Lessons from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for Long COVID Part 2: Physiological Characteristics During Acute Exercise Are Abnormal in People With Postexertional Symptom Exacerbation
ORCID
Todd Davenport - 0000-0001-5772-7727
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Sports Physical Therapy: JOSPT Blog
Department
Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences Department
Publication Date
2-9-2022
Abstract
In a previous post on the JOSPT Blog, we outlined the connection between postacute sequalae to novel coronavirus (long COVID) and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) through their common clinical presentation: postexertional symptom exacerbation (PESE). PESE suggests the presence of abnormal physiological responses to exercise/activity. These physiological responses may be measured using cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), which allows for careful characterization of cardiac, pulmonary, and metabolic functioning during exercise. We will review the characteristic findings on CPET in people with PESE.
Recommended Citation
Davenport, T. E.,
Stevens, S. R.,
Stevens, J.,
Snell, C. R.,
&
Van Ness, J. M.
(2022).
Lessons from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for Long COVID Part 2: Physiological Characteristics During Acute Exercise Are Abnormal in People With Postexertional Symptom Exacerbation.
Journal of Sports Physical Therapy: JOSPT Blog, ,
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/cop-facarticles/902
