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Problems associated with skeletal muscle damage after SARS-CoV-2 virus infection at the elderly, performed therapy
Problems associated with skeletal muscle damage after SARS-CoV-2 virus infection at the elderly, performed therapy

Author(s): Jerzy Rottermund, Lucia Ludvig Cintulová, Zuzana Budayová, Andrzej Knapik
Subject(s): Health and medicine and law, Present Times (2010 - today)
Published by: SAMOSATO, s. r. o., Bratislava, Slovensko - MAUREA, s. r. o., Plzeň, Česká republika
Keywords: elderly person; SARS-CoV-2 virus; damage to skeletal muscles; physical exercises;

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: The coronavirus pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has brought many negative aspects not only on a global scale, but has also led to negative individual impacts on human health and quality of life. Research objectives: The article presents basic information about SARS-CoV-2 virus infection and, based on the literature review, suggests potential factors affecting skeletal muscles and their damage. At the same time, the necessity of performing physical exercises in the process of treatment and physical activity were indicated as an effective prophylactic measure. Core of work: Skeletal muscles play very important roles, above all they enable the performance of movements and they are also responsible for biochemical processes in the human body. SARS-CoV-2 infection causes muscle damage and loses mass. There are significantly weakened at the time of the covid-19 disease. In addition, the need to remain immobile during treatment exacerbates pathological changes. The infection is much less likely and the changes in the organs become more intense at the elderly. Health complications do not only concern the period of acute infection, they also occur in convalescents. Conclusion: Well-known studies has figured out new information and report other symptoms linked with the diseases Covid-19 including psychical problems such as anxiety, depression and physical problems with the immunity, mobility, skeletal and muscles.

  • Issue Year: 16/2021
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 172-181
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: English