Clinical Update for Physical Therapists: Coagulopathy and COVID-19.
Phys Ther
; 100(12): 2127-2133, 2020 12 07.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1066389
ABSTRACT
Physical therapists have a unique role in both prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) through the promotion of early mobility and physical activity and diagnosis through discovery of signs and symptoms of VTE. This Perspective updates clinicians on the latest information regarding pathophysiology of coagulopathy associated with COVID-19 and applies VTE clinical practice guidelines to COVID-19 in order to provide guidance on physical therapist management.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Blood Coagulation Disorders
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Physical Therapy Specialty
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Venous Thromboembolism
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Phys Ther
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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