All posts by Clarice Tang
How physios and occupational therapists are helping long COVID sufferers
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. Treating people for long COVID – that is, symptoms that last longer than four weeks after COVID infection – can be extremely complex due to the wide variety of problems associated with the condition. While there is no…
Tested positive to COVID? Go easy on yourself – try not to rush back to work or exercise
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. With COVID isolation rules largely gone, some people feel pressured to rush back to work, school, or other activities after testing positive to COVID. If your symptoms are mild, you might be tempted to just keep (remotely) working…
Regaining fitness after COVID infection can be hard. Here are 5 things to keep in mind before you start exercising again
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. Are you finding it difficult to get moving after having COVID? You are not alone. Even if you have mild symptoms, you may still experience difficulty in regaining your fitness. Building back up to exercise is important, but…
At home with COVID? 5 easy tips to help you breathe more easily
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. Shortness of breath, persistent cough and fatigue are common COVID signs and symptoms. And the vast majority of people will be managing their symptoms at home. As a cardiorespiratory physiotherapist, I help people with heart and breathing problems…