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The Impact of Prehabilitation on Post-Surgical Recovery Outcomes
The Impact of Prehabilitation on Post-Surgical Recovery Outcomes

Board Number:
13
Day and Time:
Tuesday: 9:25-10:40am
Description:
BACKGROUND: Post-surgical recovery is critical for patient outcomes, with factors such as strength, range of motion, return-to-sport timelines, and reinjury risk influencing success. Prehabilitation, a structured exercise program before surgery, may enhance recovery by improving strength, neuromuscular control, and overall physical readiness. OBJECTIVE: This literature review examines whether prehabilitation improves post-surgical recovery outcomes, including knee function, return-to-sport rates, and reinjury risk, for individuals undergoing surgery. METHODS: The three databases used in this study were MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Google Scholar. The criteria were peer-review articles addressing the effects of prehabilitation on post-surgical recovery in patients undergoing surgery. Studies assessed key recovery indicators such as strength, mobility, and performance. RESULTS:Patients who participated in these studies showed improved knee function and a faster prehabilitation timeline. Participants could also demonstrate muscle strength and stability during recovery and had a lower risk of reinjury than those who did not engage in the prehabilitation group. Although outcomes in this study varied slightly, the findings supported the association between prehabilitation and improvements in post-surgical recovery outcomes. CONCLUSION: This literature review highlights the potential benefits of prehabilitation in optimizing post-surgical recovery. The results in this literature review indicate that prehabilitation before surgery improves surgical outcomes and reduces the risk of reinjury after surgery due to strengthening beforehand. Some of the studies have limitations, such as small sample sizes and different exposures such as knee injuries and arm injuries. Future research should look into the Randomized Control Trials to strengthen the evidence and establish the best protocols.
Faculty Sponsor:
Pam Higgins
Location:
Field House
Presentation Category:
Critical Interpretation Project
Presentation Type:
Poster Presentation
Presenters:
Caroline Ringer
Session:
Posters and Multimedia - Session 1
Year:
Fourth Year
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