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223 - Holistic Detective Work: Unpicking Breath, Pacing & Fatigue with Robin the Physio
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Jackie is joined by Robin McNelis (Robin the Physio), a cardio‑respiratory physio and Long Covid specialist, who went from running marathons and leading hospital services to his own Long Covid recovery journey.
In this episode:
- What happens when all your tests are “normal” but you’re clearly not.
- Robin’s role as a “holistic detective” for complex breathing, fatigue and Long Covid cases.
- How ideas from elite sport and marginal gains translate to people just trying to shower or get to the bathroom without crashing.
- The reality of post‑Covid personal bests and why “small” wins matter.
- A practical, compassionate look at pacing across physical, cognitive, emotional and social exertion, using the FITT principles.
- Real‑life stories of patients reclaiming reading, hobbies and daily life through tiny, well‑timed adjustments.
This is Part 1 of the conversation - tune in next week for more on pacing, heart rate, breathing, and tools to support recovery.
Links:
More about Robin: http://www.robinthephysio.co.uk
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For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com
(music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life)
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