COVID-19 isn’t straightforward.While the infection mainly affects the lungs, it can have a cascading effect on a person’s physical health.It’s something physiotherapists like Michelle Kho have seen first-hand.“There’s a team fighting to keep a person alive.
Physiotherapy is part of that team,” said Kho, who works in the intensive care unit (ICU) at St. Joseph’s Healthcare in Hamilton, Ont.“I believe we’re at the tip of the iceberg for understanding how we need to support these survivors.” Physiotherapists are turning to virtual visits — but insurance can be a pain in the neck Kho has worked with severely ill COVID-19 patients over the last few months.