In this episode, Physical Therapist at Pro-Activity, Dr. Daria Oller, talks about living with Long Covid. Today, Daria talks about the signs, symptoms, and causes of Long Covid, how to implement #StopRestPace, and how wearables can help guide your decisions. What are the considerations for athletes wanting to return to sport post-Covid-19 infection? Hear about the role of social media when it comes to Covid, the many mental health aspects of Covid, and get Daria’s advice, all on today’s episode of The Healthy, Wealthy & Smart Podcast.   Key Takeaways “Long Covid comes after an acute Covid-19 infection. The current definition is ‘prolonged symptoms after 4 weeks.’” “It’s multisystemic… Two people don’t present the same.” “We’re not in a lab. We can’t control for every possible thing. Just tweak one little thing and see what happens.” “Our energy is very finite.” “Learn how to pull back, do what’s really essential first, and find opportunities to rest when you can.” “Work with where you are that day.” “With any athlete who has had a Covid infection, you just need to be aware and monitoring for possible red flags… The fact that they’re able to keep going doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s safe.” “There are people who are committing suicide from Long Covid.” “There are lots of great peer support groups. Even if you’re not getting professional help, you at least have other people you can relate to.” “Looking for those little wins and victories, even if they’re small, even if they don’t seem like much, it helps.” “Do not try to push through symptoms… Stopping, resting, and pacing makes a really big difference.” “You don’t have to push so hard all the time. Things will be there. You know yourself, you know what you’re capable of doing, but resting is as important as pushing hard.”   More about Daria Oller Daria Oller is a physical therapist at Pro-Activity in Lebanon, New Jersey in both an outpatient clinic and on-site with employer clients. She specializes in working with dancers and athletes and in prevention and health promotion. She is also an athletic trainer, having worked in clinical, research, and education settings. She served as the PI for a study describing the injury and illness experience of youth campers at university-sponsored summer sport camp program. Daria contracted COVID-19 in March 2020. It continues to affect her daily life, including her ability to participate in and pursue her passions for dance and running. She is one of the founding members of Long COVID Physio, and has been sharing her lived experience on social media.   Suggested Keywords Covid, Physiotherapy, Recovery, Long Covid, Healthy, Wealthy, Smart, Symptoms, Relief, Pacing, Resting, Support, Energy, Mental Health, Sport,   To learn more, follow Daria at: Website:          https://www.pro-activity.com                         https://longcovid.physio Facebook:       @LongCOVIDPhysio                         Daria Oller Instagram:       @ontapphysio                         @proactivityus                         @longcovid.physio Twitter:            @ontapphysio2                         @LongCovidPhysio LinkedIn:         Daria Oller YouTube:        Long Covid Physio Twitter Accounts to Follow for more info on Long Covid:  @OT_Skiff @ahandvanish @PTOT4MECFS @PhysiosForME @ManeeshJuneja @itsbodypolitic @patientled @LongCovidPapers @AlyssaaErinn @ItsAngInLA @BreathewellPT @sunsopeningband @PutrinoLab @4Workwell @AHPLeader @SimonDecary @fi_lowenstein @MichelleBull4 @elisaperego78 @respphysio @Dr2NisreenAlwan @Dysautonomia @LongCovidKids   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: Website:                      https://podcast.healthywealthysmart.com Apple Podcasts:          https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-wealthy-smart/id532717264 Spotify:                        https://open.spotify.com/show/6ELmKwE4mSZXBB8TiQvp73 SoundCloud:               https://soundcloud.com/healthywealthysmart Stitcher: