Critical Care / ICU Physiotherapy

A Critical Care Physiotherapist specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients in intensive care units (ICUs) and high-dependency settings. Their primary goal is to improve respiratory function, prevent complications from immobility, and support early recovery in critically ill patients. They work with individuals on ventilators or recovering from severe trauma, major surgeries, or life-threatening illnesses. Techniques such as chest physiotherapy, breathing exercises, airway clearance, and early mobilization are used to enhance lung capacity, circulation, and muscle strength.

As a Critical Care Physiotherapist play having vital role in the multidisciplinary ICU team, critical care physiotherapists help reduce hospital stay durations, improve patient outcomes, and support a smoother transition to recovery and rehabilitation.

Critical Care Physiotherapist Focus

• Physiotherapy for patients in intensive care

Critical Care Physiotherapist Common cases

Ventilator weaning

Chest physiotherapy