Introduction to Pre-operative Exercise Prescription and Physical Activity Promotion for Clinicians and Exercise Professionals

This review aims to provide clinicians that work in the surgical realm with relevant exercise principles and related research as they consider incorporating prehabilitation into care plans. Exercise is a core component of preoperative health optimization strategies referred to as prehabilitation. The exercise component of prehabilitation aims to improve systemic and loco-regional fitness to increase surgical tolerance and facilitate recovery....