The effects of preoperative exercise therapy on postoperative outcome: a systematic review

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Authors

Karin Valkenet · University Medical Center Utrecht

Ingrid van de Port · University Medical Center Utrecht

Jaap J. Dronkers · Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei

Wouter R. de Vries · University Medical Center Utrecht

Eline Lindeman · University Medical Center Utrecht

Frank Backx · University Medical Center Utrecht

Abstract

Preoperative exercise therapy can be effective for reducing postoperative complication rates and length of hospital stay after cardiac or abdominal surgery. More research on the utility of preoperative exercise therapy and its long-term effects is needed as well as insight in the benefits of using risk models.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Hip and Femur Fractures Shoulder Injury and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Rehabilitation

Volume 25, Issue 2, pp. 99-111

DOI: 10.1177/0269215510380830

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