Cardio-Respiratory Care

Cardio-respiratory physiotherapy focuses on breathing, airway clearance, physical conditioning and functional recovery in patients with respiratory or cardiovascular limitations.

It may benefit selected patients recovering from major surgery, critical illness, trauma, prolonged hospitalisation or conditions that affect breathing and physical endurance.

Yes. Patients who spend extended periods in hospital or critical care can develop significant muscle weakness and reduced endurance. Rehabilitation can help them gradually regain physical function.

Airway clearance techniques are used in selected patients to help mobilise and clear secretions from the respiratory tract.

Depending on the procedure and patient's condition, physiotherapy may support breathing exercises, mobilisation and recovery of physical capacity after surgery.

Critically ill patients require individualised medical management. Physiotherapists may contribute to respiratory and physical rehabilitation when the critical care team considers it appropriate.

Depending on the patient's condition, therapy may include breathing exercises, mobility exercises, strengthening, walking programs and graded endurance activities.

The duration depends on the underlying condition, severity of illness, physical capacity and recovery progress.

Treatment must be individually assessed and performed according to the patient's medical stability. Critically ill patients require close monitoring and coordination with the treating medical team.

TTCH provides physiotherapy within a hospital environment with access to critical care, anaesthesiology, trauma and surgical teams when required. This allows rehabilitation to be coordinated with the patient's overall medical condition.