Clinical rehabilitation
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Clinical rehabilitation · Jul 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialPulmonary function and physical performance outcomes with preoperative physical therapy in upper abdominal surgery: a randomized controlled trial.
Investigation of the effects of preoperative physical therapy on pulmonary function and physical performance before and after upper abdominal surgery. ⋯ Preoperative physical therapy improved pulmonary function and physical performance in the pre- and postoperative periods among patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery.