[Elective surgery reconvalescence after pre-operative physical training]

(Rekonvalescens efter praeoperativ fysisk traening ved elektiv kirurgi.)

Full Abstract

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.

Author information

Author/s: Kjaer, Michael (M); Krogsgaard, Michael R (MR); Magnusson, Peter (P);

Affiliation: Institut for Idraetsmedicin, Bispebjerg Hospital, DK-2400 København NV, Denmark. m.kjaer(-atsign-)mfi.ku.dk

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Ugeskrift for laeger (Ugeskr Laeger), published in Denmark. (Language: dan)

Reference: 2009-Sep; vol 171 (issue 40) : pp 2920-2

Dates: Created 2009/10/09; Completed 2009/10/16;

PMID: 19814943, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/16/2009, IMS Date: )

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