Even a mild case of COVID-19 can result in higher odds of decreased mobility and physical function for adults aged 50 years and older, according to a new national study, putting a spotlight on how hundreds of thousands could need physical rehabilitation due to this pandemic.
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Ten months after being discharged from hospital for COVID-19, Rick Sterzer says he’s almost his old self again. But it has taken plenty of effort and numerous visits to at least half a dozen therapists and specialists to get him to this point.