Cardiopulmonary, Functional, Cognitive and Mental Health Outcomes Post-COVID-19, Across the Range of Severity of Acute Illness, in a Physically Active, Working-Age Population.
Oliver O'SullivanDavid A HoldsworthPeter LadlowRobert M Barker-DaviesRebecca ChamleyAndrew HoustonSamantha MayDominic DewsonDaniel MillsKayleigh PierceJames MitchellCheng XieEdward SellonJon NaylorJoseph MulaeMark CranleyNick P TalbotOliver J RiderEdward D NicolAlexander N BennettPublished in: Sports medicine - open (2023)
Symptomatically recovered individuals who suffered mild-moderate acute COVID-19 do not differ from an age-, sex- and job-role-matched comparison population five months post-illness. Individuals who were hospitalised or continue to suffer symptoms may require a specific comprehensive assessment prior to return to full physical activity.