Background Early mobilisation is prescribed after cardiac surgery to prevent postoperative
complications, decrease length of hospital stay, and augment return to daily activities …

The objective effects of early mobilization on physical function in patients after cardiac
surgery remain unknown. The purpose of the present study was to clarify the effects of early …

Background Early mobilization is considered an important element of postoperative care;
however, how best to implement this intervention in clinical practice is unknown. This …

Background Limited published data are available on how patients are mobilized and
exercised during the postoperative hospital stay following cardiac surgery. The aim of this …

Early mobilisation is a cornerstone of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) and is
encouraged following spinal procedures. However, evidence of its implementation is limited …

Purpose: The purpose of this review is to evaluate the literature related to mobilization of the
critically ill patient with an emphasis on functional outcomes and patient safety. Methods: We …

Purpose/Objectives: The purpose of this review article was to examine the efficacy of an
early mobilization protocol in hospitalized medical-surgical inpatient population …

Background: The impact of early mobilization on perioperative comorbidities and length of
stay (LOS) has shown benefits in other medical/surgical subspecialties. However, few spinal …

Background Aerobic exercise is a critical component of cardiac rehabilitation following
cardiac surgery. Aerobic exercise is traditionally commenced 2–6 weeks following hospital …

Purpose: Recently there has been increased interest in early mobilization of critically ill
patients. Proposed benefits include improvements in respiratory function, muscle wasting …