Many survivors of the novel coronavirus continue to struggle with physical, cognitive and mental health issues, long after testing positive for the disease. These symptoms can last for weeks or months. Physical complications post-COVID may include impairments in cardiovascular and pulmonary function, muscle strength, endurance, as well as increased joint pain and difficulty walking—all of which can lead to loss of function and loss of independence. Other symptoms include cognitive disorders such as brain fog, memory loss and trouble concentrating.
The term "long-hauler" is often used to describe patients with lingering symptoms of COVID-19. To address these complex challenges, Main Line Health offers a personalized program for post-COVID patients, which includes a multi-disciplinary approach to care, specialist referrals and rehabilitation services.
We welcome patients who have had a positive laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19 or a positive result with an FDA approved at-home self-testing kit and continue to experience health issues at least 30 days following the positive test results.
Patients who are recovering from COVID-19 may experience a wide range of health issues. For some, the long-term problems are nothing like the original symptoms they experienced when first diagnosed. The most common long-hauler symptoms include:
Our outpatient program will provide several services based on each patient's individual need. Our multidisciplinary team includes physiatrists, neuropsychologists, psychologists, medical specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and case managers. If the patient does not have a specialist, we are able to make referrals to cardiology, pulmonology, dermatology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, primary care and ENT, all of whom are part of our multi-disciplinary team. We communicate with and work closely with the patient's primary care team to create a successful care plan.
Our program includes:
A patient may be referred to the program directly by their primary care physician or specialist provider or they may require an evaluation by a physiatrist(doctor of physical medicine) to assess their overall needs. When the patient calls the main number, a nurse case manager and/or a nurse practitioner will collect intake information and assist in triaging to the appropriate care.
Both virtual visits and in-person outpatient rehabilitation are available.
As part of Main Line Health, Bryn Mawr Rehab connects you to the programs and services of Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital — among the region's most trusted and recognized hospitals. COVID-19 has been shown to affect the respiratory system and has been linked with loss of smell or taste, headaches and increased risk of heart disease, kidney problems, stroke, diabetes and more. Our team at Bryn Mawr Rehab will communicate with your primary care physician and/or existing specialist regarding your care and if necessary, coordinate referrals for care with other specialists from Main Line Health.
At Bryn Mawr Rehab we help patients with chronic or acute dizziness and vertigo get back to active, normal living. With several outpatient locations in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, there’s sure to be a vestibular therapist near you.
Our pain management program includes a range of therapeutic techniques, whether you need chronic back pain treatment or relief from pinched nerves. We also draw on integrative medicine approaches to complement traditional pain therapies to give you the safest, most effective results.
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital offers an extensive, progressive neurologic outpatient rehabilitation program for patients who may be able to function on their own, but wish to function even better.
For people with work-related injuries and chronic pain, we offer a range of therapies through RehabWorks, a worker rehabilitation program that brings together a multidisciplinary team to support people who have lost functional capacity due to a work-related illness or injury.
Our lymphedema therapists help you achieve best results early and with continued treatment at outpatient locations in the western suburbs of Philadelphia. Even in cases of chronic lymphedema, an active management program can reduce swelling and improve symptoms.
Through the amputee rehabilitation program, we offer a full range of amputee support and rehabilitation from pre-amputation evaluation to advanced prosthetic training, assuring medical management throughout the process.
Each inpatient and outpatient physical therapy rehab is individually designed and administered by a licensed physical therapist who consistently guides you from that first visit all the way through recovery.
Getting well doesn’t just happen from a hospital bed or inside a gym. Sometimes, letting patients get back to nature is the key to physical and psychological recovery.
