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Supporting Members in the Treatment of Long COVID
APTA is dedicated to equipping members with the latest research, resources, and education on COVID-19 and long COVID to ensure the highest quality of care for patients managing these conditions.
Educational Opportunities
Expand your expertise with APTA’s Learning Center courses focused on treating patients with long COVID:
- Identification and Physical Therapy Management of Long Covid: From Symptoms to Systems. This series was hosted by four academies: APTA Acute Care, APTA Federal, Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy, and Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.
- APTA Lecture Series: Long COVID Rehabilitation — Multidisciplinary Care: Pitfalls to Avoid and Pearls to Enhance Treatments. Gain essential knowledge on screening, referral, and rehabilitation strategies for long COVID. This course equips PTs and PTAs with tools to navigate multidisciplinary care, avoid treatment pitfalls, and optimize patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions.
These courses provide evidence-based strategies and clinical insights to help members navigate the complexities of long COVID rehabilitation.
Connect and Collaborate
APTA members can engage with peers in the COVID-19 and long COVID online community, a dedicated space for discussing challenges, sharing best practices, and accessing valuable resources. (APTA member-exclusive; log in required to participate.)
Enhance Your Visibility
Physical therapists treating people with long COVID can connect with consumers by updating their provider profile in APTA’s Find a PT directory on ChoosePT.com. This tool helps patients find qualified clinicians who specialize in long COVID care.
Stay informed and support your patients with APTA’s latest resources on long COVID treatment and rehabilitation.
Recommended Content
Oct 2, 2024 / Resource
APTA and the Office of Long COVID Research and Practice co-sponsored an interdisciplinary meeting about long COVID rehabilitation.
Sep 23, 2022 / Article
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. As of July 19, 2022, over 559 million cases of COVID-19 and 6.3 million deaths have been confirmed.
Oct 12, 2022 / Roundup
In advance of APTA's Oct. 28-29 long COVID live online course, food for thought (and practice).
Sep 26, 2022 / Resource
Long COVID can have far-reaching effects on patients' lives. APTA has compiled these resources that you can select from to share with your patients and clients as appropriate.
Oct 21, 2022 / Resource
As part of health care teams for people with long COVID, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants play a critical role in screening and managing individuals experiencing long COVID symptoms.
Additional Long COVID Content
May 9, 2023 / Report
Over the course of the public health emergency, APTA surveyed its members to monitor how the pandemic was affecting the physical therapy profession.
May 8, 2023 / Podcast
APTA staff experts discuss what will be changing after the PHE ends on May 11 — and what won't.
Apr 24, 2023 / News
The association's latest TV and radio spots highlight long COVID as one example of isolating conditions that can be improved by physical therapy.
Oct 17, 2022 / Podcast
This quick listen provides insight into just a few of the topics that will be covered in "Long COVID Rehabilitation—Multidisciplinary Care: Pitfalls to Avoid and Pearls to Enhance Treatment" a two-part live online course presented Oct. 28 and 29.
Sep 23, 2022 / Resource
Early recognition and effective management of the potentially disabling effects of long COVID can lead to improved outcomes and quality of life. Physical therapists can help individuals with safe rehabilitation during long COVID recovery and empower them to self-manage lingering chronic symptoms.