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. 2020 Sep 10:pzaa157. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa157

Clinical Update for Physical Therapists: Coagulopathy and COVID-19

Kathleen Lukaszewicz 1, Ellen Hillegass 2,, Michael L Puthoff 3, A Kate McPhedran 4
PMCID: PMC7499770  PMID: 32914188

Abstract

Physical therapists have a unique role in both prevention of 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.

Keywords: coagulopathy, covid-19, Venous Thromboembolism


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