Post-COVID Syndrome
Rehab

About Post-COVID Syndrome

Post-COVID Syndrome is a condition where individuals who contracted SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, experience ongoing symptoms lasting beyond four weeks. Recurrent and new symptoms persist, preventing the patient from restoring their pre-infection state of health. Anyone affected with the virus can develop Post-COVID Syndrome, regardless of age or severity of infection. New non-invasive therapies offer a promising drug-free remedy for treating patients with Post-COVID Syndrome.

Dr. Lev Kalika

Clinical director & DC RMSK

About Dr. Lev Kalika, NYDNRehab
Clinical Director

For over 15 years, Dr. Kalika has been on the cutting edge of new technologies for treating a broad range of health conditions. By leveraging the latest technologies and innovative treatment methods, Dr. Kalika has been a world leader in changing the way medical conditions are diagnosed and treated.

From incorporating the highest resolution diagnostic ultrasonography to making significant contributions to research on ultrasound guided dry needling, Dr. Kalika is a frontrunner in the field of rehabilitative medicine. His NYC clinic provides patients with a broad range of state-of-the-art treatment options, rarely found in private chiropractic or physical therapy clinics.

Dr. Kalika is trained and certified in musculoskeletal ultrasonography, dry needling, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, extracorporeal magnetic transduction therapy and a plethora of other innovative and non-invasive treatment approaches.

As a resident New Yorker, Dr. Kalika has introduced new services for treating long-term symptoms of the coronavirus that has ravaged his city, offering new hope for long-term COVID sufferers.

Why Post-COVID Therapy at NYDNRehab is Superior to Other Treatment Options

The coronavirus took the world by surprise, spreading quickly and without discrimination. The severity of the virus is greatest in vulnerable populations with pre-existing conditions and those of advanced age.

Because of its unique characteristics, the medical community is still scrambling to find the best ways to treat SARS-CoV-2 and stop its spread. Multiple pharmaceutical solutions have tried and failed to improve the health of COVID victims.

At NYDNRehab, we take an alternative holistic approach to treating patients with Post-COVID syndrome. Our non-invasive drug-free therapies are backed by peer reviewed research and clinical trials, with a track record of success.

Where pharmaceuticals have failed to successfully treat Post-COVID Syndrome, our unique non-invasive therapies have provided relief and restored the health of patients with persistent coronavirus symptoms.

Why Post-COVID Therapy at NYDNRehab is Superior to Other Treatment Options

Post-COVID Syndrome Symptoms
and Risk Factors

There is a broad range of symptoms reported by long-term coronavirus patients, some due to the virus, and others arising as side effects from various treatments. In addition to respiratory symptoms, post-COVID patients are presenting with evidence of damage to vital organs.

Among the most commonly reported symptoms are:

Persistent cough
Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
Chronic fatigue
Intensified symptoms 12-24 hours after physical exertion
Difficulty concentrating
Heart palpitations
Myocarditis
Blood clots
Achy muscles and joints
Headaches
Tingling and numbness in extremities
Digestive issues
Depression and anxiety
Reduced mobility
Impaired sense of taste and smell
Irregular menstrual symptoms
Stillbirth and miscarriage
Erectile dysfunction
Endothelial cell dysfunction
Difficulty sleeping

In most cases, coronavirus symptoms are mild to moderate, much like a winter cold, and risk of hospitalization and death is a fraction of one percent in healthy people.

While the elderly, the obese and people with metabolic disease and other pre-existing conditions are at higher risk of contracting, being hospitalized and dying from SARS-CoV-2, long-term symptoms can arise in anyone who was previously infected, regardless of age, health status or severity of infection. Symptoms often appear long after a patient tests negative for the virus, post-recovery.

Diagnosing Post-COVID Syndrome

No test currently exists to accurately diagnose Post-COVID Syndrome. Patient history of coronavirus infection and reported symptoms are the primary indicators of Post-COVID Syndrome.

At NYDNRehab, we use the highest resolution diagnostic ultrasonography to view damaged organs and vessels. Our research-grade equipment gives us capabilities for superior microvascular imaging, to assess the impact of Post-COVID Syndrome on vascular endothelium and blood clotting, and to monitor patient response to treatment.

Ultrasound is also effective for examining lung tissue. Coronavirus disease is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome, affecting the lungs and airway. In some patients with persistent long-term symptoms, fibrosis and residual abnormalities may be present in lung tissue. Ultrasound gives us a simple non-invasive tool with no side effects for detecting abnormalities and monitoring progress.

Best Post COVID Treatment
Options

In addition to helping our patients improve their respiratory function with physical therapy breathing techniques, we are experts in extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT).

Research has shown ESWT to provide fast and effective results in dramatically reducing respiratory symptoms in Post-COVID patients, with complete reversal of symptoms in as little as four days. ESWT treatment quickly relieved pain and restored normal breathing in research test subjects, improving patients’ overall quality of life.

Another respiratory therapy we use is the Super Inductive System, a cutting-edge technology based on high-intensity electromagnetic fields. The treatment induces intense but gentle contractions of the respiratory muscles, including the diaphragm and intercostal muscles. It also enhances blood circulation throughout the thoracic region.

Preventing COVID-19

While most people were unaware of the impending spread of the coronavirus until February or March of 2020, we now know that outbreaks occurred in the United States as early as November 2019. In addition, evidence is nearly irrefutable that Sars COV-19 was engineered and released from a laboratory in Wuhan, China, generously supported by funding by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Despite widespread efforts to stop transmission of the disease by mask-wearing, social distancing and experimental mRNA therapy, the risk of spreading and contracting the coronavirus and being hospitalized persists, especially for high-risk populations.

There are many proactive measures you can take to reduce the risk and severity of COVID-19

Get regular exercise to optimize your cardiovascular health and manage your weight. Obesity and associated metabolic disorders are among the greatest risk factors for contracting and being hospitalized for coronavirus.
Support your immune system with Vitamins C and D, zinc, magnesium, NAC, quercetin and glutathione supplements.
Steer clear of sugars, grains and processed foods, and switch to an organic whole-foods diet.
Manage stress through meditation, yoga, exercise and hobbies that help you relax, and get plenty of sleep. Chronic stress undermines your immune function and causes systemic inflammation, a key risk factor for COVID.

At the end of the day, your health is in your hands. Medications are designed to treat symptoms, but they rarely promote recovery from disease, and their side effects can sometimes be worse than the condition they were used for.

At NYDNRehab, we leverage all the technological tools at our disposal to help our patients obtain optimal health and restore pain-free function. Whether you are a COVID long-hauler with persistent symptoms, or you contracted the virus despite taking every available precaution, post-COVID therapy can put you on the road to full recovery, so you can get back to healthy symptom-free living.