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Recovering from the COVID-19 Virus
 The Road to Recovery

For many people whose bodies have been affected by COVID-19, the road to recovery is just beginning when they leave the hospital or recover at home.

The virus can affect many different systems within the body – from the lungs, to the heart, to the muscles that make walking and talking possible. People recovering from COVID-19 may experience a combination of cognitive, psychological, and physical signs and symptoms that remain for weeks to months after the virus leaves the body. The Post-COVID-19 Care Centers at Inova provide a wide array of interdisciplinary services with the goal of supporting recovery from physical, cognitive and psychological symptoms.

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Get Started with a Post COVID-19 Rehab Evaluation

  • To schedule an initial evaluation, a physician's referral is needed. Contact your doctor for a prescription for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and/or speech evaluation and treatment.
  • Post COVID-19 Rehabilitation services are available at all five Inova hospitals. Please call your preferred Inova Rehabilitation Center. See locations below.
  • Please note: Pulmonary Rehabilitation is offered at Inova Alexandria, Inova Fairfax and Inova Loudoun hospitals.

Common Long-term Symptoms of COVID-19 May Include:

Physical Symptoms Cognitive Symptoms Psychological Symptoms
Difficulty breathing Difficulty with memory Anxiety
Weakness and balance problems Trouble concentrating Depression
Pain or numbness Slowed mental processing PTSD
Difficulty walking Trouble carrying out daily tasks Sleep problems

 

If you or someone you love is suffering from any of these symptoms for more than two weeks after COVID-19 symptoms resolve, you may benefit from an evaluation by one or more of our specialists.

Starting a rehabilitation program soon after recovery can help you get back to your normal life and activities as quickly as possible.

Your Care Team May Include:

  • Medical Provider
  • Physical Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialists
  • Mental Health Providers

The initial evaluation will be individualized for each patient, and it is likely to include the following:

  • Review of medical and pulmonary history
  • Mobility, strength and balance assessment
  • Cognitive assessment
  • Assessment of activities of daily living, home management and return to work
  • Screening for depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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