Physical Therapy After Heart Surgery: Helping you regain your mobility - 06/2026

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Physical Therapy After Heart Surgery: Helping you regain your mobility

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Abstract

This handout explains why exercise is important after cardiac surgery. Included are important precautions to follow, what to expect during physical therapy sessions in the hospital, and goals for an exercise program at home after surgery.

Author

Heart Institute at UWMC

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2011

Revision Date

06/2026

Print Abstract

General Subject

Cardiovascular Disorders

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Surgery

Specific Subject/Keyword

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiovascular Surgery

Exercise

Physical Therapy

Postoperative Care

Postoperative Teaching

Self-care

Surgery

Languages

English

PE Number

PE0823