5 Exercises to Restore Muscle Strength and Endurance After Long COVID

Long COVID and its associated post-exertion malaise is a complex, debilitating syndrome. Careful movements can help restore muscle strength.
5 Exercises to Restore Muscle Strength and Endurance After Long COVID
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Long COVID can affect anyone, regardless of their original capabilities. A hallmark sign of long COVID is a decrease in exercise tolerance, also known as post-exercise malaise. Post-exercise malaise is associated with impaired daily function and can greatly impact your quality of life.

People with long COVID tend to restrict their daily activities, which can lead to a natural reduction in strength and endurance and a more sedentary, avoidant lifestyle.

Kevin Shelley
Kevin Shelley
Kevin Shelley is a licensed occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience in major health care settings. He is a health columnist for The Epoch Times.
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