Benefits of prehabilitation may include:
- Increased strength
- Improved ROM
- Enhanced flexibility
- Easier time with daily activities such as walking and stair climbing
- Minimize post-op complications
- Potential for a sooner discharge after surgery
Exercise recommendations
- Begin your prehabilitation program 10 weeks before your scheduled surgery
- Do not hold your breath when performing any of the exercise. Counting the repetitions out loud is helpful.