Prehabilitation before spinal surgery
Surgery causes a significant strain on both your body and mind. Through targeted preparation – known as prehabilitation – you can prepare yourself for the operation and significantly improve your recovery.
What is prehabilitation?
Prehabilitation is a programme designed to prepare you mentally and physically for an operation. It helps you to:
1. improve your fitness and stamina
2. strengthen your breathing
3. optimise your diet
4. reduce stress and boost your well-being
5. get your health in the best possible shape
Exercises & information across four modules
Your treating doctor will provide you with comprehensive information about the prehabilitation programme. This is based on the following four components, which are supported by our Schulthess Coach app:
- Training / exercise
- Nutrition tips
- Breathing exercises, mental preparation & relaxation
- Preparatory tips: sleep hygiene, optimising pain management
You can find the relevant documents here:
Even small steps in your daily routine can make a big difference. Keep at it – these exercises will actively and sustainably support your recovery. We wish you all the best with your preparation and a speedy, successful recovery.