Eastern Rehabilitation Network's Bariatric Surgery Exercise Program provides education and a progressive exercise program for individuals who are preparing for or have undergone bariatric surgery. Exercise is a key element of success with bariatric surgery to enhance cardiovascular fitness, prevent muscle atrophy due to limited caloric intake, and assist with long term weight management.
The program is conducted by physical therapists who develop individualized exercise plans, including exercise considerations for the other medical conditions that frequently accompany obesity (arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, heart disease, joint and back problems, for example).