Study Finds Extra 1,000 Daily Steps Slashes Post-Surgery Risks
Researchers found that each additional 1,000 post-op steps was linked to 18% fewer complications and 16% lower readmission risk.
- New research published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons found that postoperative step counts are a 'powerful' predictor of recovery, outperforming heart rate variability and self-reported wellness scores.
- Researchers analyzing data from 1,965 adults undergoing inpatient surgery found each additional 1,000 daily steps after surgery linked to 18% fewer complications, 16% lower readmission risk, and 6% shorter hospital stays.
- Professor Timothy Pawlik of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center said wearables provide 'an objective, continuous readout,' noting, 'Instead of asking how you feel, we can see that you' are moving.
- Pawlik emphasized recovery targets should be patient-specific rather than universal, stating, 'If a patient's goal is 8,000 steps before surgery and 6,000 on postoperative day three, they can see if they're hitting those targets.'
- A sustained drop in step counts can serve as an early warning sign, allowing clinicians to intervene sooner with physical therapy or increased check-ins before complications develop.
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Study finds extra 1,000 daily steps slashes post-surgery risks
The study showed that every extra 1,000 steps per day after an operation was linked to an 18% lower chance of complications.
1000 daily steps may enhance surgical recovery
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1,000 more steps: A simple, powerful prescription for surgical recovery
Researchers analyzing data from the National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program have found that a patient's step count following surgery is a powerful, objective predictor of recovery, outperforming other metrics such as heart rate variability and self-reported wellness. The study is published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
Why 1,000 Extra Steps Accelerate Post-Surgery Healing
Researchers analyzing data from the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program have found that a patient’s step count following surgery is a powerful, objective predictor of recovery, outperforming other metrics such as heart rate variability and self-reported wellness. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News by American College of Surgeons (ACS) Newswise — CHICAGO — Researchers analyzing data from the National Institute…
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