Multidisciplinary approach in clinical management of sars cov2 - role of physiotherapy

ABSTRACT

The breakneck spread of covid 19 (SARS CoV-2) disease has created an unprecedented public health crisis across the globe.Involvement of respiratory system during the acute stage of infection, especially with the onset of adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) requires admission to critical care settings. Physiotherapy intervention comprising physical and pulmonary rehabilitation program is a crucial component for covid 19 patients in facilitating functional recovery and providing pulmonary care which must be a part of multidisciplinary approaches in acute as well as later care keeping in mind the sequalae resulting in dysfunctions post discharged. The aim of this review is to gain insights on the role of physiotherapy in multidisciplinary care during and after the hospital stay by applying various pulmonary and physical rehabilitation interventions. However considering multidisciplinary approaches in clinical practice role of physiotherapy cannot be overlooked to accomplish respiratory function and exercise tolerance during and after Hospitalization.