What is Long Covid?

It is normal for Covid symptoms, such as fatigue or shortness of breath, to persist for up to four weeks after becoming unwell. However for some people, the symptoms will persist far beyond that. When they are present for more than 12 weeks, it is referred to as Long Covid.

Long Covid symptoms may be constant, or they may appear in waves or cycles. You can have a period of weeks or months of feeling relatively well, followed by a period of extreme fatigue or shortness of breath.

Long Covid has a wide range of symptoms including:

  • Fatigue
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain or tightness
  • Dizziness/Vertigo
  • Joint/muscle pain
  • Problems with memory and concentration (“brain fog”)
  • Persistent cough
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Heart palpitations
  • Depression and anxiety

How can our Chartered Physiotherapists help?

Fatigue Management. Our chartered physiotherapists can guide you on how to exercise safely and gradually improve your activity levels by developing a restorative exercise programme that works for you. We can work with you to identify triggers for when you are doing too much. We can also teach you pacing strategies. For example, to help manage your fatigue in your day-to-day life.

Remember to STOP, REST and PACE

Long Covid

Managing shortness of breath – Our chartered physiotherapists can help you with specific issues such as shortness of breath by teaching you breathing exercises and strategies for breathlessness.

Vertigo – Our chartered physiotherapists can assess you for post-covid vertigo, and teach you vestibular rehabilitation exercises to help improve your symptoms.

If you are suffering with long-covid and would like to speak to one of our chartered Physiotherapists call us on 021-4633455 or book an appointment now. We hope you enjoyed this blog from Louise O’Hare, Chartered Physiotherapist.

This blog is provided for information purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Seek the advice of your doctor with any queries regarding a medical condition.