getting back to what matters most

Hospitalization or a stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) takes it's toll on your body.  Studies have long shown there is a significant loss of muscle mass with even only a few days of bed rest.  Often, you are discharged from hospital after your acute health needs have been met, but you are left with significant loss of function.  Getting out of bed and showering can leave you feeling breathless and weak.  Sometimes you are left wondering if this is the "new normal."

Two things will change that for you:  time and exercise.  Patience is key; recovery from ICU can take anywhere from 6 months to two years.  Understanding this and setting realistic goals and expectations aids in recovery.  In order to be able to do the things you used to do before - or even find a way to do more than before your hospital stay - you need to move and strengthen your muscles.

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Our ICU/hospital recovery program is quite comprehensive.  We will meet with you and your family in your home after you have been discharged from hospital.  We ask questions about your hospital stay, find out what your goals are and start a plan to get you back to what matters most.  We have found that frequently the initial stages of rehab need to occur in your home.  Once your function has improved, we may decide that bringing you into the clinic to use our equipment may be appropriate.  Or we may continue to work with you at home or help you develop a routine at a location of your choice.  Our recovery program is based around what works best for YOU; our team is here to meet you where you are at, and help you achieve the goals you set.