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Does immediate exercise post-surgery hasten recovery for lumbar microdiscectomy patients?

In 2009, a preliminary study conducted by R. J. Newsome and colleagues, the potential benefits of initiating exercise immediately following lumbar microdiscectomy surgery were investigated. The objective was to assess whether this early exercise regimen could lead to quicker independent mobility for patients without increasing the risk of complications. The study, a randomized, single-blind, controlled trial, took place at a secondary care teaching hospital in … Continue reading Does immediate exercise post-surgery hasten recovery for lumbar microdiscectomy patients?

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Does early exercise intervention alleviate low back pain post lumbar microdiscectomy?

In 2021, a study conducted by Lorraine LeBlanc, et. al., deals the effects of early versus late exercise intervention on low back pain, fear avoidance, neurodynamic mobility, and function were investigated following a unilateral lumbar microdiscectomy. Lumbar microdiscectomy is a common surgical procedure for disc-related back issues, and exercise is often recommended postoperatively. However, the optimal timing and protocols for exercise intervention remain contentious. Forty … Continue reading Does early exercise intervention alleviate low back pain post lumbar microdiscectomy?

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