Regarding COVID-19
The health and safety of our patients and staff have always been top priorities in our office. As such, we have always maintained strict guidelines and above-standard protocols for disinfection and sterilization in our office. As we continue to do this during the current challenge facing our communities, we are kindly asking for your assistance by rescheduling your appointment a minimum of 14 calendar days forward if you are:
• Have recently traveled through a high-risk location as determined by the CDC
Our office remains open, however scheduling has been altered to create distancing between individuals. As you are aware this pandemic has been unfolding quickly and we continue to monitor this evolving situation closely including governmental mandates. As always, we are happy to answer any questions or concerns and will provide updates as needed. For information regarding your community and actions you should take please seek information from a reliable source such as the CDC or WHO (links below). We truly appreciate the trust and confidence you have placed in us by choosing our office to provide safe and effective treatment for you and your families.
Reliable Resources:
Centers For Disease Control & Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov
World Health Organization: https://www.who.int
Federal Government Information Page: https://www.coronavirus.gov
FEMA Rumor Control: https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus-rumor-control
If you are worried about whether you may have COVID-19, please call the Utah Coronavirus Information Line at 1-800-456-7707
Please remember that hand washing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; using the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food. Viruses have a lipid exterior and detergents are effective in destroying viruses. If soap and water are not readily available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
When can I return to physical therapy after I have been sick?
At Active Lifestyles Physical Therapy the health and safety of our patients and staff have always been top priorities in our office. As such, we are closely monitoring the situation pertaining to COVID-19. At this time we are requesting any patient or patient family member experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, caring for any individual experiencing symptoms, or having recently traveled to cancel any previously scheduled appointments. We wish you a full recovery and once your symptoms resolve we will resume physical therapy by following CDC return to work guidelines set up for healthcare personnel.
Use one of the below strategies to determine when you may return to an outpatient healthcare setting (such as physical therapy):
• Improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath), and
• Negative results of an FDA Emergency Use Authorized molecular assay for COVID-19 from at least two consecutive nasopharyngeal swab specimens collected ≥24 hours apart (total of two negative specimens).
• At least 3 days (72 hours) have passed since recovery defined as resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath); and,
• At least 7 days have passed since symptoms first appeared
Once returned to outpatient care, please continue to follow CDC guidelines:
2. Self-monitor for symptoms, and seek re-evaluation from occupational health if respiratory symptoms recur or worsen.