Physiotherapy plays an important role in recovery after cardiac surgery. From early mobilisation and respiratory management in hospital to progressive exercise and cardiac rehabilitation, physiotherapists support patients to regain function and return to everyday activities. Christie Marie Siatis of the APA Cardiorespiratory national group presents five discussion points about physiotherapy management following cardiac surgery.

The Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) has highlighted key messages from the 5 facts article featured in the November 2026 edition of InMotion and produced this infographic. 

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About the author

Christie Marie Siatis APAM is a physiotherapist with experience across acute hospital settings and a background in research. She currently works in planned care and health service improvement within the South Australian Department for Health and Wellbeing and is chair of the South Australian branch of the APA Cardiorespiratory national group.

This infographic is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze – partner of the PRF.