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KMID : 0364020180510050293
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Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2018 Volume.51 No. 5 p.293 ~ p.307
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Essentials of Physiotherapy after Thoracic Surgery: What Physiotherapists Need to Know. A Narrative Review
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Ahmad Ahmad Mahdi
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Abstract
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Physiotherapy has recently become an essential part of enhanced recovery protocols after thoracic surgery. The evidence-based practice of physiotherapy is essential for the effective management of postoperative patients. Unfortunately, only a small body of literature has discussed the rationale of the physiotherapy interventions that are routinely implemented following thoracic surgery. Nonetheless, we can integrate the avail-able knowledge into our practice until new evidence emerges. Therefore, in this review, the principles of physiotherapy after thoracic surgery are presented, along with a detailed description of physiotherapy interventions, with the goals of enhancing the knowledge and practical skills of physiotherapists in postoperative care units and helping them to re-evaluate and justify their traditional practices.
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KEYWORD
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Physiotherapy, Management, Postoperative, Thoracic surgery
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