COVID Recovery Program in Orleans, MA

One of the most common questions asked surrounding the Coronavirus is, "What is the average recovery time for COVID 19?" According to the Center of Disease Control (CDC), COVID recovery takes typically 10-14 days. However, many COVID-19 patients continue to struggle with COVID long-term symptoms beyond the typical recovery time. That is why Spaulding Rehabilitation in Orleans, MA is dedicated to providing additional, specialized care for the rehabilitation of patients post COVID-19.

Who is eligible for COVID-19 care?

Spaulding Rehabilitation in Orleans welcomes all patients who have received a positive laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19 and continue to suffer from COVID related symptoms.

What symptoms of COVID-19 do we address?

Spaulding Rehabilitation in Orleans strives to address the needs of COVID patients who continue to experience long-term side effects of Coronavirus. These symptoms typically include:

Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Fatigue
Cough
Joint pain
Impaired thinking and concentration
Rapid heart rate
Changes in mood
Muscle pain
Intermittent fever
Depression
Anxiety
Hair loss
Headaches after COVID recovery
Rash after COVID recovery

COVID-19 Care Plan and Services

Spaulding Rehabilitation COVID Recovery Program in Orleans, MA offers customized services based on each patient’s unique needs. Our physician-led team 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 to address possible musculoskeletal, and neurologic impairments
Speech language pathologists are offered to provide assistance with cognitive impairments
Additional, ongoing in person rehabilitation care can be continued when in person visits are appropriate
Non-English speaking patients are offered translator services
Telehealth, virtual visits are available when in-person visits are not appropriate

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