Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
Breathing easier, recovering stronger.
This page is for general information only, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified physiotherapist.
What this care covers
Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy focuses on the heart and lungs. It helps people recovering from cardiac surgery, managing COPD, or rebuilding stamina after a prolonged ICU stay. Treatment typically includes breathing exercises, graded physical activity, airway clearance techniques and education on managing symptoms day to day. The goal is to get you back to a level of activity that feels comfortable and sustainable.
- Breathing retraining and airway clearance
- Post-cardiac surgery rehabilitation
- Graded exercise programmes for stamina
- ICU and ventilator weaning support
Conditions treated
When to seek help
- Breathlessness on exertion or at rest
- Chronic productive cough
- Chest tightness
- Reduced exercise tolerance
- Persistent fatigue
- Inability to clear secretions from the chest
How treatment is delivered
- Pulmonary rehabilitation programmes
- Airway clearance techniques
- Individualised graded exercise where appropriate, with pacing and post-exertional symptom screening when needed
- Breathing retraining (diaphragmatic, pursed-lip)
- ICU and ventilator weaning support
- Energy conservation strategies
Modalities & equipment
These modalities may be used only where clinically appropriate and available. Your physiotherapist decides whether a modality is suitable after assessment. Not every physiotherapist offers every modality, and exercise, education, and self-management remain central to most physiotherapy plans.
Relevant certifications
What better recovery looks like
Improved exercise tolerance, breathing efficiency, and stamina
Faster recovery after heart surgery
Better management of chronic respiratory conditions
Reduced hospital readmission rates
| What to compare | In-clinic | Home visit |
|---|---|---|
| Typical fee | ₹400 to ₹1,500 | ₹600 to ₹2,000 |
| Best for | Equipment-based rehab and first assessments | Limited mobility, post-surgery, and elderly care |
| Equipment | Full clinic setup | Portable equipment the physiotherapist brings |
| Travel | You travel to the clinic | The physiotherapist comes to you |
| Booking | Pick a clinic slot on search | Filter by home visit on search |
Frequently asked questions
- What conditions does cardiopulmonary physiotherapy treat?
- Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy commonly treats: COPD and chronic bronchitis, Post-cardiac surgery recovery, Asthma management, Post-COVID respiratory rehabilitation, ICU and ventilator recovery, Pulmonary fibrosis.
- What are the benefits of cardiopulmonary physiotherapy?
- Improved exercise tolerance, breathing efficiency, and stamina Faster recovery after heart surgery Better management of chronic respiratory conditions Reduced hospital readmission rates
- Can I book a cardiopulmonary physiotherapy at home in India?
- Physiotherapists on BookPhysio.in can offer home visits for cardiopulmonary physiotherapy. Use the Home visit filter on the search page to see who covers your area.
- Do I need a referral to see a cardiopulmonary physiotherapy?
- No referral is required. You can book a cardiopulmonary physiotherapy directly on BookPhysio.in. If you have an existing prescription or report, you can share it with the physiotherapist at your first session.
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