By RehabVisions | General
Physical, occupational and speech therapy can be a great service for patients recovering from COVID-19. Here are 10 ways that therapists can help:
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- Aerobic training to improve cardiovascular and pulmonary health while monitoring rate of exertion
- Strength training to regain lost muscle strength
- Endurance training to decrease fatigue and increase participation in pre-COVID activities
- Balance training to reduce fall risk
- Training to improve mobility and prior function
- Training on strategies and techniques to increase independence and safety
- Assessment of vital signs during therapy to provide the just-right challenge
- Education and training in-home exercise programs
- Energy conservation skills and work simplification techniques
- Assistance with swallowing difficulties due to reduced respiratory support or ventilator use
If you’re recovering after a COVID-19 hospital stay or positive diagnosis, and you need help from a therapist to get back to your normal level of activity, please contact us for more information.
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