Exercise after lung surgery with thoracotomy incision: To help you live a healthy, active life - 07/2012

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Exercise after lung surgery with thoracotomy incision: To help you live a healthy, active life

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Abstract

This handout supplies information to help recovery after lung surgery with thoracotomy incision. Included are incision precautions, instructions about restricted activities, tips on how to add or keep exercise in the lifestyle, and advice on when to slow down, delay exercising, or call the health care provider.

Author

Physical Therapy/Rehab Medicine

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2007

Revision Date

07/2012

Print Abstract

General Subject

Respiratory Disorders

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Surgery

Specific Subject/Keyword

Exercise

Lung Surgery

Activities of Daily Living

Languages

English

Record ID

3436