Long COVID, somewhat better after physical therapy exercises but not where they should be
- Condition
- Long COVID
- At worst
- Not stated
- Ill before improving or writing
- Not stated
- Last post
- Oct 2025
In their words
- Now: Somewhat better
The physical therapy exercises have helped overall. I’m still not where I should be
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Summary
They reported that physical therapy exercises helped their condition overall, but they were still not where they should be. They continued with home therapies, reviewed how they were doing every few months, adjusted the routine as needed, and said they hoped to one day reach a point where they no longer needed a physical therapist.
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- physical therapy exercises · Helped
The physical therapy exercises have helped overall. I’m still not where I should be
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Approaches: Physiotherapy and rehab
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