Predictors of substantial improvement in physical function six months after lumbar surgery: is early post-operative walking important? A prospective cohort study

Predictors of substantial improvement in physical function six months after lumbar surgery: is early post-operative walking important? A prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Resuming walking after lumbar surgery is a common focus of early post-operative rehabilitation, however there is no knowledge about whether increased walking is associated with better functional outcomes. This study aimed to determine whether time spent walking in the week after...

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Main Authors: Sarah J. Gilmore, Andrew J. Hahne, Megan Davidson, Jodie A. McClelland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Physical therapy
Physical activity
Lumbar surgery
Lumbar fusion
Discectomy
Laminectomy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2806-7

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