Post-COVID rehabilitation

People who have recovered from a COVID-19 infection frequently experience long-term symptoms (long COVID).

These include:

• Breathing complaints, coughing
• Muscle weakness and pain
• Lethargy, reduced concentration

Restoring fitness after a coronavirus illness

For sufferers of long COVID, we offer a special post-COVID rehabilitation program intended to improve and restore general physical capabilities. But if you are looking to specifically recover your athletic fitness after a coronavirus infection, this program is also for you.

Post-COVID rehabilitation: Overview of services

The post-COVID rehabilitation program is offered on an outpatient basis in the Physical Medicine department of Döbling Private Hospital and includes the following services:

• 1 medical examination plus
• 10 units of physiotherapy (including respiratory gymnastics and medical training therapy)

Additional types of physical therapy can be prescribed in the case of musculoskeletal pain (not included in the program).

Duration:

The physiotherapy units take place 2 – 3 times/week – depending on individual capabilities. Accordingly, the program lasts 3.5 to 5 weeks.

Please note:

A cardiology exam and a pulmonary exam are required prior to undergoing the post-COVID rehabilitation. You can receive both in advance at the Outpatient Center for Internal Medicine of Döbling Outpatient Center.