Neuropathies and Neuromuscular Complications of COVID Across the Spectrum of Rehabilitation-Neuropathies and Neuromuscular Complications of COVID Across the Spectrum of Rehabilitation

Neuropathies and Neuromuscular Complications of COVID Across the Spectrum of Rehabilitation

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The session discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on rehabilitation. The first part focused on an ICU rehabilitation paradigm for COVID-19 patients, highlighting the benefits and safety of early mobility. The second part discussed the electrodiagnostic and neuromuscular ultrasound features of COVID-19 survivors, with a focus on muscle involvement, neuropathy, and other neuromuscular complications. The final part focused on chronic neuromuscular impairments in long-haulers, discussing the various symptoms and complications that can persist after recovery from COVID-19. The speakers emphasized the need for a multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation, involving physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals. They also highlighted the importance of individualized care and the need for early intervention to mitigate the long-term effects of the disease. The session provided valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in rehabilitating COVID-19 patients and stressed the importance of ongoing research and collaboration in this area.

Keywords

COVID-19 pandemic

rehabilitation

ICU rehabilitation paradigm

early mobility

neuromuscular ultrasound

chronic neuromuscular impairments

long-haulers

multidisciplinary approach

early intervention

ongoing research