Is it true that people in good shape get better faster after surgery?
There is some truth to this statement. There are many things that can affect patient recovery. The presence of other diseases such a diabetes, cancer, or high blood pressure can delay healing, even in physically active adults. In general, patients of all ages who are in good physical condition seem to get better faster compared to similar patients in poor physical condition. This is true after an accident, illness, or injury. A recent study of exercise before and after total hip replacement supports this idea. This study showed that hip strength is linked with how long patients are in the hospital. The greater the muscle strength, the shorter the hospital stay. Another study from the University of Western Australia shows that patients who exercise before hip surgery have less stiffness, less pain, and more motion compared to those who didn’t exercise. These gains made it possible to get back to daily activities, recreation, and work.
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