Virtual Physical Rehabilitation for Patients Living with Long COVID

Virtual Physical Rehabilitation for Patients Living with Long COVID

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether a timely, virtual home-based physical rehabilitation program for patients living with long COVID can improve functional mobility compared to usual care.

Inclusion Criteria:

(i) adult patients (18+ years old) who have had a confirmed or probable COVID-19 infection and who have self-reported persisting symptoms of either reduced mobility, muscle weakness, dyspnea, or fatigue;

(ii) participants must be technologically capable of connecting (either independently or through household members) with an online videoconferencing platform through an e-mail invitation; and

(iii) be able to collaborate with the research assistant to complete the virtual assessment sessions or have a family member available to help.

Exclusion Criteria:

(i) pre-existing or newly identified severe cognitive impairment;

(ii) inability to speak or comprehend English or French;

(iii) known or self-reported acute and/or uncontrolled cardiac, musculoskeletal, or neurological condition that might render rehabilitation participation unsafe.