Physical therapy after emergency abdominal surgery in older adults

After emergency abdominal surgery, older adults often struggle to regain strength and function. This trial is testing whether a structured, supervised physical therapy program — including early walking, breathing exercises, and progressive muscle strengthening — helps people recover faster and better than standard postoperative care alone. Half of participants will receive the intensive five-day therapy program, while the other half will receive usual hospital care.

Many older adults who have emergency abdominal surgery experience prolonged weakness, complications like pneumonia, and slower return to daily activities. This trial aims to find out whether structured, progressive physical therapy can prevent these complications and help patients regain independence more quickly.