COVID-19 has shaken up the world as we know it. Everywhere we look, we see news and information regarding the virus, and the effects those who suffer from it. The side effects and impairments a person might experience after having COVID-19 can persist for months and recovery may not be an easy road to go down alone.
Did you have COVID-19, but are still experiencing one or more of the following symptoms?
- Weakened muscle strength
- Decreased heart and lung capacity
- Bodily aches and pains
- Balance and gait issues
- Fatigue
- Difficulty breathing (leading to neck pain, rib pain, back pain)
- Decreased stamina
- Impaired walking abilities
- Impaired ability to stand upright
Research shows there can be long-term and secondary impacts of COVID-19 on your body, such as chronic fatigue, loss of strength and endurance, orthopedic issues, and even some neurologic challenges.
Physical Therapy can help!
At Fitzgerald, we offer methods of treatment for patients recovering from COVID-19. As more research is done, it’s being discovered that there are several negative lasting effects from the virus, many of which are causing physical and emotional challenges that can continue for unprecedented amounts of time. The effects of this virus are also known as Post-COVID Syndrome, and Long COVID.
Physical Therapy Treatments For COVID-19
Post-COVID, many still find themselves feeling extremely weak and incapable of maintaining their normal routine during recovery.
We can help patients during recovery from COVID-19 through the following types of programs such as:
- Balance and gait training
- Upper and lower body strengthening exercises
- Breathing exercises to increase lung function and capacity
- Aerobic exercise and reconditioning for improved pulmonary health
- Stretching
- Endurance training
- Manual therapy
- Screening for other conditions that could be caused as a result of COVID-19
Your physical therapist will be able to do a full assessment of your condition, ask health-related questions regarding your experience with COVID-19 and pinpoint the sources of any pain or limitations. From there, he or she will devise a special treatment plan with the ultimate goal of getting your health back to normal and optimizing your levels of function.
We want to help you feel better soon! Visit our website here to learn more. Or easily book your appointment online now!
