Aerobic Training for Rehabilitation of Patients With Post Covid-19 Syndrome

Post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) occurs as a sequelae after acute infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19 infection). PCS is defined as symptom persistence over a period of 12 weeks from infection and/or the appearance of new symptoms in this period. While the majority of affected patients experience a gradual healing process without targeted treatment, the need for effective medical rehabilitation is high at least for patients with persistent PCS. Given that physical exercise has been shown to be beneficial in multiple pathologies such as cardiovascular diseases, neuropathic disorders, and pulmonary diseases it has been suggested that physical exercise including aerobic training could exert beneficial effects also in PCS. This study aims to analyse the use of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise training for medical rehabilitation of PCS patients.