ThriveNinety Blog
Every day, we’re honored and inspired by the incredible stories of resilience and determination from those navigating the journey of Long COVID and other post-infection conditions. We are deeply committed to supporting our clients’ journeys and are grateful for the privilege to walk...
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I’m Simon, Katie’s husband, and for this week’s blog she and Andrea invited me to share some thoughts on living with someone who suffers from the effects of Long COVID. The last few years have been quite a journey of highs and lows. A lot of the content ThriveNinety...
Long COVID is a condition that continues to impact millions worldwide, long after the acute phase of COVID-19 has passed. Understanding the drivers behind this complex syndrome is valuable to developing treatments that help people get back to their lives. Katie is an economist and part of her...
Last week, I was able to attend the NIH RECOVER - Treating Long COVID conference in Washington, D.C. It was the first of its kind, a groundbreaking event, gathering experts from government, research, industry, healthcare, and those with lived experience of Long COVID and other post-infection...
When we get sick or injured, we generally have a sense for what we need to do to get better and what the recovery process looks like in terms of things we need to do, medical support and timelines. However, with Long Covid and other post-viral conditions, these steps don’t work and the...
When we're feeling off and are desperate to regain a fraction of our former energy levels, it can be tempting to look for a quick fix. For those dealing with Long Covid and other post-viral conditions, the idea of feeling better or being able to do something you haven’t been able to do in a...
When my Long Covid symptoms were at their worst I remember how much I hated stairs. In fact, I feared them. This may seem incomprehensible to people who go up and down stairs without a second thought. However, if you are impacted by Long Covid, and some of the over 200 symptoms it can...
The following is based on research and evidence from people with lived experience of post-viral conditions, including our clients. This content is meant to inform and is not a substitute for medical advice.
Have you been feeling different since the pandemic, since having the flu, or...
The Olympics started this weekend, the event professional athletes train for with dedication and precision. Many have followed a structured four-year plan to help them peak and perform at their best during the short period of The Games. While some athletes have a number of important competitions...
Clients we have worked with have been consistent in saying they appreciate a structured approach that is personalized to them, their health needs and their priorities. This is why we have developed our P.E.D.A.L. approach to support people to manage Long Covid symptoms. It provides a clear...
When we reach a certain position or level in life, work or fitness it is important to realize that this state is never static, and attention is needed for it to be maintained. Just like a clean house doesn’t stay clean, even if it’s empty; and for a garden to look its best, it...
How does a former professional athlete who hasn’t experienced Long Covid still have something to offer to people?
If you have been following ThriveNinety for a while, you know that we are two women who have combined their knowledge and experience to support people experiencing Long Covid,...