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Long COVID

Long COVID is an emerging health condition that occurs following an acute infection of COVID-19 that can occur in both hospitalized or non-hospitalized clients, and even in those who had a mild initial infection.

At least 10-30% of clients will continue to have symptoms 12 weeks after their acute infection.

Long COVID affects multiple body systems and can include impairments of multiple body systems including the respiratory, cardiac, renal, endocrine and neurological systems.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LONG COVID

  • Signs & Symptoms can vary greatly among patients and also fluctuate or change over time affecting multiple body systems.
  • Management of Long COVID requires a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Rehabilitation for Long COVID must be tailored to the individual, depending on their symptoms, goals and preferences.

After contracting COVID-19, many people will start to feel better in a few weeks. Unfortunately, some people take a lot longer to get better and have ongoing or new symptoms afterwards. These symptoms can change, come and go, or fluctuate over time. Healthcare professionals around the world have yet to establish a consensus definition for these post-COVID-19 symptoms. For the purposes of consistency this article will refer to the long term consequences of COVID-19 as “Long COVID”. Other common names include; “Long-Haul Covid” and “Long Haulers” “Post COVID-19 Condition”, “Post-COVID-19 Syndrome”, “Post-COVID Syndrome”, “Post-Acute COVID-19”, and “Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome

COMMON SYMPTONS

People present with clusters of overlapping symptoms such as fatigue or exhaustion, chest pressure or tightness, shortness of breath, headache, and cognitive dysfunction. Long COVID can be multi-dimensional, spanning symptoms and impairments, activity limitations and social participation restrictions. Long COVID may also be experienced as episodic and unpredictable in nature, with symptoms fluctuating and changing over time.

  • Fatigue / Exhaustion
  • Cognitive Dysfunction / Brain Fog
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Headache
  • Dizziness upon standing
  • Palpitations
  • Chest Pressure
  • Join or Muscle Pain

MANAGEMENT OF LONG COVID

Long COVID impacts people’s functional ability, social and family life, ability to work, and quality of life. Dealing with such complexity requires a multidisciplinary approach and patients’ involvement.

  • Speak to your Family Doctor regarding your Long COVID symptoms
  • Rule out RED FLAGS or other diagnosis
  • Ensure your Family Doctor clears you to start seeing a Physiotherapist and participate in light physical activity.

Your next step

Rehabilitation for Long COVID must be tailored to the individual, depending on their symptoms, goals and preferences.

At LiquidGym, our team of Therapists will take you through a comprehensive evaluation to determine the optimal rehabilitation plan for you and if needed, recommend other Healthcare practitioners to assist in your recovery.

EFFECTIVE REHABILITATION INTERVENTIONS TO SUPPORT SELF-MANAGEMENT OF SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE:

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ACTIVITY PACING

Maual therapy

BREATHING TECHNIQUES

HR monitoring

HEART RATE / OXYGEN SATURATION MONITORING

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EDUCATION

Our Therapists at LiquidGym can play an important role in the rehabilitation of people living with Long COVID: to balance activities with rest, to optimize recovery, and consider other factors important in symptom management solely beyond physical activity.

Treatments will also focus on other long-term impacts including psychosocial needs, spiritual well-being and community re-engagement.

CALL LIQUIDGYM TODAY TO BOOK WITH ONE OF OUR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO GET YOU BACK TO FEELING GREAT AGAIN!

CALL 613-820-8228 to book your appointment

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  • Please ensure you have completed your online assessment form before arriving for your appointment.
  • Your first appointment is a land appointment. Shorts and t-shirt/tank top are appropriate.
  • Bring your physician’s referral, if you have one (though not required)
  • Provide any relevant medical history
  • Bring any relevant reports/test results (e.g. x-rays, ultrasound scan, MRI reports)
  • Personal and family medical history
  • Major illnesses that you have experienced
  • Surgeries or operations that you have had
  • Medications that you are currently taking
  • Your level of activity at work and leisure
  • Sleeping habits
  • Blood pressure, pulse and breathing
  • Reflexes
  • Muscle strength
  • Flexibility
  • Range of motion
  • Coordination
  • Posture Analysis
  • X-Ray review
  • Movement Analysis

Is Athletic Therapy covered under insurance?

Some extended health insurance plans cover Athletic Therapy as a benefit. Please check your insurance plan if in doubt.

Can you bill directly to my insurance company?

No. We cannot bill insurance companies directly for Athletic Therapy services.

Does LiquidGym accept Motor Vehicle Accident claims?

No. As of September 1, 2021 we no longer submit nor bill for MVA claims. LiquidGym can, however, treat MVA injuries. You just need to pay our standard therapy rates at the time of your appointment.

Do you direct bill for Veterans Affairs, RCMP, and Canadian Forces?

Yes. If you have Blue Cross coverage through either Veterans Affairs, RCMP, or Canadian Forces, we can bill directly with Blue Cross. To proceed, we require your ID number and the contact information of your case manager, if applicable.

Many patients pay out-of-pocket for Athletic Therapy. At LiquidGym we respect your dollar by providing only one-on-one appointments with your Athletic Therapist. In addition to your on-site treatment, if appropriate, the therapist will provide a self-managed home care treatment program to facilitate your recovery.

Due to a high number of last-minute cancellations and missed appointments, any Athletic Therapy appointments canceled within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment time will be subjected to a $50 cancellation fee per 30 minutes of missed appointment time.

When you cancel your appointment, please inform office staff why you are canceling. This information will be passed along to your therapist.

Appointment reminder emails will be sent out 24 hours in advance.

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