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.

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Footwork seated (toes & heel tapping)

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Exercise videos

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Medical optimization for prehab - Learning

Here you can learn about the importance of giving up smoking, good blood pressure and sugar control.

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...