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​The long-term repercussions of infection with COVID-19 are varied and grouped under the umbrella term Long Covid. People suffering with Long Covid may have any (or all) of the following:

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• Post viral fatigue syndrome

• ME/CFS

• Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), other forms of Orthostatic Intolerance (an intolerance to being upright), or other forms of Dysautonomia

• Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

• Organ damage (eg lungs, heart, brain)

• Small fibre neuropathy

• Post-ITU syndrome

• Increased risk of blood clots (eg DVT, Pulmonary Embolism)

• Anosmia (loss of smell) and/or ageusia (loss of taste)

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As a physiotherapist in any speciality or setting, you may encounter someone struggling with long-term effects of COVID-19 infection. Recognising the signs and symptoms of the above conditions is key to management planning.

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This is a challenging area for clinical practice with many conditions that are not included in basic physiotherapy training. Continuing professional development, seeking peer support, and recognising scope of practice are vital in providing appropriate management.

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This website is dedicated to ME and not specialised to provide information on all of the conditions within Long Covid, but we have provided links where possible.

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Our primary focus is to help physiotherapists understand how to identify patients who may be developing Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome and/or ME.​​