Before surgery (prehabilitation)
- An exercise program to build fitness and strength in the weeks before your operation.
- Learning deep breathing, supported coughing and airway clearance techniques before you need them.
- Inspiratory muscle training if appropriate.
After surgery
- Breathing exercises to help re-expand the lungs.
- Airway clearance to reduce the risk of chest infection.
- Shoulder and chest wall mobility after thoracic surgery.
- A graded return to walking, exercise and your usual activities.
We follow any precautions set by your surgical team.