How to keep the body flexible and in proper alignment to prevent injury and complications after surgery?

Briefly describe a specific question, or set of related questions, about a health care test or treatment that this program should consider.: How to keep the body flexible and in proper alignment to prevent injury and complications after surgery?
Does your question include a comparison of different health care approaches? (If no, your topic will still be considered.): yes
If yes, explain the specific technologies, devices, drugs, or interventions you would like to see compared:: whole body approach
What patients or group(s) of patients does your question apply to? (Please include specific details such as age range, gender, coexisting diagnoses, and indications for therapy.): baby boomers, rehab, elderly
Are there subgroups of patients that your question might apply to? (For example, an ethnic group, stage or severity of a disease.): baby boomers, rehab, elderly
Describe the health-related benefits you are interested in. (For example, improvements in patient symptoms or problems from treatment or diagnosis.): less medication, proper alignment, goal and result oriented, prevent complications, improve morale and job performance
Describe any health-related risks, side effects, or harms that you are concerned about.: none, can be done at own pace, when needed

Does your question include a health care drug, intervention, device, or technology available (or likely to be available) in the U.S.?

yes

Which priority area(s) and population(s) does this topic apply to? (check all that apply)

EHC Priority Conditions (updated in 2008)

AHRQ Priority Populations

Low income groups
Minority groups
Women
Children
Elderly
Individuals with special health care needs, including individuals with disabilities or who need chronic care or end-of-life health care

Federal Health Care Program

Describe why this topic is important.: to promote wellness and proper body mechanics to function and improve well-being. Cost effective and easy to learn.
What specifically motivated you to ask this question? (For example, you are developing a clinical guideline, working with a policy with large uncertainty about the appropriate approach, costly intervention, new research you have read, items in the media you may have seen, a clinical practice dilemma you know of, etc.): I am a disabled nurse and I have been doing the program and it has kept me stable with improvement.
Does your question represent uncertainty for clinicians and/or policy-makers? (For example, variations in clinical care, controversy in what constitutes appropriate clinical care, or a policy decision.): no
If yes, please explain:

How will an answer to your research question be used or help inform decisions for you or your group?: Help keep flexible and pain free and function with ease, efficiency and energy
Describe the timeframe in which an answer to your question is needed.: any
Describe any health disparities, inequities, or impact on vulnerable populations your question applies to.: any

Other Information About You: (optional)

Please choose a description that best describes your role or perspective: (you may select more than one category if appropriate): Help keep flexible and pain free and function with ease, efficiency and energy

Are you making a suggestion as an individual or on behalf of an organization?: Individual

Please tell us how you heard about the Effective Health Care Program: research

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