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

Authors

Todd E. Davenport, University of the PacificFollow
Staci R. Stevens, Workwell Foundation
J. Mark Van Ness, University of the PacificFollow
Jared Stevens, Workwell Foundation
Christopher R. Snell, Workwell Foundation

ORCiD

Todd E. Davenport: 0000-0001-5772-7727

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Blog

DOI

10.2519/jospt.blog.20220209/full/

Publication Date

2-16-2022

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.

Davenport, T. E., Stevens, S. R., Van Ness, J. M., Stevens, J., & Snell, C. R. (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 Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Blog, , DOI: 10.2519/jospt.blog.20220209/full/
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/phs-facarticles/688