Physiotherapy has recently become an essential part of enhanced recovery protocols after
thoracic surgery. The evidence-based practice of physiotherapy is essential for the effective …

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 …

[Purpose] The purpose of this review is to identify which preoperative physiotherapy
interventions are applied in patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft.[Participants …

OBJECTIVES: Evaluation of physiotherapeutic provision for patients undergoing open
thoracotomy and lung surgery in the UK. Timing of physiotherapy, modalities used and …

The efficacy of physiotherapy techniques used for patients following uncomplicated coronary
artery bypass surgery (CABG) is well documented. Previous research showed that some of …

Abstract Background and Purpose. Physiotherapy is considered an essential component of
the management of patients after thoracotomy, yet the type of interventions utilized, and …

Following major surgery pulmonary complications are an important cause of postoperative
morbidity, contributing to significant increases in length of hospital stay, overall hospital …

Physical therapy is offered to patients undergoing cardiac surgery in many countries. There
is limited published data on what physical therapy treatments are provided and what …

Aim The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether a physiotherapy treatment started in
the preoperative phase and based on respiratory training with or without musculoskeletal …

Physiotherapy is considered an important component of the perioperative period of lung
resection surgery. A systematic review was conducted to assess evidence for the …