Though similar data in Malaysia is not available yet, people living with Long Covid should be informed about the availability of treatment options. Physiotherapists can personalise exercise prescriptions according to the individual’s goals and modify interventions according to the physical limitations of the people living with Long Covid. Physiotherapists can also empower people living with Long Covid to self-manage exacerbation symptoms by activity pacing and heartrate monitoring. Last but not least, people living with Long Covid should aim to achieve their main goal on stabilising symptoms and returning to daily functioning guided by physiotherapy. The main approaches of physiotherapy include prescribing progressive exercises to improve cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness that can be safe and promote long term adherence for people living with Long Covid.


Source:   The Star
September 08, 2021 00:00 UTC