COVID-19 RECOVERY CAN TAKE TIME Physical Therapy Can Help
of COVID-19 infection are not known, roughly 10% of patients have also reported “long COVID-19.” Long COVID-19 can result in symptoms lingering for months or even longer, and many patients report that engaging in physical activity exacerbates their symptoms. Thankfully, a physical therapist can help you feel more like your old self. Among other benefits, physical therapy can help you improve your breathing patterns, oxygen saturation rates, tolerance for physical activity, and rate of perceived exertion (RPE), all of which will make you feel healthier and stronger. Physical therapy can also help reduce anxiety and depression, which has been shown to appear in as many as 1 in 3 COVID-19 patients within the six months following their recovery. If you’ve recently recovered from COVID-19 or are still experiencing symptoms some time after your diagnosis, Horizon PT is here to help. We have experience with therapies that will help speed up your recovery and prevent chronic complications, and any treatment will be tailored specifically to your needs. Set up an appointment today to get your health back on track.
COVID-19 symptoms can range
from mild to severe. While those who are lucky will experience nothing more than a light
cold, others will suffer acute illness requiring hospitalization and intensive care. For some, COVID-19 can result in
a permanent disability and require significant lifestyle alterations.
If you’ve survived COVID-19, there’s a good chance your fight didn’t end when you left the hospital or
got your first negative test. Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 can experience fatigue, difficulty breathing, muscle weakness, or pain for weeks after the virus has left their bodies. While all of the long-term effects
Watermelon Jicama Salad
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Inspired by BonAppetit.com
This late-summer salad hits every flavor note and is a great way to get acquainted with jicama, a root vegetable native to Mexico that you’ve probably passed numerous times in the produce section! It’s easy to prepare (just peel and eat) and has the crispness of an apple and the satisfying starch of potato.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
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1 3-lb seedless watermelon
3 tbsp fresh lime juice Kosher salt, to taste
1 small jicama
1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
1 scallion, thinly sliced
Directions
3. In a large bowl, combine the
1. Prepare the watermelon by removing the rind and cutting the melon into 2 1/2-by-1/2-inch sticks. 2. Peel the jicama with a vegetable peeler, then cut it into sticks the same size as the watermelon.
watermelon and jicama with jalapeño, scallion, cilantro, and lime. Sprinkle with kosher salt, toss gently to combine, taste, and adjust seasoning.
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