Could exercise help patients fight long COVID fatigue
Over months, this produces a lower metabolic rate, reduced functional capacity, and a body composition that looks thinner but is metabolically weaker
For example, athletes with high muscle mass may have a high BMI but low body fat, while someone with a normal BMI could still have excess visceral fat
A randomised controlled trial published in Clinical Infectious Diseases demonstrated that Thymosin Alpha-1 treatment in severe COVID-19 patients reduced 28-day mortality by 30% compared to standard care alone.17 While this was acute disease, not long COVID, it confirms the biological plausibility of the immune mechanism
Ideal candidates typically: Have a localized knee cartilage tear rather than widespread arthritis Are younger and active, aiming to return to sports or daily activities Have good overall knee stability and alignment Dr