Physical Therapy

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Physical therapy for Long COVID focuses on helping patients regain strength, mobility, and endurance while avoiding symptom flare-ups. Because many people experience post-exertional crashes, therapy must be gentle, individualized, and adjusted to tolerance. A physical therapist may start with breathing exercises, stretching, balance training, or light strengthening before gradually building activity. Close monitoring is important, since pushing too hard can worsen fatigue, pain, or brain fog. The goal is to support safe recovery, improve function, and help patients return to daily activities at a pace their body can handle.

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Long COVID

AI generated Summary: Based on the provided information, there are no reviews available for the effectiveness of Physical Therapy as a treatment for Long COVID. The lack of reviews and the author's rating of 0 suggests that there is currently insufficient evidence to determine the efficacy of this treatment for Long COVID.

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Dr. Curbside

September 29, 2025

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Physical therapy may benefit some people with Long COVID, but it needs to be carefully tailored to each patient’s tolerance. Studies show that structured rehab programs with breathing exercises, gentle strengthening, and gradual activity can improve fatigue, breathlessness, and quality of life. However, patients with post-exertional symptom exacerbation (PESE) require a cautious, pacing-first approach to avoid worsening their symptoms. When individualized, physical therapy can support recovery and help patients safely return to daily activities.

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