Postural balance, mobility, and handgrip strength one year after hospitalization due to COVID-19.
Caroline Gil de GodoyAna Carolina Basso SchmittGabriela Sayuri OchiaiErika Christina Gouveia E SilvaDanielle Brancolini de OliveiraElizabeth Mendes da SilvaCelso Ricardo Fernandes de CarvalhoCarlos Toufen JuniorJulia Maria D'Andre A GreveKeith HillJosé Eduardo PompeuPublished in: Gait & posture (2024)
There was a high prevalence of postural balance and mobility impairment 1 month after discharge, which was still high 12 months after discharge. The prevalence of lower-than-expected handgrip strength demonstrated limited change over time. Results highlight the need for assessment of postural balance, mobility and hand grip strength in post COVID-19 related hospitalization protocols, and long-term physical therapy interventions to address these impairments when identified to improve long term outcomes.