 111 studies, from which only 18 were only 18 were chosen for final composition. Discussion: The infection caused by the novel coronavirus showed implications for patients patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome, which affects the respiratory system and consequently causes cardiopulmonary dysfunction. cardiopulmonary dysfunctions in a large proportion of those infected. By weakening respiratory respiratory functions, it is clear that patients with comorbidities potentiate this In the case of hospitalization, this extends the length of stay, increasing the risk of complications such as respiratory muscle weakness. muscle weakness due to prolonged periods of rest. Conclusion: Physiotherapy plays an extremely important role in improving respiratory function and the patient's well-being. the patient's well-being.