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Increasing daily steps may boost recovery after surgery

May 7, 2026

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Could wearable devices and step counts serve as practical tools for postoperative care? Image credit: Alexander Spatari/Getty Images

A study suggests that each additional 1,000 daily steps after surgery was linked to better outcomes, including 18% fewer complications, 16% lower readmission risk, and 6% shorter hospital stays.
Step count was also a stronger predictor of recovery than heart rate variability or self-reported wellness scores.
The association between higher step counts and…

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