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Long Covid Physiotherapy

Long Covid involves the continuation of Coronavirus symptoms beyond 12 weeks of infection. It can affect anyone and recovery can be difficult. That’s why, here at Pro-Active Physio Pilates, we offer long Covid treatment to ease recovery and improve mobility through physiotherapy.

Some of the symptoms of long Covid include fatigue, headaches, breathlessness, loss of smell and taste, musculoskeletal pain, decreased fitness, chest pain, ‘brain fog’, and numbness. The first thing to focus on is stabilising these symptoms before moving onto increased levels of activity. We will assess whether or not your symptoms require further investigation.

As long Covid is an emerging picture, we always take a highly personalised approach to treatment and rehabilitation. At your initial assessment, we will establish what your symptoms are and look at your medical history to design a bespoke treatment plan in line with your needs.

Respiratory Problems

Taking a hands-on approach, we will assess your breathing and chest expansion, as well as your respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and blood pressure before looking at the level of physical exercise to advise. We may offer long Covid treatment that includes exercises to tackle breathlessness and improve lung capacity.

Musculoskeletal Problems

If you’re suffering from pain, we will start by testing your strength and range of motion. This assessment will help us to diagnose the issue and create a treatment plan that works for you. Whether you need to increase mobility or rehabilitate joint dysfunction, we can advise on the best route.

We always take a holistic approach to our physiotherapy so that we can build a full picture. Taking into account your lifestyle and goals, we will work together to help you recover and get back to doing what you love. Book your initial assessment with us to get started on your recovery.

physio at home

  • "Following a severe lower back problem which was affecting my work and personal life a friend recommended Lucinda Davies. Lucinda’s initial diagnosis identified the cause of my pain and her treatment, guidance, advice and support have been invaluable in my recovery. The benefit of Lucinda’s treatment has been immense and I really appreciate all she has done for me."

    Iain

  • "After many years of chronic back pain and a variety of specialists, I was referred to Lucinda and within 6 sessions I was amazed at the reduction in my symptoms and the increase in my movement."

    Liz G

  • "Thank you Lucinda for teaching me some simple yet very effective back exercises which have kept me pain free for over a year now, they have made a tremendous difference to my quality of life."

    Linda M

  • "Lucinda was recommended to me following major surgery for a knee ligament injury. She was able to get me back to my pre-injury level of semi professional rugby, which at the time seemed unlikely."

    Paul W

  • "Fantastic service with high level of knowledge and expertise demonstrated throughout, would highly recommend Lucinda."

    Annabel E

  • "Lucinda has seen me through a multitude of injuries over the years and kept me running competitively despite these, including a PB half marathon shortly after a significant tendon injury."

    Matt B

  • "Lucinda consistently addresses a variety of injuries I pick up and enables me to keep competing despite all of these."

    Henry T (GB power lifter)

  • "Lucinda has consistently demonstrated her in depth knowledge and treatment skills in managing my neck pain following a long-term whiplash injury and each time quickly rectifies any difficulties in a few sessions."

    Adam P

  • "Lucinda’s physiotherapy background helps immensely with her approach to Pilates and she is able to work through injuries and enable me to exercise when I was too worried to."

    Mike S