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Prehabilitation.

A program of exercise, nutrition optimization, and psychological preparation undertaken before surgery to improve a patient's fitness and resilience. Studies show prehabilitation can reduce complications and speed recovery.

Definition

What is prehabilitation?

A program of exercise, nutrition optimization, and psychological preparation undertaken before surgery to improve a patient's fitness and resilience. Studies show prehabilitation can reduce complications and speed recovery.

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