Resistance Training Following Median Sternotomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal
Heart, lung & circulation
Journal Volume
28
Journal Issue
10
Date Issued
2019-10
Author(s)
Pengelly, Jacqueline
Pengelly, Michael
Royse, Colin
Royse, Alistair
Bryant, Adam
Williams, Gavin
El-Ansary, Doa
Abstract
Despite no evidence to support weight limitations following median sternotomy, sternal precautions continue to be routinely prescribed. Moreover, international cardiac rehabilitation guidelines lack sufficient detail for the implementation of resistance training. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine what the literature defines as resistance training; how resistance training is applied, progressed and evaluated; and, whether resistance training improves physical and functional recovery postoperatively in the cardiac surgical population.
Subjects
Cardiac rehabilitation; Cardiac surgery; Exercise; Median sternotomy; Resistance training
Type
journal article