[Physical therapy and exercise therapy in the clinical rehabilitation after lung operations (author's transl)]

Physical training enhances adaptibility in all organs, by this way the morbidity will be reduced. It is of value as well in prophylaxis as in clinical rehabilitation in combination with medical therapy. Indications, contra-indications and the effect of an adequate training in chronic pulmonary diseases and conditions after lung operations are discussed; examples are given. Volume and intensity of training are assessed and administered from the results of cardiopulmonary function testing including ergometry with measurements of pulmonary arterial pressure.