Still exhausted long after COVID?

Why the tiredness lingers

Long after the infection has gone, some people feel a deep tiredness that does not lift with rest. Simple tasks can drain energy, and the body may feel heavy and slow.

For some, doing too much on a good day leads to a hard crash the next. This pattern can be discouraging and confusing.

Recovery here is not about pushing through. It is about steady, careful steps, guided so the body can rebuild without being overwhelmed.

What a physiotherapist works on

Our physiotherapist starts by understanding your energy through the day, and what tends to trigger a crash. We work alongside your doctor, not in place of your care.

The plan uses pacing: matching activity to what the body can handle, then building very gradually. We watch how you respond and adjust.

We include gentle breathing and movement, and teach you to spread effort across the day. The goal is steady gains that hold, rather than a burst followed by a setback.

Rebuilding activity without a crash

Small, steady amounts of activity, spread out and followed by rest, work better than one big effort. We help you find a level that does not tip you into a crash.

Keeping a simple record of activity and energy helps spot the pattern, so the plan can be adjusted. We show you how to read your own signals.

Breathing gently and staying calm during effort can help. We teach practical ways to move through the day with less exhaustion.

When to see a doctor first

Long COVID care belongs with your medical team, and some signs come to them first. See a doctor for chest pain, a racing or pounding heart, or breathlessness that is new or worsening.

Get advice before starting or increasing exercise if you feel faint, or if effort makes symptoms clearly worse.

We work within what your doctor advises, and we adjust the plan to keep you safe. If something needs medical review, we will say so plainly.