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Ældre patienter bør tilbydes fysisk træning tidligt efter kirurgi

Translated title of the contribution: Older patients should be offered strength training early post surgery
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Abstract

The use of fast-track regimes has led to a marked decline in complication rates post surgery. Nevertheless, older people have an increased risk of loss of muscle mass and strength and disability post surgery compared to younger adults. Consequently, attempts to counteract these problems seem highly relevant. The number of studies on the effect of perioperative training is still limited. However, there is increasing evidence that strength training commenced early post surgery is safe and effective in regard to restore muscle function in older patients going through acute or elective surgery.
Translated title of the contributionOlder patients should be offered strength training early post surgery
Original languageDanish
JournalUgeskrift for læger
Volume175
Issue number41
Pages (from-to)2421-2424
Number of pages4
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 7 Oct 2013

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