Treating Long COVID - A Physiotherapy Perspective
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Treating Long COVID - A Physiotherapy Perspective
This course includes
Overview:
There is growing evidence of a significant population of individuals affected by symptoms of COVID-19 infection for greater than four weeks. These individuals may seek physiotherapy care and it is important to be aware of how to manage rehab for these individuals.
Objectives:
- Review current literature on long-COVID
- Identify symptoms and characteristics of long-COVID
- Review current understandings of Post Viral Fatigue and post exertional malaise
- Review respiratory dysfunction in long-COVID
- Identify treatable traits and how to manage them in a physiotherapy setting
Speaker: Jessica DeMars
Jessica DeMars graduated from the University of Alberta in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy (with distinction). She continued her education with numerous post-graduate courses in manual therapy, myofascial release, and acupuncture.
Since 2006, she has investigated the role of breathing dysfunction in health through various courses and certifications. This has evolved into a unique practice of addressing breathlessness in a variety of populations, primarily in the context of respiratory disease.
In 2015 she was awarded a grant through the Clinical Research Innovation Fund and investigated the link between dysfunctional breathing and asthma in children. With the onset of a respiratory pandemic in SARS-CoV2, she has transitioned into the treatment of Long Covid.
The instructors
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The Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association helps our members improve their skills and service delivery through education, resources and networking.
With a reputation built on excellent instructors and a rigorous examination process, the Division offers tailored online e-learning, webinars, workshops, courses and practice resources for members at a reasonable cost and time commitment. Members learn from other practicing physiotherapists and stay current with a regularly updated curriculum and program delivery based on providing quality and modern treatment.
Material included in this course
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Treating Long Covid: A Physiotherapy Perspective
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Welcome
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Introduction
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Understanding Long Covid
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Assessment and Clinical Findings
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Managing Long Covid
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Questions
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Feedback