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What We Know - and Don’t Know - About the Drivers of Long COVID Oct 20, 2024

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 traini...

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Key Insights from the NIH RECOVER Conference: What’s Next for Long COVID? Oct 06, 2024

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 conditi...

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The Pathway of Recovery Comparing Long Covid and Injuries Sep 22, 2024

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 recovery path...

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Quick Win vs. Lasting Impact Sep 09, 2024

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 long tim...

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The Tyranny of Stairs Aug 25, 2024

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 involve, stai...

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Pacing for Long Covid and Post-Viral Conditions Aug 11, 2024

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 experiencing a...

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The Unexpected Link Between the Olympics and Long Covid Management Jul 28, 2024

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 lin...

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A Deep Dive into the P.E.D.A.L. Approach for Long Covid Symptom Management Jul 14, 2024

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 framework...

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Gaining Abilities and Maintaining Them to Manage Long Covid Symptoms Jun 30, 2024

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 requires constant atte...

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Professional Sports and Long Covid Symptom Management Jun 15, 2024

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, or other...

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Long Covid and Light Bulb Moments Jun 02, 2024

Has a light bulb moment changed your life? Was it like a bolt of lightning out of the blue or more like a moment of clarity where all your past and present come together to give you a new insight or perspective?

I’m a logical person, so don’t necessarily believe in light bulb moments that offer in...

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Tuberculosis and Lessons for Long Covid Recovery May 19, 2024

I recently read a social media post that got me thinking. It drew together different connections that I had not fully put together in my mind - weaving together the history of the region where I live with the work that Andrea and I are doing to support people impacted by Long Covid.

The post was a...

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