Optimizing Outcomes With Physical Therapy Treatment for IndividuALs Surviving an ICU Admission for Covid-19

Physical therapy interventions will be supervised by a physical therapist (\>20 years of experience in ICU and pulmonary rehabilitation). Potential interventions include endurance/aerobic training (treadmill training, upper and lower extremity ergometer, and recumbent step machine), upper and lower extremity resistance strength training, balance training, functional movement training, and education. If the interventions are providing in the home environment the exercises will be completed through Zoom, video communications app. Home-based interventions will include seated and standing exercise including resistance exercises (such as lifting small weights) and endurance (e.g. marching or stepping in place, repetitive sit-to-stand training). Physical therapist will provide verbal instructions for motivation and adherence to exercise interventions.