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Any tips to help recovery for a COVID Long-Hauler?

Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Dec 26, 2022 | Replies (115)
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@abennett

I am a physical therapist and have just had my first patient referred for COVID longhaulers symptoms. Are there any programs with established guidelines for cardiopulmonary progression that is different than a normal cardiac rehab program? Has anyone taken a class or seminar that they could recommend?

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avmcbellar | @avmcbellar | Jul 12, 2021

Hi @abennett you had to receive the order from a physician in order to see the covid patient. Perhaps ask the doctor for what he or she is expecting. Since the physician has to approve your orders and agree with your treatment, the physician should provide some guidance. Wish you and your patient well.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 12, 2021

Hi @abennett, welcome. Mayo Clinic Connect is an online community where patients can connect with one another. You will find additional post COVID recovery information here:
- Post COVID Recovery blog https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/post-covid-recovery/
- COVID for providers https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/provider-relations/covid-19-resources-for-providers

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rebalancemassage | @rebalancemassage | Jul 13, 2021

I'm an Active Release Techniques (ART) provider and have treated many long haulers with lingering symptoms of shortness of breath or not being able to fully expand their chest. Many had entrapped intercostal nerves and entrapments in the sternocostal joints. I'd also work on the arcuate ligament, right side. Also bilateral diaphragm stretching (non-manual). Check serratus posterior inferior and superior, and scalenes. That's a start?

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