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Preoperative physical therapy beneficial for upper abdominal surgery patients
October 2013
Preoperative physical therapy beneficial for upper abdominal surgery patients
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Pulmonary function and physical performance outcomes with preoperative physical therapy in upper abdominal surgery: a randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil. 2013 Jul;27(7):616-27. doi: 10.1177/0269215512471063. Epub 2013 Feb 12Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
37 patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery were randomized to receive pre-operative physical therapy, involving respiratory and global exercise, 2-3 weeks before surgery, or no therapy. The results showed that intervention group had higher inspiratory strength and respiratory muscle endurance than the control pre and postoperatively. After the seventh post-operative day the intervention group...
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