PHYS I CAL THERAPY N E W S L E T T E R
PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP WITH COVID-19 RECOVERY WE’RE VACCINATED! We’re happy to share that all of our physical therapists are fully vaccinated against Covid-19!
We want to inform you that the patients recovering from COVID-19 at our clinic are no longer sick or contagious, and we are still taking the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. If you are experiencing lasting side effects of the virus, contact our clinic to learn more about how our physical therapists can aid in your recovery. How COVID-19 affects muscle strength and the heart COVID-19 causes significant changes in a person’s levels of strength and can render them unable to leave their bed for long periods of time. This poses the threat of developing muscle atrophy. According to UT Southwestern Medical Center, “healthy people can lose approximately 1% to 1.5% of muscle strength per day with bedrest. The average hospital stay for COVID-19 is eight days. In just over a week, a patient could lose 12% of their muscle strength.”
Research at Hackensack Meridian Health has also revealed the ways COVID-19 affects the heart as well. A 2020 study shows “a considerable majority of patients [...] were found to have had inflammation in the heart and muscle lining. This can be troubling as inflammation in the heart can lead to long-lasting cardiac disease and failure.” How can therapy help with recovery? Some common physical conditions we are seeing in people recovering from COVID19:
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Difficulties with swallowing
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Difficulty walking
Memory problems
Shortness of breath
Difficulty with word-finding
Weakness
Cognitive changes
Fatigue
Decreased balance
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Learn more by visiting our website at TotalPerformancePT.com or schedule your consultation today by calling 215.997.9898 !
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