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.
TVK Physio is among the very few private clinics in Surrey offering specialist post-ICU rehabilitation. Recovering from critical illness often means ongoing weakness, fatigue, and reduced function long after hospital discharge — our clinicians, several with direct NHS critical care experience, support this recovery either at our Ashford clinic or through home visits.
FAQs
A set of physical, cognitive, and psychological effects that can persist after a critical illness or ICU stay.
Often as soon as you’re medically ready — earlier support can help reduce longer-term impact.
Yes, which many patients recovering from critical illness find easier than travelling to clinic early on.
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.