Why Physical Therapy Should Be A Part of Your COVID-19 Recovery

COVID-19 has been associated with a variety of symptoms, with severities that vary greatly from one person to another. Whether symptoms were mild or severe, it can take awhile to feel like you’re back to normal. Many people report shortness of breath and feel like they lost some of their conditioning while running, playing sports or just in every day life. Some people report they feel weaker from inactivity and not going to the gym while they quarantine.

So how can physical therapy help a person recovery more efficiently from COVID-19? Physical Therapists, especially those working in the sports performance and training realm like ROC Physical Therapy, are positioned to assist with recovery from COVID’s effects. Our expertise can help guide a graduated fitness program to maximize the benefits of exercise in your recovery without over doing it or not challenging yourself enough.

Calculating and monitoring your heart rate is just one example of how a PT can help you recover. As you are getting your strength back, it can be very easy to overexert yourself. We can recommend specific exercises and rep counts to make sure that you are within a range that is safe and effective for you. Your PT is an expert in every piece of exercise equipment in their clinic and will be able to think creatively to build a plan that’s right for you. Some patients after being immobile also develop stiffness or pain. We can employ hands-on manual techniques to assist with pain and stiffness as well as show you specific breathing work to help reduce overall stress and therefore decrease your tension and pain.

Your physical therapy, sports performance or personal training plan will likely change from one week to the next. As you get stronger, we will make small adjustments to make sure you are challenging yourself in a safe and effective way. Likewise, having an expert by your side will ensure that you aren’t pushing through an exercise plan that puts you at risk for injury or overdoing it.

Have you had a confirmed COVID-19 infection? Have you recovered from the initial illness, but more than a few days later you continue to suffer from symptoms like brain fog, chest pain, digestive issues, trouble sleeping, weight loss or continued respiratory and flu-like symptoms. If so, you could benefit from a guided exercise routine set up by Dr. Mike or Dr. Sean, utilizing their strength and condition and medical background.

Give us a call (585-484-0005) or email us at info@rocptperformance.com to discuss how we can help if you are still recovering from the effects of COVID-19 or pass our information along to a friend or family member that may benefit from our expertise.