Exercise and the risk of long covid

Unscripted with Alex

In the South West WA, we have probably moved through the peak of Covid-19 however it is still quite prevalent in the community. BUT what about long covid? How many people are having difficulty with this and what exactly is it? Also what are our risks of getting long covid?

Lots of questions still in the air about this virus however we do know that exercising during an infection or getting back into exercise too quickly after having covid can increase your risk of long covid.

In this episode we chat with exercise physiologist, Clayton Trigwell, from Busselton Physiotherapy Centre, about the risks of getting long covid and how exercise comes into play. We also talk about how all of this relates to young families - the kids and the parents!

What we talk about

• What is Long Covid?
• Symptoms of Long Covid
• Who is at Risk of Long Covid
• How to return to fitness after covid
• Lifestyle changes that can help your immune health
• How you might work with an exercise physiologist to return to exercise

Please note: there are still a lot of unknowns in this area and the topics we cover are what we know to date. Always speak with your health care professional before implementing any changes to your routine. If you are noticing symptoms of long covid it is important to see your doctor to rule out any other conditions.

Links Mentioned

Facebook: Busselton Physiotherapy Centre @BusseltonPhysio

Website: busseltonphysiotherapy.com.au/

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Unscripted with Alex is hosted by our pharmacist & Founder of Botika Co, Alexandra Shepherd.

You can follow Alex on Instagram @alexshepherdpharmacist for behind the scenes footage, health tips, motivation, & product reviews and recommendations.

Produced By: Botika Co

Recorded at: Loop2 Digital Studios

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