This study compared the effects of a four-phase and a three-phase early mobilization
protocol on respiratory parameters and complications in patients following coronary artery …

Purpose: This study explored and described patients' experiences and perceptions of phase
1 cardiac rehabilitation (CR) after a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) at a public hospital …

Abstract Background In a Dutch guideline on physiotherapy (PT) in hip and knee
osteoarthritis, a number of recommendations on post‐acute (ie after discharge from hospital) …

Objective To assess the efficacy of a single preoperative physiotherapy session to reduce
postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after upper abdominal surgery. Design …

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine whether a structured, inpatient (or Phase 1
cardiac rehabilitation), physiotherapy-supervised walking program, with or without …

Background: This review was undertaken to seek evidence that clarifies the effectiveness of
occupational therapy and physical therapy programs after open-heart surgery. Methods: A …

OBJECTIVES: Rehabilitation of patients following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
has been widely studied; however, research into early rehabilitation after CABG is sparse …

Objective: To determine in a pilot study the feasibility and effects of preoperative inspiratory
muscle training in patients at high risk of postoperative pulmonary complications who were …

One hundred twenty patients undergoing coronary artery surgery completed a randomized
controlled study designed to investigate whether prophylactic chest physiotherapy affected …

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