Question 1

anterior discetomy and fusion physical therapy protocol?

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Lots of variables: Most doctors wait about four weeks before starting physical therapy after an acdf.  Depending on the level of the surger, yphysical therapy activities will vary.  Because of the long period of convalescence after a fusion like this, patients usually have compromised stamina, so treatment may include exercise to improve core strength.  This is a good place to learn more: http://tinyurl.Com/p2z8ud.

Question 2

how soon following a lumbar fusion do guidelines tell you that you may begin interventional pain therapy.  my last surgery was a salvage procedure.?

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Variable: There are no clearcut guideline when one can begin interventional pain therapy.  Healing of a lumbar fusion begins immediately and is complete in 1-2 years.  However, you can often tell whether you are getting some good relief within a few weeks.  If your pain is not improving you may want to consider some further (typically non-operative) intervention.

Question 3

what is physical therapy like after lumbar laminectomy surgery?

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Life long: Gradually progressive flexibility & strenghening with low impact general conditioning. Continues throughout life to protect the back from further injury.

Question 4

what?physical therapy is required after lumbar laminectomy surgery?

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Maybe, maybe not: If physical therapy is required after your surgery, slow stretching and strengthening exercises will be employed.
Nothing too strenuous will be used.
Those exercises to help you with activities of daily living and restoration of function is important.

Question 5

how long after surgery for having deep intramuscular lipomas removed from lumbar both sides should i have physical therapy thank you?

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Ask your surgeon to : See if you need physical therapy, and when you should start, if you do. It all depends on the specific type of surgery performed to remove those lipomas.

Question 6

my friend has an acute form of lumbar radiculopathy, that made him unable to use  his legs for over 2 months. physical therapy didn't help. surgery?

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Need a diagnosis: Radiculopathy causes pain in  a part of the leg not paralysis did you mean myelitis?

Question 7

is physical therapy the best remedy for a back, lumbar strain, and/or sprain injury?

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It is a good one: I guess that depends on who is answering this question but it is an appropriate choice & a good one,  it is not the best as there are other options including, rest, activity modification, medication, massage, heat and/or ice applications, a simple back support or chiropractic as well as even acupuncture.  It is a good way to learn back exercises & correct biomechanics to avoid a recurrence.

Question 8

does a lumbar strain ever go away? ive had pain meds..inflammation meds. physical therapy..its been a year and a half since my incident

Accepted Answer

Find pain generator: Strain is a nonspecific descriptor of symptoms, and does not explain causation, or actual source of problems.  Consider sacro-iliac dysfnctn, hip problems, pyriformis syndrome, postural and reconditioning issues.  Perhaps visit a nearby osteopathic physician and investigate some of these issues, as much if not all can be reversed once diagnosis is reached.

Question 9

what is the physical therapy protocol in treatment of a total hip replacement?

Accepted Answer

Walking and more: Physical therapy is central to recovery. Standing and walking, with assistance, is usually started within 24 hrs. Beyond that, specific therapy protocols are tailored to the individual patient. In general, exercises are chosen to strengthen and stretch muscles like stair climbing and bending. Cycling and swimming, not running, are often introduced within months. Talk with your doctor for specifics.

Question 10

middle back pain that extends to both sides and ends right above my lower back.  large breaths causes additional pain.  physical therapy was not helpful and made the pain worse to the point i couldn't move without severe pain.  experienced for a year?

Accepted Answer

Back: Have you seen a back specialist. If you have been having symptoms for a year and failed physical therapy you should see and orthopedist or neurlogist.

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What is physical therapy like after lumbar laminectomy surgery?

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What?physical therapy is required after lumbar laminectomy surgery?

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How long after surgery for having deep intramuscular lipomas removed from lumbar both sides should i have physical therapy thank you?

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My friend has an acute form of lumbar radiculopathy, that made him unable to use his legs for over 2 months. physical therapy didn't help. surgery?

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Is physical therapy the best remedy for a back, lumbar strain, and/or sprain injury?

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Does a lumbar strain ever go away? ive had pain meds..inflammation meds. physical therapy..its been a year and a half since my incident

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What is the physical therapy protocol in treatment of a total hip replacement?

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Middle back pain that extends to both sides and ends right above my lower back. large breaths causes additional pain. physical therapy was not helpful and made the pain worse to the point i couldn't move without severe pain. experienced for a year?

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