{"id":10115,"date":"2023-05-18T13:32:36","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T13:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pectusup.com\/capacidades\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T13:29:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T13:29:09","slug":"recommendations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pectusup.com\/en\/recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"Recommendations and physical activity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-font-size:3em;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:51;line-height:1.2;\"><div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Recommendations and physical activity<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><blockquote>\n<p>GENERAL ADVICE FOR PECTUS EXCAVATUM PATIENTS<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#exercise\">PHYSICAL EXERCISE IN A PATIENT AFFECTED BY PECTUS EXCAVATUM<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#symptoms\">PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS OF PECTUS EXCAVATUM<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#estudios\">STUDY ON PSYCHOSOCIAL PROBLEMS IN PECTUS EXCAVATUM. UNIVERSITY OF NAVARRE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#viajar\">RECOMMENDATIONS IN CASE OF TRAVELING FOR A PATIENT OPERATED WITH PECTUS UP<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><nav class=\"awb-menu awb-menu_column awb-menu_em-hover mobile-mode-always-expanded awb-menu_icons-left awb-menu_dc-yes mobile-trigger-fullwidth-off awb-menu_mobile-toggle awb-menu_indent-left loading mega-menu-loading awb-menu_desktop awb-menu_dropdown awb-menu_expand-right awb-menu_transition-fade fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:uppercase;--awb-border-color:#b5b5b5;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-color:#004c4c;--awb-active-color:#f28914;--awb-active-border-bottom:1px;--awb-active-border-color:#b5b5b5;--awb-submenu-text-transform:none;--awb-main-justify-content:flex-start;--awb-mobile-color:#004c4c;--awb-mobile-active-color:#f28914;--awb-mobile-justify:flex-start;--awb-mobile-caret-left:auto;--awb-mobile-caret-right:0;--awb-fusion-font-family-typography:inherit;--awb-fusion-font-style-typography:normal;--awb-fusion-font-weight-typography:400;--awb-fusion-font-family-submenu-typography:inherit;--awb-fusion-font-style-submenu-typography:normal;--awb-fusion-font-weight-submenu-typography:400;--awb-fusion-font-family-mobile-typography:inherit;--awb-fusion-font-style-mobile-typography:normal;--awb-fusion-font-weight-mobile-typography:400;\" aria-label=\"Menu Recomendaciones ES\" data-breakpoint=\"1180\" data-count=\"0\" data-transition-type=\"fade\" data-transition-time=\"300\" data-expand=\"right\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"awb-menu__m-toggle awb-menu__m-toggle_no-text\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"menu-menu-recomendaciones-es\"><span class=\"awb-menu__m-toggle-inner\"><span class=\"collapsed-nav-text\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle Navigation<\/span><\/span><span class=\"awb-menu__m-collapse-icon awb-menu__m-collapse-icon_no-text\"><span class=\"awb-menu__m-collapse-icon-open awb-menu__m-collapse-icon-open_no-text fa-bars fas\"><\/span><span class=\"awb-menu__m-collapse-icon-close awb-menu__m-collapse-icon-close_no-text fa-times fas\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/button><ul id=\"menu-menu-recomendaciones-es\" class=\"fusion-menu awb-menu__main-ul awb-menu__main-ul_column\"><li  id=\"menu-item-18846\"  class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-18846 awb-menu__li awb-menu__main-li awb-menu__main-li_regular\"  data-item-id=\"18846\"><span class=\"awb-menu__main-background-default awb-menu__main-background-default_fade\"><\/span><span class=\"awb-menu__main-background-active awb-menu__main-background-active_fade\"><\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/pectusup.com\/recomendaciones-pectus-excavatum\/\" class=\"awb-menu__main-a awb-menu__main-a_regular\"><span class=\"menu-text\">Recommendations and physical activity<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><em>It is not intended that the information we offer you in this section replaces in any way the advice that a doctor or other specialized health professional can provide. For all these reasons, it is advisable to follow the instructions of the surgeon and consult an expert professional to obtain the information that you need or that is most convenient for you. For more details go to LEGAL NOTICE AND PRIVACY POLICY.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.5625%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.5625%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.5625%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.5625%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:#e2e2e2;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);font-size:26px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:2px;padding:2px;margin-top:-1px\"><i class=\"fa-heartbeat fas\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#e2e2e2;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.36;\"><a href=\"#exercise\">PHYSICAL EXERCISE IN A PATIENT AFFECTED BY PECTUS EXCAVATUM<\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>It is always advisable to practice exercise so that the patient adopts a correct posture and improves his\/her physical condition.<\/p>\n<p>In people affected by Pectus Excavatum it is advisable to perform stretching and breathing exercises to increase lung capacity. It is advisable to practice swimming as it facilitates this aspect and also strengthens the muscles.<\/p>\n<p>The best option for improving is to practice stretching, as it enables flexibility in the structures of the chest and helps maintaining an upright posture. It should not be forgotten that before practicing any physical exercise, warm-up exercises are essential for a good adaptation of the body and to avoid injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Performing gymnastic exercises will serve as a complement in order to improve in terms of breathing, strength and resistance, without correcting the malformation. However, it does improve the muscular and physical part in general.<\/p>\n<p>Exercises to muscle the upper trunk area can be performed and can improve the appearance aesthetically, although care must be taken since sometimes the result can be the opposite, as the sinking is perceived even more. We recommend seeking advice from specialists in this subject.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:80px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-bg-color-hover:#e2e2e2;--awb-bg-position:center bottom;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:60px 12px 60px 12px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.125%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.125%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.125%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.125%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper lazyload fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/pectusup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/respirar_moverbrazos-scaled.jpg\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/pectusup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/respirar_moverbrazos-scaled.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:210px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column zindex1\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:-60px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-1 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-history fas circle-yes\" style=\"--awb-iconcolor:#004c4c;--awb-iconcolor-hover:#004c4c;--awb-circlecolor:#ffffff;--awb-circlecolor-hover:#ffffff;--awb-circlebordercolor:#ffffff;--awb-circlebordercolor-hover:#ffffff;--awb-circlebordersize:11px;--awb-font-size:70.4px;--awb-width:140.8px;--awb-height:140.8px;--awb-line-height:118.8px;--awb-margin-top:0;--awb-margin-right:0;--awb-margin-bottom:0;--awb-margin-left:0;--awb-align-self:center;\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:80px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-bg-color-hover:#e2e2e2;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:60px 12px 60px 12px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.36;\">Recovery time after surgery<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><strong>The recovery period is around one week after the procedure<\/strong>. A relative rest period of approximately one month is strongly recommended.<\/p>\n<p>This consists of <strong>gradually resuming daily activities<\/strong>, maintaining good posture, and avoiding movements that cause pain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Avoid sudden torso rotations, lifting weights, or carrying backpacks<\/strong> for at least the first month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Refrain from any sports activities for the three months following the surgery<\/strong>, including weightlifting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column zindex1\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:-60px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-2 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-running fas circle-yes\" style=\"--awb-iconcolor:#004c4c;--awb-iconcolor-hover:#004c4c;--awb-circlecolor:#ffffff;--awb-circlecolor-hover:#ffffff;--awb-circlebordercolor:#ffffff;--awb-circlebordercolor-hover:#ffffff;--awb-circlebordersize:11px;--awb-font-size:70.4px;--awb-width:140.8px;--awb-height:140.8px;--awb-line-height:118.8px;--awb-margin-top:0;--awb-margin-right:0;--awb-margin-bottom:0;--awb-margin-left:0;--awb-align-self:center;\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:80px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-bg-color-hover:#e2e2e2;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:60px 12px 60px 12px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.36;\">Activities after surgery<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;--awb-text-transform:none;\"><ul>\n<li>It should be noted that metallic fixation devices or thoracic implants in general are not capable of withstanding the same levels of activity or load as a normal, healthy chest wall.<\/li>\n<li>If the surgeon\u2019s recommended instructions are not followed, the Pectus Up implant may loosen, shift, or detach if subjected to heavy loads, intense physical activity, or traumatic injuries to the chest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Failure to follow postoperative instructions could lead to complications<\/strong>. <strong>See the complications section.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The activities to be performed will always depend on the individual patient\u2019s recovery progress, keeping in mind that the younger the person, the faster the recovery tends to be.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Torsional movements of the torso and weight lifting should be avoided during the first month.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid violent physical contact.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Returning to school, university, or regular work can be considered after the first follow-up appointment with the surgeon, provided the surgeon deems it appropriate and the patient feels well.<\/li>\n<li>Any sport can be resumed as long as <strong>high-risk sports or those involving significant torso movement<\/strong>\u2014such as golf, swimming (backstroke and breaststroke), or tennis\u2014are avoided for a period of six months, as they involve extensive torso motion. Always follow the surgeon\u2019s approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column zindex1\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:-60px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-3 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-lungs fas circle-yes\" style=\"--awb-iconcolor:#004c4c;--awb-iconcolor-hover:rgba(96,49,92,0.86);--awb-circlecolor:#ffffff;--awb-circlecolor-hover:#ffffff;--awb-circlebordercolor:#ffffff;--awb-circlebordercolor-hover:#ffffff;--awb-circlebordersize:11px;--awb-font-size:70.4px;--awb-width:140.8px;--awb-height:140.8px;--awb-line-height:118.8px;--awb-margin-top:0;--awb-margin-right:0;--awb-margin-bottom:0;--awb-margin-left:0;--awb-align-self:center;\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:80px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-bg-color-hover:#e2e2e2;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:60px 12px 60px 12px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.36;\">Activities during the first 15 days<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;--awb-text-transform:none;\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Perform gentle breathing exercises daily<\/strong>, such as slowly inhaling until the chest is completely filled, then exhaling gradually until the lungs are empty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arms can be moved and lifted gradually<\/strong>, allowing the body to adapt progressively and continuously to the new situation, as long as it does not cause pain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid high-risk sports or activities that involve torso movements<\/strong>, such as golf, swimming (backstroke and breaststroke), or tennis, for a period of six months, as they require extensive torso movement. Always follow the surgeon\u2019s approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:#e2e2e2;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);font-size:26px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:2px;padding:2px;margin-top:-1px\"><i class=\"fa-heartbeat fas\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#e2e2e2;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:80px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-bg-color-hover:#e2e2e2;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:60px 12px 60px 12px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.125%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.125%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.125%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.125%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper lazyload fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/pectusup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/testimonio-1200x675.jpg\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/pectusup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/testimonio-1200x675.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:210px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.5625%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.5625%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.5625%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.5625%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.36;\">Assess psychological affectation of the patient with pectus excavatum<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>The family will play a fundamental role in knowing if there is acceptance or rejection of the pathology by the child. It is important to assess whether he\/she needs psychological support.<\/p>\n<p>Being affected by Pectus Excavatum can affect the child&#8217;s social relationships and the attention and support provided to them will be essential to have a life with full social and personal relationships.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential that the family provides this support, but in some cases the help of a health professional or psychologist is also necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:60px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:60px;--awb-border-sizes-left:12px;--awb-border-sizes-right:12px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-background-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.36;\"><a href=\"#estudio\">Study on psychosocial problems in the Pectus Excavatum. <\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>We have already discussed the importance of psychological support in patients with Pectus Excavatum. We must be aware of this, especially in the case of adolescent or pediatric patients and, if necessary, look for a professional who can help them.<\/p>\n<p>In a study, where 13 articles were evaluated in relation to the psychosocial problems that these patients may present, the following results were extracted:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Psychological symptoms in Pectus Excavatum: Practically all patients with Pectus Excavatum (95%) suffer from some type of psychosocial symptom.<\/li>\n<li>Patients with Pectus Excavatum who suffer from a psychosocial symptom have a lower quality of life than healthy young people of the same age.<\/li>\n<li>Quality of life improves significantly in more than 80% of patients after surgery.<\/li>\n<li>These results were evident in both pediatric and adult patients<\/li>\n<li>The type of surgery does not matter in order to improve the quality of life.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-bg-color-hover:#e2e2e2;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>The conclusions of this study are:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The only patients who undergo surgery are those with physical symptoms, although the main motivation that leads these patients to undergo surgery is psychological symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Psychological problems are highly frequent and greatly affect the quality of life, drastically improving with reconstructive surgery.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; It would be necessary to consider the incorporation of new surgical indication criteria for Pectus Excavatum where a psychiatric\/psychological assessment of the patient is taken into account as a direct indication.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The goal of the treatment should change from \u201cfunctional restoration\u201d to \u201ccomplete physical and mental restoration\u201d of the patient.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unav.edu\/documents\/29044\/6293880\/tt3-p2.pdf\">Source: Study on psychosocial problems in Pectus Excavatum. University of Navarre.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:#e2e2e2;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);font-size:26px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:2px;padding:2px;margin-top:-1px\"><i class=\"fa-heartbeat fas\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#e2e2e2;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.5625%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.5625%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.5625%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.5625%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.36;\"><a href=\"#viajar\">RECOMMENDATIONS IN CASE OF TRAVELING<\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;--awb-text-transform:none;\"><ul>\n<li>You can travel for vacation, as long as you maintain a good position of the trunk and avoid exposing yourself to risky situations.<\/li>\n<li>Do not lift or hold suitcases, or lift weights, for at least the first month.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid crowded environments.<\/li>\n<li>It is advisable to carry with you a document from your surgeon indicating the presence of the metallic implant in the chest, as this may give a positive result in the metal detector.<\/li>\n<li>In principle, approximately one week after the procedure, patients can travel without any issues. 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