| Title: |
The Influence of a Physical Rehabilitation Program on Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in post-COVID Patients. |
| Authors: |
Tache-Codreanu, Diana-Lidia; Morcov, Maria-Veronica; Tache-Codreanu, Ana-Maria; Sporea, Corina; Tache-Codreanu, Andrei; Cioca, Ioana Elena; Dan Poteca, Teodor |
| Source: |
Balneo & PRM Research Journal; Sep2025, Vol. 16 Issue 3, p1-20, 20p |
| Subject Terms: |
Anxiety; Mental depression; Psychological distress; Exercise therapy; Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome; Medical rehabilitation; Quality of life |
| Abstract: |
Long COVID is frequently associated with emotional disturbances such as anxiety and depression, which may persist beyond the acute phase and significantly affect quality of life and social reintegration. This retrospective study aimed to investigate the effect of a structured physical therapy program on anxiety and depression symptoms in long COVID patients referred to the Colentina Rehabilitation Department. Thirty-three patients were enrolled and completed ten sessions of kinesiotherapy; high-intensity laser therapy was added in cases with musculoskeletal comorbidities. Anxiety and depression were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), corroborated by clinical interview and patient-reported perception, at admission, discharge, and one month post-discharge. At baseline, all patients exhibited anxiety symptoms and 24 showed signs of depression, mostly in the mild-to-moderate range. By discharge, a significant improvement was observed in both dimensions, with continued progress at one-month follow-up. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences between the three evaluations. Improvements in anxiety and depression scores were positively correlated with enhanced 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) performance. Moreover, depression scores were positively associated with elevated blood glucose levels, while anxiety scores demonstrated a negative correlation with serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D. These correlations emphasize the complex interplay between emotional, physical, and metabolic factors in long COVID recovery and highlight the multidimensional benefits of rehabilitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |