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International Journal of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Volume 7 (2021), Article ID 7:IJPTR-170, 4 pages
https://doi.org/10.15344/2455-7498/2021/170
Case Report
The Effects of a Physical Therapy Program on Functional Outcomes in a COVID-19 Survivor: A Case Report

Roshan N Devarakonda1* and Andrew Piraino2,3

1Select Physical Therapy, 9055 Katy Fwy, Suite 440, Houston, Texas, USA
2Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Physical Therapy, Houston, Texas, USA
3University of Southern California Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, Los Angeles, California, USA
Dr. Roshan N Devarakonda, Select Physical Therapy, 9055 Katy Fwy, Suite 440, Houston, Texas 77024, USA, Tel: +1 (217)-552-4729; E-mail: rdevarakonda@selectmedical.com
09 March 2021; 24 March 2021; 26 March 2021
Devarakonda RN, Piraino A (2021) The Effects of a Physical Therapy Program on Functional Outcomes in a COVID-19 Survivor: A Case Report. Int J Phys Ther Rehab 7: 170. doi: https://doi.org/10.15344/2455-7498/2021/170

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