Research into long COVID and exercise is ongoing, but scientists are already exploring a few possible causes.
, the organelles in cells that produce energy. The exact mechanism causing the damage was unclear, but weakened mitochondria could be linked to the fatigue and loss of endurance that many long-COVID patients experience during exercise."Listen to your body and consult with your doctor," Dr. Geng advises. It's likely that your specific plan will be tailored to your symptoms and any underlying conditions you may have.
Dr. Geng also urges patients to speak with a healthcare professional who is knowledgeable about long COVID, due to its complexity and varied manifestations."If available, seek out expertise at multidisciplinary post-COVID clinical centers," she says. In the meantime, research on long COVID and exercise is progressing as we speak and will hopefully lead to better treatment in the near future.
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