{"id":52777,"date":"2021-01-09T09:24:17","date_gmt":"2021-01-09T15:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/?p=52777"},"modified":"2026-04-03T12:42:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:42:27","slug":"post-covid-physical-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/en\/post-covid-physical-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-COVID physical therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-52px|auto||auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Lato||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;1em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Physical Therapy for Post-COVID-19 Recovery: Regain Strength, Breathing, and Balance<\/h2>\n<p>The role of <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/what-we-treat\/physical-therapy\/?lang=en\">physical therapy<\/a> after COVID-19 is often underestimated, yet it is one of the most effective ways to recover from the lingering effects of the illness. Many people experience ongoing fatigue, breathing problems, and muscle weakness long after testing negative \u2014 a condition often referred to as<a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/what-we-treat\/long-covid-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>Long COVID<\/strong> or <strong>post-COVID syndrome<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\">Persistent Symptoms After COVID-19<\/h3>\n<p>Over the past few years, doctors and scientists worldwide have noticed an increasing number of patients reporting health issues lasting weeks or even months after infection. These symptoms can vary but most commonly include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: inside; margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\"><strong>Reduced respiratory function<\/strong> \u2013 shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, and decreased exercise tolerance, indicating that the coronavirus can significantly affect the lungs and breathing muscles.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\"><strong>Chronic fatigue and weakness<\/strong> \u2013 patients often experience exhaustion even after minor physical effort.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\"><strong>Joint and muscle pain<\/strong> \u2013 soreness, stiffness, and general body aches are frequent complaints.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\"><strong>Balance and coordination problems<\/strong> \u2013 difficulties with walking, dizziness, or loss of stability may persist.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\"><strong>Cardiac and neurological symptoms<\/strong> \u2013 irregular heartbeat, headaches, or brain fog are also common.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Importantly, these complications can appear not only in people who had severe illness and were hospitalized but also in younger or otherwise healthy individuals with mild symptoms.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\">Why Physical Therapy Is Crucial in Post-COVID Recovery<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/publications\/i\/item\/WHO-2019-nCoV-Post_COVID-19_condition-Clinical_case_definition-2021.1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Health Organization (WHO)<\/a> recognizes physical therapy as a key component of post-COVID rehabilitation. Early and individualized therapy helps restore breathing patterns, rebuild endurance, improve muscle strength, and prevent long-term complications.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\">Three Levels of Post-COVID Rehabilitation<\/h3>\n<p>Post-COVID recovery often takes place in three stages, depending on the patient\u2019s condition and needs:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: inside; margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\"><strong>In-Hospital Rehabilitation<\/strong> \u2013 basic breathing and strengthening exercises help maintain lung capacity and prevent complications during hospitalization.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\"><strong>At-Home Recovery<\/strong> \u2013 occupational and physical therapy focus on regaining independence in daily activities, improving endurance, and reducing fatigue.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\"><strong>Outpatient Physical Therapy<\/strong> \u2013 individualized treatment plans address ongoing issues such as shortness of breath, general weakness, pain, and balance problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\">How We Help at PDR Physical Therapy &amp; Wellness Center<\/h3>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/?lang=en\">PD Rehab<\/a>\u00a0in Mount Prospect, IL, we provide personalized post-COVID rehabilitation programs designed to help patients regain normal function and confidence in their bodies.<\/p>\n<p>Our therapists combine multiple evidence-based methods to support recovery:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: inside; margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\"><strong>Manual Therapy (Fascial Counterstrain)<\/strong> \u2013 a gentle, precise technique that restores balance in the respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems, helping reduce pain, tension, and fatigue. <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/what-we-treat\/strain-counterstrain\/?lang=en\">Learn more about Fascial Counterstrain.<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\"><strong>Therapeutic Exercise Programs<\/strong> \u2013 customized breathing, stretching, and strengthening exercises that enhance lung efficiency, coordination, and endurance.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\"><strong>Modalities<\/strong> \u2013 including <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/how-we-treat\/physical-therapy\/laser-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cold laser therapy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/how-we-treat\/physical-therapy\/electrical-stimulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">electrical stimulation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/what-we-treat\/ultrasound-therapy\/?lang=en\">ultrasound<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/how-we-treat\/physical-therapy\/the-kinesio-taping-method\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kinesio taping<\/a> to decrease pain, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each treatment begins with a detailed evaluation to identify the main causes of dysfunction and create a personalized plan that promotes safe and efficient recovery.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\">The Importance of Early Intervention<\/h3>\n<p>Recovery after coronavirus can be slow and emotionally challenging. However, starting physical therapy early \u2014 as soon as your doctor allows and you feel ready \u2014 significantly improves outcomes. Timely rehabilitation restores physical strength, reduces anxiety, and helps you return to your normal activities sooner.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #e8f3ff; border-left: 5px solid #2F80ED; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 20px; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong>Start your post-COVID recovery today!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Contact us to schedule a comprehensive evaluation and personalized rehabilitation plan.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/contact-us\/?lang=en\">Book your appointment<\/a> \u00a0|\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/what-we-treat\/long-covid-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more on our page about Long COVID treatment.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The role of post-COVID physical therapy is often underestimated and diminished but it plays a crucial role in post-coronavirus recovery treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":75160,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[1888,1883,1284,1120,1890,1527,1541,1880,1893,1287,1286,1886,1889,1891,1894,1882,1884,1885,1660,1629,1881,1285,1892,1887],"class_list":["post-52777","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-balance-and-coordination-therapy","tag-breathing-exercises-after-covid","tag-covid","tag-covid-19","tag-covid-19-rehabilitation-program","tag-fascial-counterstrain-therapy","tag-holistic-physical-therapy","tag-long-covid-rehabilitation","tag-long-covid-therapy-illinois","tag-long-covid-treatment","tag-long-haul-of-covid","tag-manual-therapy-for-covid-recovery","tag-muscle-weakness-recovery","tag-outpatient-post-covid-rehab","tag-personalized-rehabilitation-plan","tag-physical-therapy-after-coronavirus","tag-physical-therapy-mount-prospect-il","tag-post-covid-exercise-program","tag-post-covid-fatigue","tag-post-covid-physical-therapy","tag-post-covid-recovery","tag-post-covid-treatment","tag-post-viral-fatigue-treatment","tag-respiratory-rehabilitation"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v28.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Post-COVID physical therapy - PDR Physical Therapy and Wellness Center<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Recover from coronavirus with personalized post-COVID physical therapy. 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