Author:
Kumar Pragya,Kaur Chawla Jasmine
Abstract
The chapter has elaborated the role of Physical therapy rehabilitation in assessment and management of patients undergoing Lumbar Spinal Surgery pre- and post - operatively. Further need of pre-habilitation in patients undergoing surgery was emphasized to obtain optimal results after surgery. Outcome measures used widely for assessment of patient before spinal surgery and after surgery was discussed to have an overview of recovery process. Phase-wise goals, precautions and rehabilitation protocols were discussed starting from immediate post-operative phase till return to activity/sports. Special emphasis was laid on the importance of home exercise regimen. Recent advances in management of Lumbar spinal surgery post operative cases like Virtual Reality was discussed in the end for upgrading information on achieving better patient outcomes.
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