Post COVID-19 Condition (AKA Long Covid)

What is Long Covid?

The World Health Organisation reports that currently “10% – 20% of people experience a variety of mid- and long-term effects after they recover from their initial illness” with Covid-19.

These symptoms can include fatigue, breathlessness, cognitive dysfunction (“brain fog”, loss of mental clarity, forgetfulness), psychological effects, and autonomic nervous system dysfunction.

How can a physio at Keryn Cowell Physiotherapy help?

We have been keeping up to date with the latest training and research to assist with the management of this condition
Our assessments are thorough and holistic, and we use relative and practical screening tools and outcome measures to help measure baseline function and track progress
Our treatment approach integrates land-based physical therapy and breathwork practices together with aquatic therapy and Watsu-style exercises in water. We have seen many successes so far in this combination approach to the rehabilitation of this condition
We work together within a multidisciplinary team to guide the rehabilitation and healing process

Specific symptoms and issues we can assist with include:

Shortness of breath // difficulty breathing // changes in breathing at rest or with exertion or exercise
Chronic, irritable cough
Fatigue
Difficulty with returning to work
Autonomic dysregulation (hot flushes, palpitations/pounding heart, erratic breathing, buzzing
in the nervous system, dizziness and more)
Deconditioning and weakness // difficulty returning to physical activity
Muscle and joint pain // nerve pain // headaches
Anxiety, difficulty with sleep and relaxation

If you feel that any of these describe what you are going through post-Covid, or at any time, please do get in touch. We can assist you to get your life and function back!

Call us now to find out more