DR. TODD DAVENPORT- Exploring Chronic Fatigue, Pelvic Health, & Safe Exercise Post-COVID

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On today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Todd Davenport, professor and Chair in the Department of Physical Therapy at University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. He is a scientific advisor to the Workwell Foundation and Chair of Long Covid Physio.
His research involves why some people don't get better following an illness.
We dive deep into how chronic fatigue, long COVID, & chronic pain impact the pelvic floor, discussing essential tips for a safe return to exercise after a COVID-19 infection.

Topics covered include:
🔹Safe exercise for post-COVID recovery
🔹Recognizing when exercise is doing more harm than good
🔹How to seek help & advocate for your health
🔹Understanding chronic fatigue & how it affects exertion
🔹The connection between ME/CFS & long COVID
🔹Athlete challenges with healthcare providers
Listen in to learn how to safely navigate exercise, chronic fatigue, & long-term COVID recovery with current evidence!

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

4:00 explaining ME/CFS

9:15 crossover of symptoms

14:55 starting with treatment

20:00 COVID and Long COVID recovery

27:20 where to start with treatment

32:30 listening to your body

37:49 where to look for help

41:44 hope for the future

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University (day job): www.pacific.edu/dpt

Workwell Foundation (scientific consulting): https://workwellfoundation.org/

Workwell Health (clinical practice): https://wwhealth.co/

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