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ArticleClinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)2026

Prospective analysis of post-COVID-19 hospitalization: Impact on pulmonary function, physical performance and overall functionality.

Danielle Brancolini de Oliveira, Gabriela Sayuri Ochiai, Elizabeth Mendes da Silva, Camila Machado de Campos, Caroline Gil de Godoy, Erika Christina Gouveia E Silva, Celso Ricardo Fernandes Carvalho, Jose Eduardo Pompeu

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Danielle Brancolini de OliveiraDepartment of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. Electronic address: danibrancolini@usp.br.
Gabriela Sayuri OchiaiDepartment of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Elizabeth Mendes da SilvaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Camila Machado de CamposDepartment of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Caroline Gil de GodoyDepartment of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Erika Christina Gouveia E SilvaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Celso Ricardo Fernandes CarvalhoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Jose Eduardo PompeuDepartment of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

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Abstract

backgroundCOVID-19 can lead to enduring long-term effects, particularly in severe cases requiring hospitalization. This study contrasts Normal lung Patterns (NP) with Restrictive lung Disease (RD) regarding the evolution of physical performance and functionality post-COVID-19 hospitalization.

methodsThis is a prospective cohort study. Individuals post-COVID-19 were evaluated at 1- and 12-months post-discharge. Data collection included analysis of lung function, physical performance, functionality, and clinical data.

resultsOf the 185 participants initially assessed, 62 attended the final evaluation. At 1 month post-discharge, 57 (92%) had been admitted to the ICU and 47 (76%) exhibited RD. After 12-months, RD decreased to 20 (32%). Both groups showed improved Sit-to-Stand repetitions (p = 0.002). A substantial percentage (28%) of participants with RD experienced functional impairments at one month, with a notable proportion maintaining these limitations after one year (15%).

conclusionsAlmost half of individuals with RD (43%) still exhibited this pulmonary alteration after one year (RD 20/47). Additionally, RD participants demonstrated decreased physical performance at one month (15%), with only a fraction (5%) showing improvement after one year. Finally, these results pointed out the necessity of long-term follow-up regarding the recovery trajectory of post-COVID patients. Furthermore, there is a clear need to offer specific rehabilitation focusing on pulmonary, physical performance and functionality.

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COVID-19Physical functional performancePost-acute COVID-19 syndromeRespiratory function tests

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PMCPMC13098436

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