Physical Health OptimizationSurgical Preparednesssurgerymusclescardiovascular systemrespiratory system
How can exercise help the recovery of overweight patients?
Exercise is important in order to reduce any chance of infection post surgery and improve the outcome of the surgery.
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Exercise is important before surgery, especially if you're overweight. We're always looking at improving respiratory and cardiovascular function before surgery to reduce the chances of any infections post-surgery. And as always, strength and resistance training because we want our muscles to be strong to improve the outcome of the surgery afterwards.
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