Symptoms that might persist even after recovery from COVID-19 (weeks to months)
Post COVID-19 management
After effects of COVID-19 on the body
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation of hospitalized patients
Ways of early mobilisation include:
- Frequent posture changes
- Bed mobility
- Sit to stand
- Simple bed exercises
- Activities of Daily Living
It is important to monitor the patient’s breathing and blood pressure state during rehabilitation.
Steps towards rehabilitation
Managing breathlessness
Patient Position for Postural Drainage
At home, pillows can be used to raise the head or leg end of the patient to help drainage of mucus.
Managing cough
Building strength and endurance
Beginner exercises
(All images below sourced from Bouncing Back from COVID-19, a Johns Hopkins Publication)
Deep breathing while on the back
Bring knee to chest and touch
Turn from side to side on the bed while lying down
Stretch arms up while sitting on the bed and yawn
Building on this
(All images below sourced from Bouncing Back from COVID-19, a Johns Hopkins Publication)
Deep breathing while sitting
Nodding head while sitting
Bring knee to chest while sitting
Bicep curls
Getting back to normal
(All images below sourced from Bouncing Back from COVID-19, a Johns Hopkins Publication)
Rotate hip from left to right
Knee to chest while standing
Standing Heel Raise
Squats with deep breathing
Wall Push-ups
Managing diet
Managing stress and anxiety Grounding technique to use when stressed
Post COVID sequelae and rehabilitation
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