Post-Covid Syndrome Therapy with Own Your Moment Therapy
Occupational therapists specialize in helping people rebuild their functional ability and create sustainable routines that fit their real life—not just medical recommendations. At OYMT, we know that there is no "one size fits all" way to manage symptoms, especially when those symptoms are not always visible to the eye.
Here’s how OT with us can support recovery:
1. Energy Conservation & Fatigue Management
Fatigue is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of Post-COVID Syndrome. OT helps clients:
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Learn pacing strategies
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Prioritize essential tasks
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Use rest cycles effectively
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Build gradual endurance without triggering crashes
This ensures that energy is used wisely throughout the day and prevents symptom flare-ups.
2. Cognitive Rehabilitation (“Brain Fog” Support)
Post-COVID cognitive symptoms can make work, communication, or household management difficult. OT provides:
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Attention and memory strategies
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Tools to stay organized
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Cognitive exercises tailored to daily needs
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Compensatory techniques to reduce overwhelm
With structured support, clients often see improvements in focus, processing speed, and task completion.
3. Breathwork, Posture, & Activity Tolerance Training
COVID can impact breathing patterns and stamina. OT helps clients:
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Use proper breathing techniques during activity
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Improve posture to reduce respiratory strain
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Build safe, graded activity routines
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Strengthen functional endurance
The goal is to help clients return to normal activities—walking, cooking, working—without excessive shortness of breath.
4. Routine Rebuilding & Daily Structure
Post-COVID life often feels chaotic or inconsistent. OT helps clients:
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Re-establish morning, work, and evening routines
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Manage appointments, medications, and self-care
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Create predictable habits that reduce stress
Small structured changes often create major improvements in quality of life.
5. Sleep & Rest Optimization
Good sleep is essential for healing. OT supports:
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Sleep hygiene education
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Environmental modifications
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Relaxation strategies to prepare the body for rest
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Daytime pacing to support nighttime recovery
Improved sleep often reduces fatigue and cognitive symptoms.
6. Mental Health & Emotional Support
Many clients experience frustration, fear, or anxiety after prolonged symptoms. While OT is not talk therapy, it does:
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Support clients in building coping strategies
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Reduce overwhelm through structured plans
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Help restore confidence in daily roles
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Provide motivation and gentle accountability
The emotional component of OT is often as powerful as the physical rehab.
7. Care Coordination
Post-COVID recovery may involve multiple providers—primary care, PT, pulmonology, neurology, mental health, or speech therapy.
OT helps:
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Communicate functional needs across the care team
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Provide updates on progress
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Ensure all services align with the client’s goals
This reduces duplicated effort and provides a smoother healing journey.
Why In-Home OT Is Especially Helpful for Post-COVID Recovery
Recovering at home allows therapy to be directly tailored to the environment where the client lives, works, and rests.
Benefits of in-home support include:
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Real-life practice in the kitchen, bathroom, stairs, or bedroom
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Immediate modifications to improve safety and energy efficiency
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Reduced travel fatigue
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Family or caregiver support when helpful
Clients often progress faster when therapy is personalized to their daily routines.
When to Seek Occupational Therapy for Post-COVID Syndrome
You may benefit from OT if you are experiencing:
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Persistent fatigue
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Difficulty returning to work
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Trouble managing daily tasks
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Cognitive changes
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Shortness of breath during everyday activities
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Feeling overwhelmed by routines
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Decreased independence or confidence
Early OT intervention often leads to better long-term outcomes.
Reclaim Your Daily Life With Support That Meets You Where You Are
Post-COVID recovery is not just about “getting back to normal”—it’s about building new routines that support your health, energy, and goals.
At Own Your Moment Therapy, we provide compassionate, personalized, in-home occupational therapy on the Seattle Eastside to help you:
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Restore function
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Rebuild confidence
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Reduce symptoms
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Re-engage in meaningful activities
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
If you’re struggling with lingering symptoms, support is available—and recovery is possible.