Elective surgery reconvalescence after pre-operative physical training
Kjaer, M.; Krogsgaard, M.R.; Magnusson, P.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 171(40): 2920-2922
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 19814943 Document Number: 636315
Elective surgery is associated with decreased postoperative musculoskeletal function. High aerobic capacity and muscle strength prior to operation is associated with a shorter and more uncomplicated postoperative period. Pre-operative training as intervention has only showed very limited effect in relation to abdominal or alloplastic surgery, whereas strength and coordination training prior to operation has been shown to have a beneficial effect on postoperative movement function after reconstructive ligament surgery of the knee.