In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela sits down with clinician and long COVID experiencer, Daria Oller. Daria shares her journey from contracting COVID-19 in March 2020 to becoming an advocate for education and understanding about long COVID. This discussion delves into the complexities of treating long COVID, the importance of listening to patients, the need to move beyond traditional exercise biases, and tips for clinicians on managing the fluctuating symptoms of this condition. The conversation highlights the significance of seeing the patient as a whole person and the crucial role of multidisciplinary approaches in improving care for long COVID sufferers. Daria also talks about resources available for clinicians and patients alike. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the ongoing challenges and strategies for addressing long COVID in clinical practice.
**RESOURCES**
Long Covid Physio - https://longcovid.physio/
World Physiotherapy Briefing Paper - https://world.physio/sites/default/files/2021-07/Briefing-Paper-9-Long-Covid-FINAL-English-2021_0.pdf
Ed Yong's Works - https://www.theatlantic.com/author/ed-yong/
**TIME STAMPS**
00:00 Introduction to the Modern Pain Podcast
00:03 Meet Daria Aller: Clinician and Long COVID Experiencer
00:13 Daria's Personal Journey with Long COVID
00:19 Challenges in Treating Long COVID
00:27 Understanding Post-Exertional Malaise
00:44 The Importance of Seeing Beyond Clinical Presentation
01:14 The Role of Science and Personal Experience
01:34 The Value of Admitting 'I Don't Know'
01:54 Episode Highlights and Special Appearances
02:26 Daria's Background and Early COVID Experience
03:55 The Birth of Long COVID Physio
04:59 Navigating the Healthcare System with Long COVID
07:31 The Clinician's Perspective on Long COVID
11:18 Reevaluating Exercise in Long COVID Treatment
14:56 Adapting Clinical Practice for Long COVID
18:00 The Role of Coaching and Guiding in Patient Care
21:37 Managing Long COVID: Resources and Recommendations
22:30 Understanding Dysautonomia and ME/CFS
23:10 Addressing Pediatric Long COVID
23:34 The Role of Journalism in Long COVID Awareness
25:15 The Importance of Patient Stories
27:29 Debunking Long COVID Myths
31:23 Tips for Clinicians Treating Long COVID
39:11 Holistic Approaches and Patient-Centered Care
44:48 Support and Resources for Healthcare Workers with Long COVID
45:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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