Advertisement  
   Forum Home CyberPT Home Page      
Forum Home Forum Home > Patient Forum > Low Back Injuries/Conditions
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - lumbar discectomy
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

lumbar discectomy

 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
Message Reverse Sort Order
Ask a PT View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: Jul 07 2008
Status: Offline
Points: 954
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ask a PT Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: lumbar discectomy
    Posted: Jan 25 2010 at 11:59am
Our user asked: "How long can I expect to be off work after partial removal of disc at L5 on Dec. 16 2009, and what sort of rehab if any will I need?"

Ask a PT Response:
"Time off work will depend on what your occupation is. Obviously an occupation which is more physical may require a longer duration of time off. Return to work is also at the discretion of your surgeon and therapist. Rehab following a partial discectomy usually involves strengthening, core stabilization, range of motion, stretching, postural training, functional training, manual therapy and modalities. Your physical therapist will be able to better determine what your needs are and develop a plan of care specific to your needs."
Back to Top
Sponsored Links


Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 11.03
Copyright ©2001-2015 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.047 seconds.