{"id":688,"date":"2025-01-27T16:17:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T16:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/?page_id=688"},"modified":"2025-01-27T16:49:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T16:49:58","slug":"activity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/prehab\/activity\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Activity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Are you waiting for an operation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that being physically active before your surgery has big benefits?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surgery, and the recovery afterwards, puts extra strain on the body, particularly the heart and lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that even small improvements<\/strong> in your fitness, strength and balance can make a big difference<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Should I Be Active?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Movement is medicine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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It improved my mobility immensely and I have seen unexpected results that I wouldn\u2019t have believed if you told me before I started!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Being active is a really positive first step you can take on your road to recovery.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will see positive changes within as little as 2-4 weeks<\/strong> of regular activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only will this improve your recovery from surgery but it will also benefit your long term health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can I Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Keep your body and mind healthy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

150 mins moderate activity per week
Increased breathing – still able to talk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Walking\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Gardening\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Swimming\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n


or
75 mins intense activity per week
Breathing fast – difficulty talking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Running\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Sport\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Stairs\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Build<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Muscles, bones and joints<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 days each week<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Gym\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Pilates\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"CarryBags\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Improve<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Reduce risk of falling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 days each week<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Dance\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Yoga\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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If you are normally an active person, great! Keep doing the activities you enjoy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If you are normally less active, it is never too late to get moving.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

No Time Like Now!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So why not find something that you enjoy and make a start today?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get your friends and family involved, or join a group<\/strong>, to make it even more enjoyable and help you to stay motivated<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joint Pain?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Nuffield<\/a><\/figure>
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If you suffer from joint pain check out this FREE 6 month Programme from Nuffield Health<\/a> run by rehabilitation
specialists
www.nuffieldhealth.com\/advice-hubs\/joint-pain\/self-management#Our-free-Joint-Pain-Programme<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Help is at Hand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Support is available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While there is much you can do to stay active, there is also plenty of support available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for inspiration for activity ideas? Need guidance about getting started? There are many resources and classes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every area served by NHS Lothian offers a range of classes suitable for all abilities and specifically catering to people with long-term health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the details below to see how to get involved\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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East Lothian (Enjoy Leisure)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Edinburgh<\/a><\/figure>
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Edinburgh Leisure<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Fife<\/a><\/figure>
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Fife Sports and Leisure Trust<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Live<\/a><\/figure>
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Live Borders<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Midlothian<\/a><\/figure>
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Midlothian Sport & Leisure<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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West Lothian (Xcite)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Online Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\"The<\/a><\/figure>
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Low impact and chair exercises with Joe Wicks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tips on how to Get Fit for Surgery<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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