physiotherapy advice for patients undergoing thoracic surgery

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Exercise Progression Gradually over the next 2-3 months you can begin other activities to progress from walking. Aim to do these two – three times a week for twenty minutes to improve your general fitness. Your wound should be fully healed over before you begin these exercises. Activity • Bowls • Swimming • Gym work • Badminton • Tennis • Golf Time to begin 2 months 2-3 months 2-3 months 3 months 3 months 4-6 weeks (putting only) 2 –3 months (full swing) • Gardening 4 – 6 weeks. Light pruning / Potting / Weeding etc 2-3 months mowing / digging.
Lifting Once home you are safe to do light activities. To begin with do not lift more than the weight of your chest drain. After 6-8 weeks you can gradually increase your activities, as long as it remains comfortable on your wound. Avoid heavy lifting for at least three months. Driving Do not drive a car for 6-8 weeks (unless otherwise stated by your consultant). It is a good idea to inform your insurance company following major surgery, so you do not invalidate your insurance policy. Back To Work Do not return to work until after your out patient clinic appointment. Your may be advised to stay off for a longer period of time if you have a manual job. Good luck with your exercises. If you have any questions or problems with the above information you can contact your physiotherapist on 0845 1558208 Ask for bleep 153 or 175 Donna Pike July 2004
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