ABOUT LONG COVID or POST COVID SYNDROME

Sometimes COVID-19 symptoms can last for months, due to damage caused to lungs, heart, and the brain after first being infected with the virus that caused COVID-19.  These conditions are sometimes named “Long COVID” or “Post-COVID-19 Syndrome,” while others refer to themselves as “Long Haulers.” Regardless of the name given, take comfort knowing that help is available.  Most people with Post-COVID Syndrome or Long COVID experience the effects of COVID-19 that persist for more than four weeks after being diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus.

Studies in the U.S. estimate that up to 30 percent of COVID-19 survivors develop Long COVID-19 and experience respiratory, neurological and physical symptoms that seriously affect their quality of life.

Griffin Health Long COVID-19 Therapy provides a compassionate, comprehensive and coordinated approach to treating Long COVID-19 that empowers individuals to manage and significantly improve their symptoms. We’re here to help “COVID-19 Long haulers” safely and confidently overcome symptoms that are affecting their education, work, sleep and favorite activities.

To make an appointment, or for more information, call us at  203-732-1340.

A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO LONG COVID-19

Our specially trained team of physical, occupational and speech therapists care for Long COVID-19 with a holistic, person-centered approach. Our caregivers will evaluate your symptoms and how these conditions are impacting your daily activities and overall quality of life. Together, you and your care team will develop a treatment plan that can include the following:

Additionally, Griffin’s Behavioral Health specialists can help relieve Long COVID-19 symptoms related to anxiety and depression.

EXCEPTIONAL PULMONARY CARE AT GRIFFIN HEALTH

If you have a more medically complex situation pulmonary rehabilitation might be recommended by your healthcare provider.  Griffin Health Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an evidence-based intervention designed to improve the quality of life and well-being of those living with symptomatic chronic lung disease. Our multidisciplinary team aims to reduce  your symptoms and stabilize  your lung function through education and lung training. Pulmonary Rehab is an individualized, sixteen-week program tailored to meet your specific needs by providing you with exercise training and comprehensive education on a variety of topics including small group weekly education session, individually-prescribed exercise and is closely monitored by our Respiratory Therapy and Exercise Physiology experts.