title: [Elective surgery reconvalescence after pre-operative physical training].
abstract: Elective surgery is associated with decreased postoperative musculoskeletal function. High aerobic capacity and muscle strength prior to operation is associated with a shorter and more uncomplicated postoperative period. Pre-operative training as intervention has only showed very limited effect in relation to abdominal or alloplastic surgery, whereas strength and coordination training prior to operation has been shown to have a beneficial effect on postoperative movement function after reconstructive ligament surgery of the knee.
authors.affiliation: Institut for Idraetsmedicin, Bispebjerg Hospital, DK-2400 København NV, Denmark. m.kjaer@mfi.ku.dk
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kjaer
authors.forename: Michael R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Krogsgaard
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Magnusson
mesh_terms: D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003289:Convalescence; D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D053580:Muscle Strength; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D016896:Treatment Outcome