Tag: prehabilitation
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Older Adults Prehabilitation Before Surgery: Feasible Pilot
New Hope for Surgical Recovery in Older Adults As the population ages, the medical community is increasingly focused on strategies to improve recovery after major elective surgeries. A new pilot study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society explored a multicomponent prehabilitation program designed for older adults. This program combines physical therapy, nutrition…
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Prehabilitation for Older Adults Shows Potential to Improve Postoperative Outcomes
Overview A new pilot study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society explored a multicomponent prehabilitation program for older adults facing major elective surgery. The program combines physical therapy, nutrition optimization, and mindset support in the weeks leading up to surgery. The researchers found that delivering this program in a short three- to…
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Prehabilitation for Older Adults Shows Promise in Improving Postoperative Recovery
Overview: A Multicomponent Prehabilitation Approach A recent pilot and feasibility study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society explored whether a prehabilitation program—combining physical therapy, nutrition guidance, and mindset support—could be feasibly delivered in the weeks leading up to major elective surgery for older adults. The goal was not only to prepare the…