McConnell's Extended Leave: The Politics of Health and Recovery US Senator Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation center, where he underwent strenuous physiotherapy to rebuild strength and reduce fall risks.
He will continue his recovery at home, with an intensive regimen of physical therapy to maintain his duties as Senate leader. At 84, McConnell is no stranger to the complexities of aging in high stakes positions.
His long history with polio has left him with physical challenges that have become a part of his public persona.