Long COVID has been preliminarily defined as the presence of signs and symptoms that develop during or following an infection consistent with COVID-19 which continue for 12 weeks or more. Typically, it is referred to as acute COVID-19 until 4 weeks and ongoing COVID-19 from 4 to 12 weeks.
Extreme exhaustion (fatigue) post exertionalsymptom exacerbation (PESE)
Problems with memory and concentration (brain fog)
In Order to best meet your needs, a physiotherapist at Core Concept will work with other health professionals as part of your assessment and rehabilitation programme. Various tests may be carried out to understand and find the cause of symptoms such as :
Breathlessness
Feeling Faint or Fainting
Chest pain
Dizziness
Heart Palpitations
Low Oxygen Saturartion
Fatigue
Rehabilitation is defined as a set of interventions to optimise functioning in everyday activities, support individuals to recover or adjust, achieve their full potential and enable participation in education, work, recreation and meaningful life roles.
Safe and effective rehabilitation is a fundamental part of recovery. Rehabilitation for Long COVID must be tailored to the individual, depending on their symptoms, goals and preferences.
Rehabilitation for individuals recovering from COVID-19 is different for everyone. Here are some terms that may best describe your experience :
• Post-intensive care syndrome • Post-Viral Fatigue
• Permanent Organ Damage • Long-term COVID
Regardless of the symptoms you experience, physiotherapist at core concept will treat you as an individual and get to know the underlying cause before starting treatment.
Effective rehabilitation interventions to support self-management of symptoms may include :
• Activity Pacing • Heart Rate Monitoring
In order to best meet your needs, physiotherapist at Core Concept clinic will work with other health Professionals as part of your assessment and rehabilitation programme.
