Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.)
The Long COVID Challenge
Long COVID -- symptoms persisting beyond 12 weeks of initial infection -- affects a significant proportion of COVID survivors in Faridabad and Delhi NCR. Fatigue, breathlessness, brain fog, muscle weakness, and joint pain are the most reported symptoms impacting quality of life and work capacity.
How Physiotherapy Helps
Physiotherapy is at the forefront of Long COVID management through structured activity pacing, breathwork, and graduated reconditioning that avoids post-exertional malaise -- the characteristic worsening of symptoms after overexertion.
Key Treatment Components
- Pacing strategies: Balancing activity and rest to prevent energy crashes
- Breathing exercises: Diaphragmatic breathing and pursed-lip breathing to manage breathlessness
- Graduated reconditioning: Very gradual aerobic and strengthening exercises respecting symptom limits
- Fatigue management education: Understanding energy envelopes and activity planning
- Postural and musculoskeletal management: Addressing secondary pain from prolonged bedrest
What to Expect
Long COVID recovery is rarely linear. Our physiotherapists provide flexible programmes that adjust to your variable symptom days, with clear milestones and realistic expectations.
Book Your Long COVID Assessment
Contact Realign Clinic Faridabad for a specialised Long COVID physiotherapy programme tailored to your specific symptom profile.