Following the rehabilitation of infectious diseases, many people believe that physical infirmity depends entirely on drugs to supplement recovery, and that physical exercise may be harmful, rather than useful.
The infected body does experience a “fight” and is often in a weaker state, such as fatigue, inactivity and short-temperature. Medicines at this stage can play a supportive role, for example, a combination of respiratory blood, immunosuppressive Chinese medicine, which can help to improve the symptoms of physical discomfort, supplement the nutrients and energy consumed by the infection, and promote the recovery of body function. But if it depends solely on drugs and neglects physical exercise, it goes into another area of error.
Physical exercise is irreplaceable for post-infection rehabilitation. Moderate motion can facilitate blood circulation and provide more adequate supplies of oxygen and nutrients to organs of the body. For example, walking, which is easy, accelerates heart rate, promotes metabolism and enhances CPR function. Long-term persistence helps to improve body tolerance and reduce weakness. There are also sports such as yoga, which focus on body stretching and respiration, which can help to relax, increase body flexibility, reduce muscle stress and acid problems, and have a significant effect on improving body discomfort after infection.
From the point of view of increased immunity, sport can stimulate the immune system and make it more active. Studies have shown that regular motion can contribute to increased activity of white cells, especially of neutral particles and lymphocytes, which play a key role in resistance to the invasion of pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. When we exercise, there is some stress in the body, which leads to self-regulation and strengthening of the immune system, which is difficult to replace with.
Physical recovery is very slow if it is not carried out during the period of rehabilitation. Long periods of bed rest or rest can lead to muscle atrophy, stiff joints and reduced body balance and coordination. For example, some older persons who refuse to exercise because of fear that they will not be able to cope with the disease quickly lose muscle power, making standing and walking, which could easily be accomplished, difficult and may even increase the risk of falling and falling.
Of course, post-infection movements need to follow scientifically sound principles. The first is a gradual process, in which a number of light motion methods can be chosen at an early stage, such as a slow walk of 10 – 15 minutes per day, or 1-2 times a day. As the body ‘ s ability to adapt increases, it gradually increases the strength and time of the movement, for example, to make the transition, to run, or to increase the time of the exercise to about 30 minutes. Second, care should be taken to ensure the safety and comfort of the sports environment and to prevent re-infection or respiratory discomfort in cold, humid or air-pollution environments. In addition, the exercise must be preceded by a warm-up exercise, followed by a stretching and relaxation exercise to reduce the occurrence of motor injuries such as muscle and joint sprains.
Infirmity after infection should not be dependent on drugs alone, but physical exercise was equally important. We should properly understand the relationship between drug rehabilitation and physical rehabilitation, integrate the two and develop individualized rehabilitation programmes based on our physical condition, in order to contribute more efficiently to the full recovery of the body, to re-establish a healthy and dynamic state and to better return to normal life and work.
