Here, we offer methods of treatment for patients recovering from COVID-19. As more research is done, it’s being discovered that there are several lasting effects from the virus, many of which are causing challenges that can continue for unprecedented amounts of time. This condition has been called Long Haulers’ Disease, Long-COVID or Post-COVID.
If you are experiencing lasting side effects of the virus, contact our clinic to learn more about how our physical therapy can aid in your recovery from Long COVID, or Post-COVID19 Syndrome.
Note: We want to inform you that the patients recovering from COVID-19 at our clinic are no longer sick or contagious, and we are still taking the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.
How can therapy help with recovery?
Some common physical conditions we are seeing in people suspected to be suffering from Post-COVID are:
- Difficulty walking
- Shortness of breath
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Decreased balance
- Difficulties with swallowing
- Memory problems
- Difficulty with word-finding
- Cognitive changes
Some of the common mental health symptoms we are seeing are:
- Isolation
- Low mood
- Low motivation
- Loneliness
- Fear of the unknown
- Overall sadness
COVID-19 and Post-COVID19 isn’t the only cause of these impairments. They can also be the result of other health conditions and illnesses, such as the flu, pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and others.
Regardless of what the cause for your condition is, our physical therapists at Orthopedic Sports Therapy can help with recovery through the following types of training and exercise programs:
- Aerobic exercise and reconditioning for improved pulmonary health
- Stretching
- Endurance training
- Balance and gait training
- Upper and lower body strengthening exercises
- Breathing exercises to increase lung function and capacity
- Manual therapy
- Restoring muscle strength
Getting on the road to recovery Post-COVID19
It doesn’t matter if you’ve been experiencing the above-mentioned lingering side effects from COVID-19 and Post-COVID or another illness altogether; therapeutic intervention may benefit you and help you get back to living as normally as possible. Contact us today to set up an appointment and learn more about how physical therapy can treat Post-COVID symptoms.