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COVID-19 pandemic restrictions continuously impact on physical activity in adults with cystic fibrosis.

Thomas RadtkeSarah R HaileHolger DresselChristian Benden
Published in: PloS one (2021)
Our study reveals unfavorable consequences of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on PA of pwCF with unknown long-term consequences for their overall physical fitness and lung health. Strategies to overcome this undesirable situation are needed; increased uptake of telehealth PA programs and virtual exercise classes to promote PA participation might be one promising approach along with vaccination of pwCF and their close contacts.
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