Table 2

Treatment components

Treatment componentExamples
Information and educationCOVID-19 and long COVID, postexertional malaise, active and healthy lifestyle, pacing and coping strategies, sleep hygiene, …
Muscle strength trainingPhased exercise programme, based on RPE scores.
Endurance training
Respiratory muscle training, breathing exercisesFunctional breathing exercises, mucus clearance strategies, relaxation exercises, inspiratory muscle training, …
  • This list is not limitative and must be adapted to the patients’ need.

  • RPE, rating of perceived exertion.