Jun 2022 | Phoenix | Univ.-Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Bloch
Sport after COVID-19 disease: What to watch out for?
Many recreational and even top athletes report still suffering from medical problems months after their COVID-19 disease. In this interview, Professor Bloch, head of the Institute for Molecular and Cellular Sports Medicine at the Cologne Sports University, explains what he thinks should be taken into account when resuming physical activity after contracting COVID-19.
Patients suffering from permanent exhaustion (fatigue) and exercise intolerance should be cautious about exercise or training therapies. Depending on the severity of the exercise intolerance, the symptoms can worsen even after daily exertion. Constant exertion can also lead to a long-term or permanent worsening of the condition.
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Bloch
Univ. Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Bloch is head of the Institute for Molecular and Cellular Sports Medicine at the Cologne Sports University. Bloch's research focuses on the medical and cell biological adaptation of tissues and organs to physical exertion. Among other things, he also deals with the effects of physical exercise on cancer patients, interval training as a means of slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis, the effects of anabolic steroids on the heart and mitochondrial adaptation processes through endurance training.