IMPACTS OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE ON POST-COVID-19 SEQUELAE IN PATIENTS TREATED AT ACADEMY CLINIC SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global health, with patientsexperiencing post-infection sequelae such as dyspnea, chronic fatigue, body aches andmemory loss. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a physical exercise programin improving these symptoms. The database analyzed was from the Clinica e Academiaschool of physical education at the State University of the Midwest, which receives patientsrecovering from these symptoms. A structured anamnesis was performed, in which patientsreported pre- and post-COVID-19 conditions. Four variables were investigated: dyspnea,chronic fatigue, body aches and memory loss. Training consisted of resistance and aerobicexercises, twice a week, monitored by heart rate and subjective perception of exertion, withworkload progressing whenever possible. Each patient received a prescription based on theAmerican College for Prescription of Exercise for Health guidelines. There was a decrease inchronic fatigue (57.1% to 28.6%), dyspnea (50% to 21.4%), body aches (35.7% to 7.1%) andmemory loss (35.7% to 28.6%). These findings suggest that the implementation of physicalexercises can attenuate post-covid19 symptoms. However, this descriptive study is notconclusive and well-designed essays that can better elucidate the subject are recommended.