The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre has developed a fully-supervised reconditioning outpatient program for patients suffering from Long COVID, designed to support their graded return to activity and educate on the management of common symptoms. With comprehensive medical supervision coordinated by Dr Damien Tharmaratnam, and defined rehabilitation outcomes, this program provides a structured recovery pathway including:
Exercise sessions under the instruction of a Physiotherapist
Skills development sessions delivered by a multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists
Energy conservation, fatigue management and goal setting
Stress management and mindfulness
Functional nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits
Return to work, sport and hobbies