COVID Recovery Program in Hyannis, MA

One of the most common questions surrounding the coronavirus is, "What is the recovery time for COVID-19?" According to the World Health Organization, on average a patient recovers from COVID-19 in two weeks. However, many continue to suffer from COVID symptoms after the typical timeframe. To address these long-term recovery needs, Spaulding Rehabilitation in Hyannis, MA is dedicated to providing specialized care for the recovery of patients post COVID-19.

Who is eligible for COVID-19 care?

Spaulding Rehabilitation in Hyannis welcomes patients who have received a positive diagnosis of COVID-19 and continue to experience symptoms of Coronavirus after typical recovery times.

What symptoms of COVID-19 do we address?

Spaulding Rehabilitation in Hyannis aspires to address the long-term recovery needs of COVID-19 patients who continue to suffer from symptoms related to COVID. These symptoms typically include:

Joint pain
Impaired thinking and concentration
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Fatigue
Cough
Headache
Rapid heart rate
Anxiety
Hair loss
Rashes
Changes in mood
Muscle pain
Intermittent fever
Depression

COVID-19 Care Plan and Services

Spaulding Rehabilitation’s COVID Recovery Program in Hyannis offers specialized services based on each patient’s distinctive needs. Our physician-led team of medical health professionals consists of physiatrists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech language pathologists, and case managers. This may include:

Physiatrist evaluation to assess neurologic, musculoskeletal, and psychological needs
Occupational therapy sessions to help with the difficulty of performing activities of daily living
Physical therapist evaluation following discharge who will design an individualized, home-based exercise program
Speech language pathologists are offered to provide assistance with cognitive impairments.
Additional in person rehabilitation care can be continued when in person visits are appropriate
Translator services are available for non-English speaking patients
Telehealth, virtual visits are available when in-person visits are not appropriate or upon request

To learn more about support groups and other COVID-19 related information and resources, please visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness's COVID-19 Resource Page.

For more information on Spaulding's Rehabilitation Program, please contact our Medical Clinic at 617.952.6220.