{"id":4585,"date":"2026-08-21T11:32:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/?page_id=4585"},"modified":"2026-08-21T11:32:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:32:52","slug":"long-covid-rehabilitation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/long-covid-rehabilitation\/","title":{"rendered":"Long COVID Rehabilitation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4585\" class=\"elementor elementor-4585\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62cd058 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"62cd058\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1de115 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e1de115\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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aria-hidden=\\&quot;true\\&quot;&gt;&lt;\\\/i&gt;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;},&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nav-menu.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"elementor-nav-menu--dropdown elementor-nav-menu__container\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul id=\"menu-2-f0b9330\" class=\"elementor-nav-menu\"><li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4057\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4058\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/general-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">General physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4059\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/sports-injury-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports injury clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4060\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/back-and-neck-pain-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Back and neck pain clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4061\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/shoulder-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Shoulder clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4062\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/hip-and-knee-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hip and knee clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4063\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/foot-and-ankle-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Foot and ankle clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4064\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/hand-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hand therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4065\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/tmj-jaw-pain-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">TMJ (jaw pain) physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4066\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/vestibular-dizziness-vertigo-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Vestibular physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4067\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/chronic-pain-management\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Chronic pain management<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4068\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/fibromyalgia-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Fibromyalgia rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4069\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/hypermobility-eds-hsd-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hypermobility (EDS\/HSD) clinic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4073\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Specialist Rehabilitation<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4074\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/stroke-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Stroke rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4075\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cardiac-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cardiac rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4076\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/parkinsons-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Parkinson&#8217;s rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4077\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/multiple-sclerosis-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Multiple sclerosis rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4078\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/neurological-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Neurological rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4079\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/orthopaedic-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Orthopaedic rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4080\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/joint-replacement-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Joint replacement rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4081\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/fracture-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Fracture rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4082\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/falls-prevention\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Falls prevention<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4083\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/balance-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Balance clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4084\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/elderly-rehabilitation-frailty-programme\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Elderly rehabilitation (frailty programme)<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4085\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cancer-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cancer rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4086\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/long-covid-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Long COVID rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4087\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/respiratory-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Respiratory physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4088\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/amputee-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Amputee rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4089\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Health<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4090\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/womens-health-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Women&#8217;s health physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4091\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pelvic-floor-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pelvic floor rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4092\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pessary-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pessary clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4093\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pregnancy-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pregnancy physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4094\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/postnatal-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Postnatal rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4095\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/diastasis-recti-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Diastasis recti rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4096\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/mens-pelvic-health\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Men&#8217;s pelvic health<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4097\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/continence-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Continence clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4098\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/paediatric-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Paediatric physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4099\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/teenage-sports-injuries\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Teenage sports injuries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4100\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports &#038; Performance<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4101\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/sports-massage\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports massage<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4102\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pilates\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pilates<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4104\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/running-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Running assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4105\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/running-gait-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Running gait analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4106\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cycling-biomechanics\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cycling biomechanics<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4107\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/return-to-sport-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Return-to-sport testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4108\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/injury-prevention-programmes\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Injury prevention programmes<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4109\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/performance-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Performance screening<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4110\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pre-season-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pre-season screening<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4111\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/strength-conditioning\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Strength &#038; conditioning<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/functional-movement-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Functional movement screening<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4113\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Diagnostics &#038; Technology<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4114\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/shockwave-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Shockwave therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4115\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/therapeutic-ultrasound\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Therapeutic ultrasound<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4116\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/ultrasound-guided-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Ultrasound-guided rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4117\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/digital-gait-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Digital gait analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4118\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/movement-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Movement analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4119\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/force-plate-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Force plate testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4120\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/balance-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Balance assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4121\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/grip-strength-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Grip strength testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4123\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/workplace-ergonomic-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Workplace ergonomic assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4124\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/home-ergonomic-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Home ergonomic assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4125\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/wearable-movement-monitoring\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Wearable movement monitoring<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4126\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/tele-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Tele-rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4127\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Integrative Care<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4128\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/medical-acupuncture\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Medical acupuncture<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4129\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/dry-needling\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Dry needling<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4130\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cupping-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cupping therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4131\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/specialist-ayurveda-treatments\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" 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Some experience ongoing fatigue or breathlessness, while others may notice weakness, dizziness, difficulty concentrating or a significant reduction in how much physical activity they can manage.<\/p><p>Long COVID rehabilitation focuses on understanding your symptoms and helping you manage daily activity in a way that is appropriate for your current health.<\/p><p>Treatment may include pacing, breathing exercises, mobility work, strengthening and carefully planned physical activity. The approach is individual and should take account of how your symptoms respond both during activity and afterwards.<\/p><h2><b>What is Long COVID rehabilitation?<\/b><\/h2><p>Long COVID rehabilitation supports people who continue to experience symptoms following COVID-19 and whose daily activities, mobility or physical capacity have been affected.<\/p><p>Symptoms can fluctuate and may involve several different body systems.<\/p><p>Rehabilitation may help with:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fatigue<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Breathlessness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reduced strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reduced physical fitness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty walking longer distances<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Dizziness or light-headedness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Balance problems<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Muscle and joint discomfort<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty returning to exercise<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reduced confidence with physical activity<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Post-exertional symptom worsening<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty returning to work or normal routines<\/li><\/ul><p>The aim is not to push everyone through a standard exercise programme. Rehabilitation needs to reflect the symptoms you are experiencing and how your body responds to activity.<\/p><h2><b>When rehabilitation may help<\/b><\/h2><p>An assessment may be useful if you are experiencing:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Persistent fatigue<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reduced physical endurance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Breathlessness during everyday activities<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Weakness following illness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty using stairs<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reduced walking distance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Dizziness when standing or moving<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty returning to exercise<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Muscle weakness or stiffness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reduced balance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Symptoms that worsen after activity<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty managing work or household tasks<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reduced confidence following illness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty deciding how much activity is appropriate<\/li><\/ul><p>Some people mainly need help rebuilding physical capacity, while others need support managing fluctuating symptoms before increasing exercise.<\/p><h2><b>What happens during your first appointment?<\/b><\/h2><p>Your first appointment begins with a discussion about your COVID illness, current symptoms and how they affect everyday life.<\/p><p>The physiotherapist may ask about:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">When you had COVID<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">How symptoms have changed over time<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fatigue<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Breathlessness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Dizziness or palpitations<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pain<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sleep<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking ability<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Current exercise<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Activities that worsen symptoms<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">How you feel in the hours or days after activity<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Work and household responsibilities<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Other medical conditions<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Current medication<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">What you would like to return to doing<\/li><\/ul><p>Depending on your symptoms, the physical assessment may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Balance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Joint movement<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">General mobility<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sit-to-stand movements<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Breathing pattern<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Physical endurance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Your response to light activity<\/li><\/ul><p>The assessment helps determine what type and amount of rehabilitation may be appropriate.<\/p><h2><b>What rehabilitation may include<\/b><\/h2><p>There is no single exercise programme for Long COVID.<\/p><p>Treatment is based on your individual symptoms and response to activity.<\/p><h2><b>Activity management and pacing<\/b><\/h2><p>Pacing can help you balance activity and recovery without repeatedly exceeding what your body can currently manage.<\/p><p>This may involve:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Breaking larger tasks into smaller sections<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Alternating physical and less demanding activities<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Planning recovery periods<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Prioritising important activities<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Monitoring how symptoms respond<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Increasing activity only when symptoms remain reasonably stable<\/li><\/ul><p>The aim is to establish a manageable baseline before trying to do more.<\/p><h2><b>Strengthening exercises<\/b><\/h2><p>Periods of illness and reduced activity can lead to muscle weakness.<\/p><p>Where appropriate, strengthening may focus on:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Legs and hips<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Arms and shoulders<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Trunk muscles<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">General whole-body strength<\/li><\/ul><p>Exercises can begin at a low level and progress when your symptoms allow.<\/p><h2><b>Walking and mobility<\/b><\/h2><p>If your walking distance has reduced, rehabilitation may begin with shorter periods of activity.<\/p><p>The programme may gradually work towards:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking around the home<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Longer indoor walks<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Outdoor walking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stairs<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Community mobility<\/li><\/ul><p>Progression depends on how you respond during and after activity.<\/p><h2><b>Breathing exercises<\/b><\/h2><p>Some people experience ongoing breathlessness or changes in their breathing pattern after COVID.<\/p><p>Rehabilitation may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Breathing control<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Slower, more relaxed breathing<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Positioning to help manage breathlessness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Coordinating breathing with activity<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Gradually increasing tolerance to movement<\/li><\/ul><p>Significant or unexplained breathlessness should be medically assessed where appropriate.<\/p><h2><b>Balance exercises<\/b><\/h2><p>If dizziness, weakness or reduced activity has affected balance, exercises may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Standing balance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stepping<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Turning<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Lower-limb strengthening<\/li><\/ul><p>The programme can be adjusted according to your stability and confidence.<\/p><h2><b>Home rehabilitation programme<\/b><\/h2><p>You may receive exercises or activity guidance to follow between appointments.<\/p><p>The programme should remain manageable and flexible enough to adapt to changes in symptoms.<\/p><h2><b>Understanding post-exertional symptom exacerbation<\/b><\/h2><p>Some people with Long COVID experience a delayed worsening of symptoms after physical, mental or emotional activity.<\/p><p>This is sometimes called post-exertional symptom exacerbation, or PESE.<\/p><p>Symptoms may become worse later the same day or during the following day or two.<\/p><p>This may include increased:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fatigue<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pain<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Headaches<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Dizziness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cognitive difficulty<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sleep problems<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Flu-like symptoms<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">General exhaustion<\/li><\/ul><p>If this pattern is present, repeatedly pushing through symptoms or following a fixed programme of increasing exercise may make recovery more difficult.<\/p><p>Rehabilitation should instead focus on identifying an activity level that can be managed without repeatedly triggering significant symptom worsening.<\/p><h2><b>Pacing rather than pushing through<\/b><\/h2><p>With some injuries, gradually doing more each week can be straightforward.<\/p><p>Long COVID does not always behave in this way.<\/p><p>If symptoms fluctuate or worsen after exertion, activity may need to be adjusted according to your response rather than increased automatically.<\/p><p>Pacing may involve looking at:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Physical activity<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Work<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Household tasks<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Social activities<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Concentration<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Travel<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Exercise<\/li><\/ul><p>All of these use energy.<\/p><p>A demanding working day, for example, may affect how much exercise is realistic on the same day.<\/p><h2><b>Managing fatigue<\/b><\/h2><p>Fatigue can be one of the most limiting symptoms of Long COVID.<\/p><p>It may feel different from normal tiredness and may not resolve simply by sleeping or taking a short rest.<\/p><p>Rehabilitation may help you identify:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Activities that require the most energy<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Times of day when energy is better<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Activities that commonly trigger symptom worsening<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">How much activity you can manage consistently<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Where tasks can be broken into smaller parts<\/li><\/ul><p>The aim is to use available energy more effectively while maintaining appropriate levels of movement.<\/p><h2><b>Better and more difficult days<\/b><\/h2><p>Long COVID symptoms can change considerably from day to day.<\/p><p>On a better day, it can be tempting to catch up on everything that was not possible earlier in the week.<\/p><p>Doing much more than usual may sometimes lead to increased symptoms afterwards.<\/p><p>A more consistent approach may involve maintaining a manageable level of activity even when you feel better, then increasing gradually if your symptoms remain stable.<\/p><p>On more difficult days, the programme can be reduced rather than completely abandoned.<\/p><h2><b>Breathlessness<\/b><\/h2><p>Breathlessness may occur during activities that previously felt easy.<\/p><p>This may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Using stairs<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Dressing<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Showering<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Household activities<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Talking while moving<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Exercise<\/li><\/ul><p>Rehabilitation may help you manage breathing during activity and gradually increase what you can tolerate where appropriate.<\/p><p>However, breathlessness can have several causes.<\/p><p>New, severe or unexplained breathlessness should be medically assessed rather than automatically assumed to be part of Long COVID.<\/p><h2><b>Dizziness and light-headedness<\/b><\/h2><p>Some people experience dizziness, light-headedness or a racing heartbeat when standing or remaining upright.<\/p><p>If these symptoms are present, exercise may need to be modified.<\/p><p>Rehabilitation might initially use:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Seated exercises<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Lying exercises<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Gentle strengthening<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Carefully controlled position changes<\/li><\/ul><p>before progressing towards longer periods of upright activity.<\/p><p>Significant or persistent symptoms may also require medical assessment for problems affecting heart rate or blood pressure regulation.<\/p><h2><b>Muscle weakness and deconditioning<\/b><\/h2><p>A long period of reduced activity can result in a loss of strength and physical fitness.<\/p><p>This may make normal activities feel much more demanding.<\/p><p>You may notice difficulty with:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Standing from a chair<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stairs<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Carrying shopping<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking further<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Household tasks<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Returning to the gym<\/li><\/ul><p>Where post-exertional symptom worsening is not preventing progression, strengthening can gradually rebuild physical capacity.<\/p><p>The starting point should reflect your current ability rather than your fitness before COVID.<\/p><h2><b>Getting back to walking<\/b><\/h2><p>Walking is often one of the first activities people want to rebuild.<\/p><p>A suitable starting point might be much shorter than your previous walking distance.<\/p><p>Rather than increasing every day automatically, it can be useful to see how your body responds over the following hours and days.<\/p><p>If symptoms remain stable, walking can gradually progress.<\/p><p>If symptoms repeatedly worsen afterwards, the amount may need to be reduced or approached differently.<\/p><h2><b>Returning to stairs<\/b><\/h2><p>Stairs can feel particularly difficult when fatigue, breathlessness and leg weakness occur together.<\/p><p>Rehabilitation may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Leg strengthening<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sit-to-stand exercises<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Step exercises<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Breathing control<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pacing<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Practising stairs gradually<\/li><\/ul><p>The goal is to improve both physical capacity and the way energy is managed during the task.<\/p><h2><b>Returning to exercise<\/b><\/h2><p>Returning to exercise after Long COVID needs to be individual.<\/p><p>For people who do not experience post-exertional symptom exacerbation, rehabilitation may gradually progress towards:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cycling<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strength training<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Swimming<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Gym exercise<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Running<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Exercise classes<\/li><\/ul><p>For people whose symptoms significantly worsen after exertion, increasing exercise may not initially be appropriate.<\/p><p>In these cases, symptom management and pacing should come first.<\/p><p>The goal is not to return to a previous fitness routine as quickly as possible, but to find an approach your body can tolerate.<\/p><h2><b>Returning to the gym<\/b><\/h2><p>If you trained regularly before COVID, your previous weights or exercise duration may initially be too demanding.<\/p><p>A return to the gym may begin with:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fewer exercises<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Lower resistance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Longer recovery periods<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Shorter sessions<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Seated exercises where appropriate<\/li><\/ul><p>Only one part of the programme may need to increase at a time.<\/p><p>Your response later that day and during the following days is also important when deciding whether the level is suitable.<\/p><h2><b>Balance problems<\/b><\/h2><p>Weakness, dizziness and reduced activity can affect balance.<\/p><p>You may feel less confident:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking outdoors<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Turning quickly<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Using stairs<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking in busy environments<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Standing for longer periods<\/li><\/ul><p>Treatment may include balance exercises, strengthening and walking practice.<\/p><p>If significant dizziness is present, further vestibular or medical assessment may also be appropriate.<\/p><h2><b>Pain and stiffness<\/b><\/h2><p>Long COVID can sometimes be associated with muscle or joint discomfort.<\/p><p>Reduced activity may also contribute to stiffness.<\/p><p>Physiotherapy may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Comfortable mobility exercises<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strengthening<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Activity management<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Movement advice<\/li><\/ul><p>Pain that is new, severe or significantly different from your normal symptoms should be medically reviewed when appropriate.<\/p><h2><b>Concentration and cognitive fatigue<\/b><\/h2><p>Long COVID can sometimes affect concentration, memory and mental stamina.<\/p><p>Even activities that are not physically demanding may use significant amounts of energy.<\/p><p>This is important when planning rehabilitation.<\/p><p>A day involving meetings, computer work or sustained concentration may affect the amount of physical activity you can comfortably manage.<\/p><p>Your activity plan can therefore consider both physical and cognitive demands rather than focusing only on exercise.<\/p><h2><b>Sleep and recovery<\/b><\/h2><p>Sleep problems can occur alongside Long COVID and may make fatigue more difficult to manage.<\/p><p>Although physiotherapy does not directly treat every cause of disturbed sleep, your rehabilitation programme can consider how activity timing, rest and daily routines affect your symptoms.<\/p><p>The goal is to create a pattern of activity that can be sustained rather than repeatedly leaving you exhausted.<\/p><h2><b>Returning to everyday activities<\/b><\/h2><p>Recovery should relate to what you actually need and want to do.<\/p><p>Your goals may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Showering without needing a long recovery<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Preparing meals<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Shopping<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking outdoors<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Using stairs<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Caring for children<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Completing household tasks<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Driving<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Socialising<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Returning to hobbies<\/li><\/ul><p>Rehabilitation can gradually work towards these activities rather than focusing only on formal exercise.<\/p><h2><b>Returning to work<\/b><\/h2><p>Returning to work can be difficult when fatigue, concentration problems and physical symptoms occur together.<\/p><p>A full working day may initially be too demanding even if individual tasks seem manageable.<\/p><p>Depending on your situation, a return-to-work plan may involve:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Shorter working hours<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Gradually increasing hours<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">More frequent breaks<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Working from home where possible<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reducing physically demanding tasks<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Managing concentration-heavy activities<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Gradually increasing workload<\/li><\/ul><p>The aim is to build towards a sustainable working routine rather than returning quickly and repeatedly needing time away because symptoms worsen.<\/p><h2><b>Confidence with activity<\/b><\/h2><p>After months of unpredictable symptoms, it is understandable to become uncertain about exercise and movement.<\/p><p>You may worry about doing too much or triggering another period of increased symptoms.<\/p><p>Rehabilitation can help you understand your current limits and identify a more predictable starting point.<\/p><p>Confidence may gradually improve as you learn which activities your body can tolerate and how to respond when symptoms change.<\/p><h2><b>Rehabilitation is not the same for everyone<\/b><\/h2><p>Long COVID can present very differently between individuals.<\/p><p>One person may mainly need help rebuilding strength after a prolonged illness.<\/p><p>Another may have significant fatigue and post-exertional symptom worsening that requires careful pacing.<\/p><p>Another may primarily experience dizziness or breathlessness.<\/p><p>For this reason, rehabilitation should be based on the individual symptom pattern rather than using one standard progression.<\/p><h2><b>Working with other healthcare professionals<\/b><\/h2><p>Long COVID can affect several areas of health, so rehabilitation may involve more than physiotherapy.<\/p><p>Depending on your symptoms, your care may also involve:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Your GP<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Long COVID services<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Occupational therapists<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Respiratory specialists<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cardiology services<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Psychology or wellbeing services<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Dietitians<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Speech and language therapists<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Other relevant healthcare professionals<\/li><\/ul><p>Physiotherapy mainly focuses on movement, physical activity, mobility and exercise management.<\/p><p>Other professionals may support areas such as cognition, work, breathing, nutrition or wider medical symptoms.<\/p><h2><b>When further medical assessment may be needed<\/b><\/h2><p>Not every new symptom should automatically be attributed to Long COVID.<\/p><p>Seek appropriate medical assessment if you experience:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">New or severe chest pain<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Significant or rapidly worsening breathlessness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fainting or loss of consciousness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">New severe or persistent palpitations<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sudden weakness or numbness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">New difficulty speaking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">New significant problems with coordination<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Coughing up blood<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A significant unexplained deterioration in your health<\/li><\/ul><p>New or concerning symptoms should be appropriately investigated before exercise is progressed.<\/p><h2><b>Treatment based on your goals<\/b><\/h2><p>Long COVID affects people differently, so rehabilitation goals should be individual.<\/p><p>You may want to:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Manage fatigue more effectively<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walk further<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Use stairs more comfortably<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Return to work<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Exercise again<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Improve strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Manage breathlessness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Return to the gym<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Complete household activities<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Socialise more comfortably<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Understand how much activity you can safely manage<\/li><\/ul><p>Your rehabilitation programme can be developed around these goals and adapted as symptoms change.<\/p><h2><b>Progress may not be a straight line<\/b><\/h2><p>Long COVID recovery can fluctuate.<\/p><p>You may have periods where activity becomes easier followed by days when symptoms increase.<\/p><p>A difficult day does not necessarily mean that all previous progress has been lost.<\/p><p>Progress may be better assessed over time by looking at changes such as:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Managing more daily activity<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Recovering more easily after tasks<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Improved strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Increased walking tolerance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Better symptom management<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Returning to work or hobbies<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Greater confidence with movement<\/li><\/ul><p>The rehabilitation programme can be adjusted according to these longer-term patterns.<\/p><h2><b>How long does Long COVID rehabilitation take?<\/b><\/h2><p>There is no fixed timeline.<\/p><p>The length of rehabilitation depends on:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Your symptoms<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">How long they have been present<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Whether activity causes delayed symptom worsening<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Current strength and fitness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Other medical conditions<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Work and daily responsibilities<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">How symptoms change over time<\/li><\/ul><p>Some people may mainly need advice and a structured return to activity.<\/p><p>Others may require a longer period of rehabilitation and symptom management.<\/p><p>The programme should progress according to your response rather than a fixed timetable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-825cab1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"825cab1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-654f464 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"654f464\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a1254f elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"5a1254f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9441\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9441\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Should I exercise if I have Long COVID?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9441\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9441\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This depends on your symptoms. Some people benefit from gradually increasing exercise, while people who experience significant post-exertional symptom worsening may need to focus on pacing and symptom management before increasing physical activity.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9442\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9442\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is post-exertional symptom exacerbation?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9442\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9442\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a worsening of symptoms following physical, mental or emotional activity. Symptoms may appear immediately or be delayed until later that day or the following days.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9443\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9443\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Should I push through fatigue?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9443\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9443\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeatedly pushing through significant fatigue may trigger symptom worsening for some people. A more manageable approach is often to identify a sustainable level of activity and adjust it according to your response.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9444\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9444\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can physiotherapy help with breathlessness?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9444\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9444\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiotherapy may help with breathing control, movement and gradual activity where appropriate. New, severe or unexplained breathlessness should also receive appropriate medical assessment.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9445\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9445\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can physiotherapy help with dizziness?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9445\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9445\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the cause, rehabilitation may include balance work and modified exercises. Persistent dizziness or symptoms such as palpitations when standing may also require further medical assessment.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9446\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9446\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I return to the gym?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9446\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9446\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possibly, but your return should reflect your current symptoms rather than your previous fitness level. Sessions may initially need to be shorter and less demanding.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9447\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9447\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can physiotherapy help me return to work?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9447\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9447\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation can help build physical capacity and develop pacing strategies. A phased return may also be useful when fatigue or other symptoms make a full working day difficult.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9448\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9448\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will I receive exercises to do at home?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9448\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9448\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. 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