Therapy after COVID-19

Therapy after COVID-19

Some people think testing negative after having covid-19 means they're done with the virus... but often times it can leave a lasting impact.

Shortness of breath and fatigue are just some of the symptoms folks experience..

News 10's porsha williams spoke with a physical therapist to break it down for us.

[take pkg outcue: over to you duration:1:12] porsh} i talked to dr. gronemon over at independence rehab..

In terre haute.

He told me people could experience side effects from the virus after it's long gone.

Dr. gronemon says people often feel weak ..

And fatigued.

He helps them feel strong again.

He does so through various exercises..

Strength training and helping them with their balance.

Even though most of his patients are older..

He adds it's still important for anyone to seek assistence if they need it.

Dr. gronemon says it could take a couple months before people start feeling like themselves again.

"we want people to get back to their prior level of function and help them enjoy those things that they enjoy.

Playing with their grandkids or getting out and playing golf or doing those things that they love and so that's what our goal is.

We just want to help them get back to doing those things.

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