Interdisciplinary Treatment of the Long COVID Patient (Recorded Webinar)
Presented by Rebecca Boersma, Becca Krysiak, and Rachel Johansen Bracken
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Rebecca Krysiak is a part of the George Washington University Hospital. She receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. There is no other financial interest beyond the production of this course.
Rachel Johansen Bracken is a part of the George Washington University Hospital and a George Washington University School of Medicine adjunct professor. She receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. There is no other financial interest beyond the production of this course.
Nonfinancial: Rebecca Boersma has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Rebecca Krysiak has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Rachel Johansen Bracken is a part of the APTA Pregnancy and Postpartum Special Interest Group and APTA Federal Affairs Liaison; Washington, DC. She has no other competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
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Fatigue, postexertional malaise, and cognitive impairment are among the most prevalent symptoms of long COVID. Because of the novelty of this population, there is limited research, clinical guidance, or awareness of rehabilitation’s role in long-COVID management. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are in unique positions to help optimize outcomes in long COVID given their experience addressing similar functional impairments in other patient populations.
This webinar is a sequel to Interdisciplinary Management and Screening of the Long-COVID Patient. This presentation will assist practitioners in identifying appropriate treatment techniques for the long-COVID patient. By attending this session, participants can expect to feel more equipped to provide intervention to the long-COVID population with an individualized, person-centered approach.
Learning Objectives
- Construct the definition of long COVID in order to provide clarity for patient education
- Analyze typical symptoms associated with long COVID as well as common premorbid and comorbid conditions impacting patient participation in daily activities
- Determine rehab specialist strengths for patients with long COVID
- Apply knowledge of person-centered, multidisciplinary treatment approaches in the long-COVID population
- Plan evidence-based treatment techniques and approaches to optimize patient function and recovery
- Determine manual therapy techniques supported in the literature that can support a patient’s recovery with minimal to no adverse effects
Meet your instructors
Rebecca Boersma
Rebecca works as a speech-language pathologist at George Washington University Hospital in the Outpatient Rehabilitation Center in Washington, DC. Rebecca focuses on person-centered, functional approaches for neurogenic disorders and treats patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, mild cognitive impairment, dementia,…
Becca Krysiak
Becca Krysiak is an occupational therapist at GWU Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Center in Washington, DC. She has been based in DC since graduating from Thomas Jefferson University in 2017 with her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree. She is always striving to further her knowledge and make use of…
Rachel Johansen Bracken
Rachel Johansen Bracken works as a senior physical therapist at George Washington University Hospital. She is board certified in orthopedics and has specialized in pelvic health physical therapy. She has been practicing physical therapy in orthopedics, pelvic health, and vestibular dysfunction since 2014. She is passionate…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Introduction
Chapter 1 briefly discusses the definition of long COVID, the most prevalent symptoms listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and key members of the interdisciplinary care team.
2. Physical Therapy
Chapter 2 discusses current evidence-based recommendations to include in treatment of long-COVID patients. We will introduce manual therapy techniques supported in the literature that may enhance a patient’s recovery and maximize function at home.
3. Speech-Language Pathology
Chapter 3 discusses the role of the speech-language pathologist (SLP) when working with the long-COVID population. This includes the purpose of SLP intervention in this population, the long-COVID symptoms that SLPs help to manage, and various treatment techniques used.
4. Occupational Therapy
Chapter 4 discusses the role of the occupational therapist (OT) when working with the long-COVID population. This includes the purpose of the OT intervention, typical symptoms that we address, and strategies to increase patient participation in desired ADL/IADL tasks.
5. Case Study
Chapter 5 will review a case study of a patient with long COVID who is receiving PT, OT, and SLP services.
6. Question and Answer Session
This chapter is a viewer-submitted question and answer session facilitated by the instructor.