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Making PM&R Essential, Now and in the Future

COVID-19 Rehabilitation

PM&R physicians are uniquely qualified to help guide the multidisciplinary effort needed to develop a plan for this crisis. As a specialty, physiatrists are investigators, team leaders and problem solvers. You see the whole patient AND the whole picture of the rehabilitation ecosystem. PM&R Physicians: you are exactly what this crisis needs.

Stand with us and share our call to action with your colleagues and community and bring more voices into the conversation. We are stronger together.

The Academy has founded a Multi-Disciplinary PASC Collaborative to support these efforts. Learn more.

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News Alerts:

AAPM&R HUGE Success: The White House Orders Federal Action Plan, “Whole of Government Response” on Long COVID

Read the April 6, 2022 Update

AAPM&R’s Call to Action is Heard! The White House Releases National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan and Congress is Acting

Read the March 4, 2022 Update

Long COVID Guidance Statements

Mental Health
- Multi-disciplinary collaborative consensus guidance statement on the assessment and treatment of mental health symptoms in patients with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC)
  - Access all of the tables from the mental health guidance statement, which include the treatment recommendation statements and pharmacologic agents used in depression, anxiety and PTSD.
Neurological Symptoms
- Multi-Disciplinary collaborative consensus guidance statement on the assessment and treatment of neurologic sequelae in patients with Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC)
  - Access all of the tables from the neurological symptoms guidance statement, which include the initial treatment options, red flags, care guidance and more.
Pediatrics
- Multi-Disciplinary Collaborative Consensus Guidance Statement on the Assessment and Treatment of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC) in Children and Adolescents
  - Access all of the tables from the pediatrics guidance statement, which include the recommendations, health equity considerations/examples, rehabilitation approaches and more.
Autonomic Dysfunction
- Multi-Disciplinary Collaborative Consensus Guidance Statement on the Assessment and Treatment of Autonomic Dysfunction in Patients with Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC)
  - Access all of the tables from the autonomic dysfunction guidance statement, which include the recommendations, health equity considerations/examples, rehabilitation approaches and more.
Cardiovascular Complications
- Multi-Disciplinary Collaborative Consensus Guidance Statement on the Assessment and Treatment of Cardiovascular Complications in Patients with Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC)
  - Access all of the tables from the cardiovascular complications guidance statement, which include the recommendations, health equity considerations/examples, rehabilitation approaches and more.
Breathing Discomfort
- Multi-Disciplinary Collaborative Consensus Guidance Statement on the Assessment and Treatment of Breathing Discomfort and Respiratory Sequelae in Patients with Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC)
  - Access all of the tables from the breathing discomfort guidance statement, which include the recommendations, health equity considerations/examples, rehabilitation approaches and more.
Cognitive Symptoms
- Multi-Disciplinary Collaborative Consensus Guidance Statement on the Assessment and Treatment of Cognitive Symptoms in Patients with Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC)
  - Access all of the tables (also available in PowerPoint slides) from the cognitive symptoms guidance statement, which include the recommendations, screening tools, strategies, health equity considerations and more.

Fatigue
- Multidisciplinary collaborative consensus guidance statement on the assessment and treatment of fatigue in postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) patients
  - Access all of the tables from the fatigue guidance statement, which include the methodology, recommendations, health equity considerations and more.

In the News

View our newsroom to see our news releases and a selection of PM&R physicians in the news sharing their expert knowledge.

In-Depth Resources for PM&R Physicians

We are supporting members by creating timely, needed resources, collaborating across healthcare and highlighting the best education and news that is applicable to you and your PM&R practice right now. As the primary medical specialty society for physical medicine and rehabilitation, this is your place for resources to help you today. Visit the Physiatrist Resource Center for:

Long COVID

Telehealth

Private Practice Financial Resources

Regulation Changes

Taking Care of Patients with COVID-19

Vaccine Information

PPE Available Through Collaborations

Pain Management and Opioid Prescribing

Taking Care of Yourself

AAPM&R members: Even more resources are being shared between physiatrists in our Care in the Time of COVID-19 member forum on PhyzForum. Exchange important dialogue about your challenges, ask questions and share your concerns and resources with each other.

If you can't find what you need or would like additional support, we're here to help. Contact us at (847) 737-6000 or email covidresponse@aapmr.org.

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