The physiotherapy management of patients undergoing thoracic surgery: a survey of current practice in Australia and New Zealand

J Reeve, L Denehy, K Stiller - Physiotherapy Research …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Purpose. Physiotherapy is considered an essential component of
the management of patients after thoracotomy, yet the type of interventions utilized, and …

Does removal of deep breathing exercises from a physiotherapy program including pre-operative education and early mobilisation after cardiac surgery alter patient …

PA Brasher, KH McClelland, L Denehy… - Australian journal of …, 2003 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to establish whether removal of breathing exercises from a
regimen including early mobilisation changes the incidence of post-operative pulmonary …

Supervised moderate intensity exercise improves distance walked at hospital discharge following coronary artery bypass graft surgery—a randomised controlled trial

AD Hirschhorn, D Richards, SF Mungovan… - Heart, Lung and …, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine whether a structured, inpatient (or Phase 1
cardiac rehabilitation), physiotherapy-supervised walking program, with or without …

Physiotherapy-supervised mobilization and exercise following cardiac surgery: a national questionnaire survey in Sweden

E Westerdahl, M Möller - Journal of cardiothoracic surgery, 2010 - Springer
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 …

Does the mode of exercise influence recovery of functional capacity in the early postoperative period after coronary artery bypass graft surgery? A randomized …

AD Hirschhorn, DAB Richards… - … and thoracic surgery, 2012 - academic.oup.com
OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of moderate-
intensity stationary cycling and walking exercise programmes in the early postoperative …

Chest physiotherapy and breathing exercises for cardiac surgery patients in Sweden-a national survey of practice

E Westerdahl, MF Olsà- Monaldi archives for chest disease, 2011 - monaldi-archives.org
Background. Various chest physiotherapy techniques are recommended after cardiac
surgery around the world. There is limited published data on what breathing exercises …

Physiotherapy following cardiac surgery: is it necessary during the intubation period?

S Patman, D Sanderson, M Blackmore - Australian journal of physiotherapy, 2001 - Elsevier
This randomised controlled clinical trial investigated whether physiotherapy during the
period of mechanical ventilation following cardiac surgery influenced subject outcomes. Two …

Physical therapy management for adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a Canadian practice survey

TJ Overend, CM Anderson, J Jackson… - Physiotherapy …, 2010 - utpjournals.press
ABSTRACT Purpose: To determine current Canadian physical therapy practice for adult
patients requiring routine care following cardiac surgery. Methods: A telephone survey was …

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A Authora - 2003 - ics.uci.edu
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Management of sternal precautions following median sternotomy by physical therapists in Australia: a web-based survey

LJ Tuyl, JH Mackney, CL Johnston - Physical Therapy, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Background Sternal precautions are utilized within many hospitals with the aim of preventing
the occurrence of sternal complications (eg, infection, wound breakdown) following midline …