Lumbar Compression Fracture

Definition:
A compression fracture is a collapse of a vertebra. It may be due to trauma or due to a weakening of the vertebra (compare with burst fracture). This weakening is seen in patients with osteoporosis or osteogenesis imperfecta, lytic lesions from metastatic or primary tumors, or infection. In healthy patients it is most often seen in individuals suffering extreme vertical shocks, such as ejecting from an ejection seat.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Midline back pain
  • Stiffness in the low back
  • Radiating pain in legs
  • Pain with standing upright
  • Lower extremity numbness and weakenss
Causes
  • Osteoporosis
  • Motor vehicle accident
  • Fall
  • Tumor
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Core muscle stabilization
  • Lower and upper extremity strengthening
Lumbar Compression Fracture Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Sit Up Squat
  • Walkfit
  • WalkFit Program
  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture
  • TA Supine Alt Knee Raise
  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Plank Hold
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor

Lumbar Compression Fracture Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Lower Abdominal Series
  • Oblique Series
  • Double Leg Bridge
  • Q Ped UE LE Lift

Lumbar Compression Fracture Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Plank Hold
  • Straight Leg Sit Up
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Superman Holds
  • Side Plank On Elbow
  • Plank Hold Alternate UE LE
  • Lunge Walk Med Ball Rotation