Early evidence suggests that some complications, such as heart or lung damage, may improve with time, particularly if they receive prompt rehabilitative care.This article explores why some people may need rehabilitation after COVID-19, the different types available, and some online and in-person resources that may help.COVID-19 can affect the body in a variety of ways.
While 81% of people experience mild to moderate illness and recover without treatment, 14% develop severe symptoms that can last several weeks or months.Some people also go on to develop “long COVID,” which occurs when COVID-19 symptoms linger for weeks or months after acquiring the initial infection.