Complications that may persist after contracting COVID-19 have a major impact on our functioning and quality of life. Rehabilitation helps many convalescents recover to full health. However, the so-called Postovid rehabilitation co-financed by the National Health Fund is not due to every insured person. Certain conditions must be met.
- The list of complications after coronavirus infection may include a number of respiratory, circulatory and nervous system ailments, as well as chronic fatigue and reduced mobility.
- Rehabilitation can be of help, which is worth trying to get after COVID-19
- Rehabilitation co-financed by the National Health Fund is available only to convalescents who have performed a PCR test and can thus document the history of the disease
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Postovid rehabilitation financed by the National Health Fund includes a number of treatments and recommendations for people who suffer from ailments known as “long COVID” (“long COVID”). The rehabilitation lasting from two to six weeks is intended to improve respiratory fitness, cardiovascular and exercise capacity, strengthen muscle strength, as well as the general physical and mental condition of patients. It includes treatments such as terrain therapy, kinesiotherapy, balneotherapy, hydrotherapy and health education.
Who is pocovid rehabilitation for?
With this type of rehabilitation only people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 on the basis of PCR test. Some experts criticize this criterion.
«It is a misguided idea that only people with a positive RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 infection could benefit from dedicated rehabilitation after contracting COVID-19. We know very well that a positive antigen test result is often enough to diagnose an infection » — Bartosz Fiałek, a specialist in the field of rheumatology, spoke in Wirtualna Polska.
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There is also an argument that many people have been infected with the coronavirus unknowingly and are now struggling with complications.
“Of course, we are aware that many people may have low or asymptomatic COVID-19, and then struggle with long COVID requiring rehabilitation” — points out in an interview with Wirtualna Polska, prof. Jan Specjielniak, national consultant in the field of physiotherapy and head of the Medicinal Improvement Department at SPZOZ Specialist Hospital of the Ministry of Interior and Administration in Głuchołazy, where a pilot program was implemented in the field of rehabilitation after COVID-19.
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«Nevertheless, from a formal point of view those who failed the PCR test cannot benefit from pocovid rehabilitation. Of course, this does not mean that they are completely devoid of treatment for complications after infection with SARS-CoV-2 ″ — he adds. «If any disturbing symptoms appear, regardless of whether we are dealing with post-COVID symptoms or degenerative changes, we can use rehabilitationif we are insured under the National Health Fund » — emphasizes prof. The little one.
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It should be noted, however, that it will not be postovid rehabilitation, that is, covering the entire spectrum of complications, which is “long COVID”.
How to enroll in postovid rehabilitation?
People who have had a positive PCR test and, after contracting COVID-19, would like to undergo professional rehabilitation financed by the National Health Fund, must first go to the GP who will issue them a referral. Then the National Health Fund qualifies the patient for rehabilitation in a stationary or spa mode. On the website of the National Health Fund there is a list of entities providing covid services. There you can find a facility where you can benefit from rehabilitation.
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