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 treatment aims to do
Work on exercise tolerance, breathing efficiency and stamina
Guide graded activity after cardiac surgery, at a pace your medical team agrees
Support day-to-day management of chronic respiratory conditions
Teach airway clearance and breathing techniques you can use at home
In-clinic vs home visit physiotherapy
| What to compare | In-clinic | Home visit |
|---|---|---|
| Typical fee | ₹300 to ₹1,500 a session. It depends on your city. | ₹400 to ₹2,000 a session. It depends on your city. |
| Exact fee | Set by each physiotherapist and shown on their profile | Set separately for home visits and shown on their profile |
| 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 does cardiopulmonary physiotherapy aim to do?
Work on exercise tolerance, breathing efficiency and stamina Guide graded activity after cardiac surgery, at a pace your medical team agrees Support day-to-day management of chronic respiratory conditions Teach airway clearance and breathing techniques you can use at home
Can I book 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.
How much does cardiopulmonary physiotherapy cost in India?
An in-clinic session is usually ₹300 to ₹1,500 and a home visit ₹400 to ₹2,000. It depends on your city. The exact fee is shown on each physiotherapist's profile before you book, and you pay the physiotherapist directly after the session.
Do I need a referral for cardiopulmonary physiotherapy?
BookPhysio.in does not ask for a referral to send a booking request. If your condition needs medical input first, or your insurer or employer scheme asks for a referral, the physiotherapist will tell you at the assessment. If you already have a prescription or report, share it at your first session.
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