Clinical Exercise: Prehabilitation

A person administering a vaccination or injection into a young girl's arm, which is exposed and slightly reddened. The girl is wearing a dotted shirt and has freckles, and a hand with a watch is seen holding her arm while the injection is given.

What is it?

Improving fitness before surgery to enhance recovery.

When should I seek professional advice?

Consult your surgeon before starting.

FAQs

• Can I exercise safely? Usually yes, with appropriate advice.
• Do I need specialist supervision? This depends on your condition and fitness.
• How often should I exercise? Aim to meet current physical activity guidelines where possible.

Clinical Exercise: Rehabilitation After Surgery

The photo shows two men in a gym. One is an older man with a white beard and hair, smiling and engaging in a workout. The other man, closer to the camera, has darker hair and is slightly out of focus. The older man is holding a resistance band or similar exercise equipment.

What is it?

Structured rehabilitation helps restore function.

FAQs

• Can I exercise safely? Usually yes but adhere to your surgeons’ postoperative protocols.
• Do I need specialist supervision? This depends on your condition and fitness.
• How often should I exercise? Aim to meet current physical activity guidelines where possible.