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Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Patients With Long Covid: A Cross-Sectional Study on Iranian Patients Publisher



Azadvari M1, 2 ; Haghparast A3 ; Nakhostinansari A3, 4 ; Emami Razavi SZ2 ; Hosseini M2
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  1. 1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Sports Medicine Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Neuromusculoskeletal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Heliyon Published:2022


Abstract

Background and objectives: Latest studies have revealed that an increasing number of Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) patients may continue to feel symptoms after the acute phase. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms after the acute phase of COVID-19 and its associated factors. Methods: We designed a cross-sectional study from January 2021 to April 2021. An online questionnaire was designed and sent to patients who had recovered from COVID-19. The questionnaire contained questions on participants' demographic characteristics, COVID-19 course at its acute phase, and musculoskeletal symptoms after recovering from COVID-19. Musculoskeletal symptoms associations with patients’ characteristic and COVID-19 course was evaluated. Result: 239 patients, including 72 (30.1%) males and 167 (69.9%) females with a mean age of 37.96 years (SD = 11.19), were included in the study. 98.74% of our patients had experienced at least one musculoskeletal symptom after recovering from COVID-19, and the most common symptom was fatigue, as 91.2% of participants experienced this symptom, followed by myalgia, headache, and low back pain. High BMI, hospitalization, and ICU admission were associated with a higher risk of musculoskeletal symptoms. Conclusion: This study indicated a high prevalence of persistent musculoskeletal symptoms among patients who recovered from COVID-19. Modifiable factors, such as BMI, can be targeted to reduce the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in COVID-19 survivors and reduce its burden. © 2022 The Authors
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