Have you been diagnosed with COVID in the past? If so, you may find that your symptoms are still lingering.
There are a large number of people who experience persistent symptoms post-COVID. The term that was originally used to describe these individuals was “long haulers,” in order to represent those that were continuing to experience symptoms for weeks and even months after being diagnosed with the virus.
Many of these individuals who were hospitalized and especially on ventilators also required skilled intervention as symptoms continued, due to extreme deconditioning.
If this sounds like you, our Holly Springs, NC or Greensboro, NC physical therapy services could help you find relief from your persistent symptoms. To learn more, contact MEDIQ Physical Therapy today.
What should I know about long hauler symptoms?
It is no secret that these chronic symptoms can lead to impacts on personal life, relationships, work, and mental health.
Many “long hauler” symptoms include, but are not limited to:
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty sleeping
- Brain fog
There is little understanding on why symptoms continue in some individuals for this long, but physical therapy can help treat the symptoms at the source, so you can hopefully find some relief and normalcy once again.
How can physical therapy help with long hauler symptoms?
If you are still noticing COVID-related symptoms after your projected recovery period has ended, it is important to seek the help of a skilled professional who can prescribe rehabilitation services while still being able to monitor your health.
Because this is something that is new, professionals are taking the knowledge base that we have from rehabilitating people with significant heart and lung disease and applying some of those concepts here, with the goal of minimizing lingering symptoms and improving activity tolerance.
As stated by WebMD, “Post-COVID recovery programs offer hope to the so-called long-haul COVID patients, or long haulers. While many COVID patients recover after a few weeks, some have lingering symptoms for months, or longer, and may even get new symptoms.”
Get started on a post-COVID treatment plan today
If you are still experiencing the lingering effects of COVID-19, we can help. Contact MEDIQ Physical Therapy today to schedule a consultation with one of our Holly Springs, NC or Greensboro, NC physical therapists and discover how we can help you find relief from your symptoms.