Post-ICU Recovery
Recovery after critical illness — expert support every step of the way.
About this service
Surviving a critical illness and a stay in intensive care is a significant physical and psychological challenge. Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) can affect strength, breathing, cognition, and mental health. Our specialist physiotherapists understand the complexity of ICU recovery and provide compassionate, expert rehabilitation to help you rebuild your strength and return to life.
Conditions we treat
- Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS)
- ICU-acquired weakness
- Post-COVID critical illness recovery
- Sepsis recovery
- Respiratory failure rehabilitation
- Prolonged ventilation recovery
- Deconditioning after prolonged hospitalisation
- Tracheostomy weaning support
- Cognitive and functional rehabilitation
- Fatigue management after critical illness
Your journey — what to expect
Holistic initial assessment
A comprehensive review of your physical, respiratory, and functional status following your ICU stay.
Graded rehabilitation
A carefully paced programme that rebuilds strength and endurance without overloading your system.
Breathing and airway support
Specialist respiratory physiotherapy to restore breathing capacity and manage secretions.
Fatigue and pacing strategies
Practical tools to manage post-ICU fatigue and gradually increase your activity levels safely.