Rivers Hospital long COVID service is a new multi-disciplinary service that utilises the advanced skills and knowledge of Respiratory, Neurological and Pain Management Consultants alongside Specialist Physiotherapists within Respiratory, Neurological and Rehabilitation to help individuals overcome lasting symptoms of COVID-19. It will allow individuals the opportunity to gain direct access to Consultants or Specialist Physiotherapists who can assess them to establish if their symptoms are due to long COVID before beginning the Physiotherapy led individualised Recovery Rehabilitation Programme to gain control of their symptoms.
We appreciate that some individuals may already have a diagnosis of long COVID and had a range of diagnostic tests completed by their GP or Consultant. If this is the case, the individual can self refer to receive a comprehensive Physiotherapy assessment and start directly into the physiotherapy led individualised Recovery Rehabilitation Programme.
Symptoms that cannot be explained by any other diagnosis and as a consequence of a positive COVID-19 test.
If you have had your symptoms for longer than 6 weeks following your positive COVID-19 diagnosis and they do not appear to be improving. If you're unable to return to your "normal" pre-COVID daily routine and have a history of a positive test for COVID-19.
You may only need an initial assessment. Ongoing treatment frequency will be discussed with you by your physiotherapist once your initial assessment has been completed.
Individuals will receive a comprehensive physiotherapy assessment which will involve:
The Individualised Recovery Rehabilitation programme is multi-faceted and goal-focused involving exercise, education and allowing individuals to discuss their experiences and symptoms. Individuals will safely increase their exercise tolerance through a regular graduated exercise programme, frequency based on their needs.
The education aspect of the programme addresses a range of common long COVID-19 symptoms including breathlessness, fatigue and `memory fog’ by providing individuals with evidence-based daily strategies and techniques that the patient can complete to overcome their symptoms.
Once the individual has achieved their specific goals, the aim is for them to become independent in managing their symptoms and have access to the specialist team for ongoing support and advice.
Type: Physiotherapist-led pathway - initial consultation
Format: 1:1
Cost: £82.50
Type: Physiotherapist-led pathway - 30 minute follow up session
Format: 1:1
Cost: £55.00
Type: Physiotherapist-led pathway - 45 minute follow up session
Format: 1:1
Cost: £82.50
To find out more information or book your initial assessment please call us on 01279 602632.
We have a team of expert professional and experienced clinical Chartered Physiotherapists. We work to Physiotherapy Chartered Society Standards supporting best practice and will strive to provide the best in patient care.
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Kathy qualified from St Thomas’s Hospital London and started her career at Guy’s Hospital. After working in Sydney, Australia, Kathy came back to the UK, continuing her career in the South of England. More recently Kathy has returned to Essex and Hertfordshire working in the NHS and private clinics.
Kathy has a special interest in; Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Acupuncture, Aquatic Therapy, Long-Covid rehabilitation.
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