Are you struggling from on-going symptoms from Covid-19 infection?
You are not alone. At least one in ten individuals who have had Covid19 are having symptoms beyond 5 weeks. This may include:
Physiotherapy can help you manage some of these symptoms through breathing specific exercises to combat breathlessness, pacing strategies to manage fatigue and advice/advocacy to sort out other issues. It is important that you are supported and believed - something we feel strongly about. It is also important that we recognize signs of Post Viral Fatigue and Post Exertional Malaise and adapt our strategies accordingly. We know exercise is effective in managing a number of chronic disease, may not be the answer in addressing Long Covid. It is essential that we recognize the warning signs.
- extreme fatigue
- shortness of breath
- chest pain
- racing heart
- sore throat/burning airways
- brain fog
Physiotherapy can help you manage some of these symptoms through breathing specific exercises to combat breathlessness, pacing strategies to manage fatigue and advice/advocacy to sort out other issues. It is important that you are supported and believed - something we feel strongly about. It is also important that we recognize signs of Post Viral Fatigue and Post Exertional Malaise and adapt our strategies accordingly. We know exercise is effective in managing a number of chronic disease, may not be the answer in addressing Long Covid. It is essential that we recognize the warning signs.
We at Breathe Well Physio are staying on top of the latest news, research and patient advocacy groups in order to help you manage your symptoms. This is a new disease and we don't have all of the answers, but we are here to support you. We are able to reach any individual in Alberta currently, using telehealth technology. Feel free to reach out if you are struggling.
BREATHE Program research project:
BREATHE is an innovative program to help individuals manage the many symptoms of Long Covid. The program is led by a physiotherapist and an exercise physiologist, with appearances by an occupational therapist, nutritionist and voice health consultant.
Topics covered by the program include:
Sessions are conducted via Zoom; all participants will have a 15 minute pre-screening video session with a physiotherapist prior to the start of the program. Interested participants are asked to call Synaptic at 403-984-4909.
If you would like to donate to the program, please visit https://www.synaptichealth.ca/ . Under "Support Us," choose "Donate." Please add in the comments the donation is for BREATHE so funds can be directed accordingly.
Topics covered by the program include:
- Fatigue management
- Breathlessness
- Cough Control
- Voice skills
- Dysautonomia management
- Sleep/relaxation
- Nutrition
- Cognitive support
Sessions are conducted via Zoom; all participants will have a 15 minute pre-screening video session with a physiotherapist prior to the start of the program. Interested participants are asked to call Synaptic at 403-984-4909.
If you would like to donate to the program, please visit https://www.synaptichealth.ca/ . Under "Support Us," choose "Donate." Please add in the comments the donation is for BREATHE so funds can be directed accordingly.
Long Covid Resources
Support Groups
https://www.wearebodypolitic.com/covid19
https://www.facebook.com/groups/920314451799658/
https://longcovid.physio/
Resources
https://physio-pedia.com/Long_COVID
https://www.thebreathingpt.co.uk/post/managing-long-covid-a-respiratory-physiotherapist-s-perspective
www.physiotherapyforbpd.org.uk/
https://www.longcovid.org/resources
https://www.physiosforme.com/covid-19