Physical rehabilitation for lung transplant candidates and recipients: An evidence-informed clinical approach

Figure 1 Overview of rehabilitation during the pre- and post-transplant phases. At each phase, monitoring and re-assessment are needed to modify/progress the exercise program. ¹Some hospitalized lung transplant candidates and recipients may require mechanical ventilation and/or extracorporeal life support (ECLS) and can be mobilized on these devices. FITT-P: Frequency, intensity, type, time, progression; ICU: Intensive care unit.