You may have also seen the recent reports and headlines in the news lately stating that 1 in 5 Tasmanians have developed COVID -19. The chances are that you may be reading this, have developed this illness or know a friend, neighbour or family member that has. It has been well documented that it affects each individual differently, with symptoms ranging from asymptomatic to the extreme end of the scale. While the term ‘Long’ COVID is also being documented, defined as when an individual is experiencing ongoing symptoms greater than 4 weeks post initial infection. Those experiencing long COVID could be experiencing any of the following symptoms, with the time of recovery currently unknown:Extreme Fatigue or tiredness Shortness of breath, heart palpitationsProblems with memory and concentrationChanges to taste and smellJoint and muscle painIf you experience symptoms at some point while contracting COVID-19 you may be wondering how much, what type or when should I start to begin physical activity again ? Harm in returning to pre illness physical activity levels too soon ? The long term effects for years to come of...Read More
