The evidence is clear: Exercise is one of the most effective nonpharmacological tools we have in the prevention, management and quality of life improvement in all lung conditions. But what about Long COVID?
The World Health Organization Clinical Management of COVID-19: Living guidelines (Updated January 2023) include 16 new recommendations around rehabilitation for adults living with Long COVID, including clear guidance around avoiding exercise interventions in people experiencing post-exertional symptom exacerbation or post-exertional malaise. In this one-hour virtual learning event, hear from our panel of lived experience and clinical experts on the most up-to-date evidence, guidelines and considerations in the exercise and rehabilitation needs of those living with long COVID.
Ask the panel your questions at registration, or live during the extended Q&A session.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify persistent symptoms of Long COVID and the risk factors for developing Long COVID
- Describe how to assess rehabilitation needs of patients with Long COVID
- Describe how to manage exercise limitations in patients with Long COVID
- Discuss considerations to exercise prescription in patients with Long COVID
Speakers:
Facilitated by Ms Ellie Asgary
Long COVID Clinical Nurse Consultant
St Vincent’s Hospital
Ellie has over 23 years of clinical experience across a range of cardiothoracic clinical areas, including respiratory medicine, heart and lung transplantation, acute/chronic wound management, pacing and ECG interpretation/management. She has now transitioned her focus onto learning and developing a clinical service aimed at a broad spectrum of symptoms Long COVID patients are suffering from. She has been integral in building an effective platform of assessing, triaging, and educating patients. Also, she has a passion for reaching out to clinicians locally and regionally to promote and develop greater access for affected patients.
Ms Janet Bondarenko
Senior Respiratory Physiotherapist and Research Fellow
Alfred Health and Monash University
Ms Janet Bondarenko is a senior respiratory physiotherapist and research fellow at Alfred Health and Monash University. She has extensive clinical experience in the management of chronic respiratory disease, and co-ordinates the post COVID follow-up service at Alfred Health.
Ms Lisa Hankey
Enrolled Nurse
Consumer Representative
Ms Lisa Hankey is an Enrolled Nurse with fourteen years experience on a busy oncology ward, and lives in Hobart, Tasmania.
Lisa was diagnosed with COVID-19 in January 2022, and has not yet been able to return to work due to ongoing Long COVID symptoms.
Lisa contributes to Lung Foundation Australia’s work on the COVID-19 Recovery Project, and will share her lived experience of Long COVID at this event.
