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Association between Inpatient Moderate-to-vigorous Physical Activity and Functional Recovery following Lung Resection
Taizo Goya1, Taro Naka2, Natsuko Takara1
1Department of Rehabilitation, University of the Ryukyus Hospital, Okinawa, Japan.
Progress in Rehabilitation Medicine
|July 3, 2026
Summary
Higher moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) after lung surgery is linked to better 6-minute walking distance recovery. This finding highlights the importance of physical activity for patients recovering from pulmonary resection.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Rehabilitation Science
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Pulmonary resection for lung disease can impact functional capacity.
- Assessing postoperative recovery is crucial for patient outcomes.
- The role of physical activity in recovery after lung surgery requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and the 6-minute walking distance recovery rate (6MWD-RR) in patients post-pulmonary resection.
- To determine if higher levels of postoperative physical activity correlate with improved functional recovery.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective cohort study included 60 patients undergoing pulmonary resection.
- The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) measured functional capacity preoperatively and at discharge.
- Postoperative MVPA was quantified using accelerometers, and the association with 6MWD-RR was analyzed using multivariate logistic regression.
Main Results:
- A higher percentage of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (%MVPA) was significantly associated with a higher 6-minute walking distance recovery rate (6MWD-RR).
- The odds ratio for a higher 6MWD-RR with increased %MVPA was 1.38 (95% CI 1.08-1.87), adjusted for key preoperative factors.
Conclusions:
- Increased postoperative physical activity is linked to better functional recovery after lung resection.
- These findings suggest that promoting MVPA may be beneficial for rehabilitation.
- Further research is needed to confirm causality and optimize rehabilitation strategies.
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