In today's solo episode I chat all about prehab or prehabilitation, and how it can help you with preparing yourself for a laparoscopy and improving your post-op recovery!

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References from today's ep

• Ricci, E., Viganõ, P., Cipriani, S., Chiaffarino, F., Bianchi, S., Rebonato, G. & Parazzini, F. (2016). Physical activity and endometriosis risk in women with infertility or pain: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine, 95(4), 1-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000004957
• Gillis, C., Ljungqvist, O. & Carli, F. (2022). Prehabilitation, enhanced recovery after surgery, or both? A narrative review. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 128(3), 434-448. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2021.12.007
• Chalmers, K.J. (2024). Clinical assessment and management of vaginismus. Australian Journal of General Practice, 53(1-2), 37-41. https://doi.org/10.31128/AJGP/06-23-6870
• Levett, D.Z.H. & Grimmett, C. (2019). Psychological factors, prehabilitation and surgical outcomes: Evidence and future directions. Anaesthesia, 74(S1), 36-42. https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.14507

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