COVID-19 pandemic restrictions continuously impact on physical activity in adults with cystic fibrosis

ConclusionsOur study reveals unfavorable consequences of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on PA of pwCF with unknown long-term consequences for their overall physical fitness and lung health. Strategies to overcome this undesirable situation are needed; increased uptake of telehealth PA programs and virtual exercise classes to promote PA participation might be one promising approach along with vaccination of pwCF and their close contacts.
Source: PLoS One - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Source Type: research