Michael Englesbe, Michigan Medicine (IMAGE) Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Caption Study led by University of Michigan surgeon Dr. Michael Englesbe shows basic fitness and wellness coaching, administered in advance, could reduce a surgical patient's average hospital stay two days, from seven down to five, when compared to a control group. Credit Michigan Medicine Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.