COVID-FATIGUE MANAGEMENT

SUMMARY

1. Fatigue is the most common symptom of long COVID.

2. Prognosis: may last ≥ 3 months.

3. Investigate other causes of fatigue: blood investigations, psychological issues, medications.

MANAGEMENT
4. Healthy lifestyle & balanced diet.

5. Energy conservation/fatigue management strategy: planning, pacing, prioritising, positioning (4 Ps).

6. Optimize sleep hygiene (sleep hygiene advice, relaxation techniques, stimulus control).

7. Individualized & structured, titrated return-to-activity program.

Reference(s)

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Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.