Consequences of Physiotherapy Treatment among the Long Covid Survivors

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore consequences of physiotherapy treatment services among post COVID patient and determine their association with sociodemographic among COVID patients. Objectives: To identify the effects of physiotherapy interventions on patients who have recovered from COVID-19. Methodology: The study design was cross-sectional. A total of 240 samples were selected conveniently for this study from the Enam Medical College & Hospital, Z H Sikder Women's Medical College and Hospital, KC Hospital & Diagnostic Center LTD, Shin Shin Japan Hospital, and Nostrum Hospital. Data was collected by using a questionnaire, Post-COVID-19 Functional Status (PCFS) Scale, Brief pain Inventory (BPI), Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI). Descriptive statistics using SPSS software version 22.0 were used for data analysis. Results: Most responses (37.5%) are 60 years or older, followed by 20-30 (21.3%) and 41-50 (18.8%). The 31-40 age group (7.1%) is the smallest. 73.3 percent of responders are female, 26.7% are male.56.7% are married. 70.4% have two COVID-19 vaccinations. 13.8% had gotten the first vaccine, compared to 8.8%. 7.1% got three vaccinations. 40.8% have COVID, 59.2% do not. 56.7% of COVID-19 patients have been hospitalized. The most common symptoms are cough (73.8%), pain (64.6%), chest ache (67.1%), dyspnea (57.9%), and lack of appetite (70.8%). 57.5% slight functional limitation in constant care, 62.1% moderate in Activates of Daily living, 52.1% slight in usual social roles, 46.7% slight in symptoms as functional limitations. 19.03±3.20 in Pain severity, 15.52±3.7 in Pain affective interference, 21.25±5.12 in Pain physical interference, 14.27±2.82 in fatigue severity. Age, occupation, living area, admitted to hospital, admit to ICU, hospital stay duration, tobacco taking, received treatment got significant with constant care. Conclusion: Physiotherapy helps long-term COVID survivors. Patients have increased physical functioning, symptom intensity, and quality of life after the intervention. Physiotherapy helps long-term COVID patients maintain and recover by addressing their unique demands. Long-term COVID survivors need more research and individualized physiotherapy regimens. Key words: Covid-19, Long COVID, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation