HOW TO START BACK AFTER COVID 19? (series 1)

Are you suffering or have recently suffered from covid19?

We know that your body has been through an ordeal and it’s going to take time to get back to what you were.

But worry not, here are a few tips and tricks to get back to a healthy mind and body.

During your hospitalization, you tend to be moving around less than normal. This may leave you feeling weak and more unsteady on your feet. This is normal due to loss of muscle that occurs with prolonged bed rest or sitting.
It is important to start to rebuild those muscles as soon as possible and become more active as this will help you recover both physically and mentally.
Follow the exercise program prescribed by your Physiotherapist which may begin with exercises at bed level, in sitting, and gradually progressed to variety of exercises in standing targeting balance, mobility and stamina.
Your physiotherapist will also prescribe breathing exercises that will assist in improving your lung oxygen capacity affected due to Covid.
Conserve energy. Energy conservation means finding the easiest way to do an everyday task, so you have some energy left over to do the other things you would like to do. Follow 4 P’s.

Start with light activity – examples include getting up to go to the bathroom versus a bedside commode, walking to make a cup of tea/coffee or even just standing up from a seated position.
Keep a walking log or activity diary to track the number or times and estimated distance you are able to walk each day.

WALKING LOG

Points to remember during recovery from COVID-19:

Recovering from a diagnosis of COVID-19 will be slow and your ability to return to everyday tasks will be gradual.
Take frequent rest breaks even if you do not feel short of breath.
Positions to relieve breathlessness such as sitting and leaning forward, resting your hands on your knees, standing and leaning forward on a counter top or a sturdy piece of furniture can be used.

Lying on your stomach may allow you to breathe more easily/expand your lungs & help with increased air entry in lungs (Note: attempt this position taking into account your comfort and if not sure, consult your physiotherapist).

Maintain good nutrition and hydration during your illness and recovery. Your body is requiring more calories to breathe and do the physical work of recovery, so make sure you are eating and drinking regularly, even if you have a low appetite.

Wishing you all Health and fitness!!!

Stay tuned for our HOW TO START BACK AFTER COVID 19? (series 2)

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