Post Covid Rehabilitation
COVID-19 is an infectious disease
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the recently discovered coronavirus. The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus enters the mouth via nose, mouth and eyes. Some studies suggest that the virus may be airborne and may be spread through fine infected droplets that remain suspended in the air in closed air-conditioned environments of offices, AC cabs or buses, shopping malls, and theatres due to lack of cross-ventilation, even when you are not in direct contact with an infected person
Post COVID 19
If you have just recovered from COVID-19 and returned home from hospital, you will face smaller small battles each day until you get back to your routine life. Due to the damage caused by the virus to the lungs and other organs, body takes time to recover and get back to its former state. Consult your Physiotherapist for help in adjusting to your new energy levels and limitations in physical, emotional, cognitive and social functioning.
Complications after a long ICU stay due to COVID-19
- Severe weakness/ Extreme fatigue
- Body pain/ Joint pain and stiffness
- Low oxygen saturation levels
- Shortness of breath
- Sleeping difficulty
- Long standing dry cough
- Low endurance
- Impaired lung function
- Limited mobility and ability to do daily activities
- Muscle wasting
Physiotherapy can help in
- Early mobilization and getting moving again
- Improve fitness
- Reduce breathlessness
- Increase muscle strength
- Improve balance and co-ordination
- Improve your thinking
- Reduce fatigue, stress and anxiety
- Boost mood, confidence and general well-being
- Improve stamina and energy
- Improve Lung functional capacity
Some simple tips to exercise safely
Drink plenty of water
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and supportive shoes
Avoid exercising in very hot weather
Exercise indoors in cold weather
Always warm-up before exercising, and cool down after exercising
