Over the past year, current and recovering COVID patients have been receiving Physical therapy treatment that has greatly increased their chances of survival and reduced secondary complications. Mild patients in a hospital setting have been able to receive early mobilization, in order to have some activity when possible. Remaining active has been shown to be crucial in a healthy recovery from COVID. More severe patients have been given hands on pulmonary therapy, to assist in clearing their airways and getting sufficient oxygen. Drainage techniques employed by cardiopulmonary Physical Therapists have been crucial in proper recovery for many patients. Patients following a COVID infection may be at risk for post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, or PASC, also known as long COVID, in which symptoms of COVID last well past the contagious period and can persist for months on end. This patient population is at a high risk for deconditioning and general weakness, leading to the need for outpatient Physical Therapy services. Patients experiencing general weakness and deconditioning following a bout with COVID should seek physical therapy following a negative test result, to receive professional exercise prescription at a gradual and efficient manner.
