Critical Care Physiotherapy at Vidarbha Hospital & Critical Care
Vidarbha Hospital & Critical Care offers specialized Critical Care Physiotherapy as an essential component of intensive care treatment. Our dedicated physiotherapy team works closely with ICU physicians to help patients recover faster, regain mobility, prevent complications, and restore functional independence — even during life-threatening illnesses.
Why Is Physiotherapy Important in Critical Care?
Critically ill patients often remain bedridden, sedated, or ventilated for extended periods. This can lead to muscle weakness, respiratory complications, joint stiffness, and delayed recovery. Early and targeted physiotherapy can dramatically improve outcomes and reduce ICU and hospital stay.
Key Goals of ICU Physiotherapy
- Maintain respiratory function and improve oxygenation
- Prevent lung infections like pneumonia and atelectasis
- Reduce ICU-acquired weakness and muscle wasting
- Promote early mobility and prevent bedsores
- Enhance circulation and prevent blood clots
- Accelerate weaning from mechanical ventilation
Our ICU Physiotherapy Services Include:
- Chest Physiotherapy: Airway clearance techniques, breathing exercises, percussion, and postural drainage
- Passive & Active Limb Exercises: To maintain joint mobility and muscle strength
- Positioning & Postural Training: Prevents pressure sores and improves lung function
- Neuromuscular Stimulation: For patients with minimal voluntary movement
- Mobilization & Early Ambulation: Safe, step-by-step programs for sitting, standing, and walking
- Weaning Support: Exercises to strengthen respiratory muscles and improve lung capacity
Conditions We Support in the ICU
- Patients on mechanical ventilation
- Post-operative recovery in critical care
- Neurological ICU patients (stroke, spinal injury, GBS)
- Trauma and polytrauma cases
- Severe respiratory conditions (ARDS, COPD, pneumonia)
- Geriatric ICU patients with multiple comorbidities
Expert Physiotherapy Team
Our critical care physiotherapists are trained to handle the most complex cases with precision and empathy. They work collaboratively with ICU doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists to deliver safe, patient-specific physiotherapy protocols — even for ventilated and hemodynamically unstable patients.
Benefits of Critical Care Physiotherapy
- Faster recovery and earlier discharge from ICU
- Reduced complications and infections
- Improved lung function and reduced ventilator dependency
- Better mobility and independence post-ICU
- Enhanced overall quality of life
Why Choose Vidarbha Hospital & Critical Care?
- Dedicated ICU-trained physiotherapists available 24×7
- Individualized therapy plans based on patient condition
- Integration with all critical care specialties
- Focus on safety, comfort, and early mobilization
- Continuity of care from ICU to step-down and recovery
Helping Patients Breathe, Move, and Recover
At Vidarbha Hospital & Critical Care, we understand that critical illness is just the beginning of a longer recovery journey. Our physiotherapy services are designed to help patients regain strength, confidence, and independence — one step at a time.
