Is exercising important for overweight patients

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Is exercising important for overweight patients

Exercising for overweight patients is vital to prevent chest and lung infections post surgery.

Fitness assessments before surgery

Pre-operative assessment clinics assess how quickly your body can deal with stress in the case of a surgery and CT scans of the lungs help assess lung function.

Footwork seated (toes & heel tapping)

Ms. Roberts shows various seated footwork exercises.

Assessments of fitness for surgery - Continuing Care

Here you can learn about continuing care such as continued exercise and maintaining a healthy diet.

Assessments of fitness for surgery

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Echocardiograms assess heart function for surgical readiness. Lung function tests evaluate breathing capacity and may offer medication to improve function. Pre-operative assessment...

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Continuing Care

Medical optimization for prehab - Continuing Care

Here you can learn about the importance of continuing smoking cessation and good blood sugar control during rehab.

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Is exercising important for overweight patients

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