Care for patients with musculoskeletal pain during the COVID-19 pandemic: Physical therapy and rehabilitation suggestions for pain management
Chien‐Chih Wang, Jian‐Kang Chao, Yu‐Hui Chang, Chen-Liang Chou, Chung-Lan Kao
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 has severely affected public health. Under social distancing and lockdown policies, patients with musculoskeletal pain have fewer opportunities than usual to receive routine medical care for pain management in hospitals. Therefore, we provided some suggestions for such patients to manage musculoskeletal pain and techniques that may be performed at home during this period.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePandemicPain managementRehabilitationPhysical therapyCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Musculoskeletal painHealth care2019-20 coronavirus outbreakDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakEconomic growthVirologyPathologyEconomicsLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Thermal Regulation in MedicineFibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research