Exercise and COVID-19 Can Be a Dangerous Combination, Evidence Shows
like deep vein thrombosis —something active people may also be more likely to develop in part because of our low resting heart rates, which can cause blood to pool in our calves if we sit for prolonged periods of time, like a long car ride. Dehydration and injuries also raise the risk.
Calf pain, swelling, and/or tenderness are red flags to get checked. “Again, you need to pay attention to anything unusual,” Dr. Metzl says. “I cared for a cyclist who developed blood clots in both of her legs because of COVID-19 and nearly had to have one of her legs amputated. Now is the time to be extra careful and not blow off symptoms.
“Everyone is unique and this disease affects everyone uniquely and can affect the whole body in many ways, so there is no absolute algorithm for resuming activity as there is for a sprained ankle,” says Dr. Metzl, who authored a recently published review article titledAs a general rule, people who have had COVID-19 should be followed closely, especially in the first three to six months as they return to exercise programs, Dr. Metzl and his co-authors conclude in the study.
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