Wellness programs from VLCC launched for post- COVID-19 recovery.The program V Care– is specifically targeted at addressing lingering after-effects of the Covid-19 virus infection, to counter medium to long term after-effects of infection and aid healthier recovery.
New Delhi May 8,2021: VLCC has announced the launch of an intensive restorative wellness program – V Care– specifically targeted at addressing lingering after-effects of the Covid-19 virus infection. Specially designed to help patients receive proper follow-up care in the weeks and months after their being declared infection free, V Care aids a healthier recovery, both of the body and mind. The program is available at all VLCC Wellness Clinics pan-India.
Studies 1 have shown that up to 80% of patients can continue to have bothersome symptoms months after medical recovery and being declared virus free. This condition has also recently been acknowledged and named by the National Institutes of Health, USA as “Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection” 2 (PASC). Post-COVID symptoms include excessive fatigue, disturbed sleep, loss of appetite, low-grade exertional fever, shortness of breath, dry cough, residual bronchitis, painful joints, muscle soreness, difficulty in thinking and concentrating (brain fog) as well as depression and anxiety. Prolonged neglect of these symptoms can cause medical complications.
Speaking on the importance of post-Covid patient care, Mrs. Vandana Luthra, Founder & Co-Chairperson, VLCC Group said, “While the curative medical eco-system in the country is entirely and rightly focused on fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, it is also critical that patients who have recovered from the infection be given continued guidance if they have to achieve full recovery of their health. Lack of effective follow-up care could result in their requiring intensive medical treatment and possibly hospitalization in some cases, further stressing the already burdened curative healthcare delivery infrastructure. This is where VLCC, with its deep knowledge in the therapeutic wellness domain, is stepping up to effectively contribute to battling the crises. As we push back this pandemic, post-COVID-19 recovery programs will play a key role, not just in helping patients regain good health but also relieve some pressure on the medicare delivery system in India.”
VLCC is the only organisation whose Wellness programs carry the “Recommended by Indian Medical Association” stamp.
The V Care post-COVID-19 recovery program is designed to deliver measurable benefits across physical, biochemical, respiratory, fitness and pain-relief parameters, as well as mental well-being. Each Program is monitored by medical doctors and is customized, basis the patient’s medical history as well as current physical and psychological condition.The Program includes screening and comprehensive assessments, physiotherapy, cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation, physical activity regimen guidance,respiratory exercises, dietary modification and monitoring, specialized therapies, including ayurveda and yoga,as well as behavioral change counselling aimed at improving mental well-being.Key measurable benefits include improvement in stamina, lung capacity, body flexibility, endurance, muscle strength, appetite and digestion as also reduction in joint pains, muscle soreness and fatigue.
The Company has also introduced V Shield, an immunity building program aimed at strengthening the human body’s self-healing propensity and its natural immunity mechanisms. This proactive healthcare initiative is in response to the growing realisation that an individual’s natural immunity is the first line of defense when it comes to outbreaks of virus infections like COVID-19.
1https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7349096/figure/jld200075f1/
2 “Sequelae” refers to a condition that is the result of a previous illness/injury. SARS-CoV-2 is the name of the virus that causes COVID
