Abstract:INTRODUCTION: COVID-19 is an acute respiratory infection of high transmissibility and global distribution, where the most known damages are pulmonary infections, although physical, psychological and cognitive impairment can be reported, with the most common complaints being fatigue, muscle weakness, anxiety and depression. Questionnaires are highly reliable instruments such as the Barthel Index (BI) that assess the performance of patients' functional capacity. In order to assist in physical therapy treatment, … Show more
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