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Dr. Watson lays out a roadmap that is easy to remember and even easier to follow. Everyone has their own unique journey, which means no single plan can work for all of my patients. Conveniently, this book includes several ways to attack each of the dozensof potential roadblocks and detours along anyone's prehab journey.I've noticed that the patients who do best after surgery are the ones who, despite hectic jobs and busy families, find a little time every day to prioritize their health. After following a prehabilitation plan, they often go into surgery feeling even better than they had felt at their initial surgical consultation. This book helps focus that preparation, maximizing benefits with the least required time and no wasted effort. Following Dr. Watson's strategy, I've even had patients dance- literally dance- into their first post-op follow-up. This is the potential of a well structured prehab program.

Yudi Kerbel, MD
Orthopedic Surgery

(This book is) Packed full of useful information patients can put to good use immediately to help them heal faster and get back to the things they enjoy. Using easy to understand examples, this book helps guide patients through the stressful pre-surgical period to become stronger and healthier for whatever lies ahead. This book is a must for anyone preparing for surgery or other major medical treatment. Even a short time of preparing your body with the right nutrition, exercise and mental conditioning can make a big difference in recovery.

Karen Barr, DO
Solid Organ Transplant Prehabilitation Specialist,
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

A Prehabilitation Guide for All Providers

A textbook for clinicians, therapists, and other healthcare workers

Prehabilitation is revolutionizing the way we approach patient care before major medical interventions, particularly surgeries and cancer therapies. This textbook provides an in-depth exploration of the foundational concepts of prehabilitation, underscoring its critical importance for specific patient populations. By focusing on reversing risk factors, addressing metabolic issues, and enhancing overall function, this book offers a roadmap to significantly improve surgical outcomes and long-term health. The early chapters emphasize the design of effective programs, the strategic engagement of healthcare providers and patients, and the implementation of motivational interviewing techniques to foster meaningful behavioral changes.

The textbook delves into practical aspects, offering comprehensive guidance on exercise interventions, including innovative approaches such as blood flow restriction training, as well as traditional exercise programs. It addresses crucial nutritional considerations, discussing the roles of fructose, protein supplementation, and fasting strategies in metabolic health and weight management. Furthermore, the text highlights the neuropsychiatric dimensions of prehabilitation, detailing methods for mood management, stress reduction, and sleep optimization. The latter half of the book applies these techniques in subject-specific chapters, such as prehabilitation before joint replacement, spine surgery, cancer treatment, metabolic and obesity surgeries, amputation, organ transplant, and pregnancy/fertility. The authors advocate for a holistic, multidisciplinary approach that integrates physical and mental health, tailored to the unique needs of each patient. This resource is indispensable for physicians, physical and occupational therapists, hospital administrators, and other healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing prehabilitation practices.