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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 40, 2024 - Issue 1
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Case Reports

Recovery of skeletal muscle strength and physical function in a patient with (post) COVID-19 requiring extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation

, BSc, PT, , MSc, ECCP, , PhD, MD, , MSc, MD, , BSc, , MSc, MD & , PhD, PT show all
Pages 190-196 | Received 25 Oct 2021, Accepted 16 Jul 2022, Published online: 09 Aug 2022

Figures & data

Figure 1. Ambulation with support of a multidisciplinary team while on ECMO.

The ECMO specialist (depicted on the right) monitors ECMO parameters and security of the cannulas during exercise, while the physical therapist (depicted on the left) focusses on providing support during walking and monitoring of fatigue and safety issues concerning walking ability. An ICU nurse follows (not depicted) with a chair and monitors security of the lines at the back.
Figure 1. Ambulation with support of a multidisciplinary team while on ECMO.

Table 1. Clinical course of physical function recovery milestones.

Figure 2. Skeletal muscle strength and physical function parameters recovery.

The dotted horizontal line shows the cutoff value for ICUAW on the MRC sum-score; Vertical dotted lines indicate the dates when the patient started out-bed chair positioning (A), standing (B) and walking (C)
Figure 2. Skeletal muscle strength and physical function parameters recovery.