Clinical Update for Physical Therapists: Coagulopathy and COVID-19

Authors

Kathleen M. Lukaszewicz, Marquette UniversityFollow
Ellen Hillegass, Mercer University
Michael Puthoff, St. Ambrose University
A. Kate MacPhedran, Gannon University

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

12-2020

Publisher

American Physical Therapy Association

Source Publication

Physical Therapy

Source ISSN

0031-9023

Abstract

Physical therapists have a unique role in both prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) through the promotion of early mobility and physical activity and diagnosis through discovery of signs and symptoms of VTE. This Perspective updates clinicians on the latest information regarding pathophysiology of coagulopathy associated with COVID-19 and applies VTE clinical practice guidelines to COVID-19 in order to provide guidance on physical therapist management.

Comments

Published version. Physical Therapy, Vol. 100, No. 12 (December 2020): 2127-2133. DOI. © 2020 American Physical Therapy Association. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Lukaszewicz, Kathleen M.; Hillegass, Ellen; Puthoff, Michael; and MacPhedran, A. Kate, "Clinical Update for Physical Therapists: Coagulopathy and COVID-19" (2020). Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications. 179.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/phys_therapy_fac/179