UCLA study finds prehab before surgery cuts complications by nearly half By Talker News Apr 29, 2026 Apr 29, 2026 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (Photo by Anna Shvets via Pexels) By Stephen BeechPrehab is the best way to ensure patients fully recover from major surgery, according to a new study. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. 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