Lumbar Spondylolysis

Definition:
'Spondylolysis' is a defect of a vertebra. More specifically it is defined as a defect in the pars interarticularis of the vertebral arch.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the low back
  • Stiffness in the low back
  • Pain with bending backward
  • Pain worse with activities and ease with rest
  • Radiating pain in lower extremity
Causes
  • Stress fracture of the lumbar vertebrae
  • Common in adolescents that overtrain in activities
  • Hereditary component
  • Repetitive trauma to lumbar spine
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Posture program
  • Core stabilization strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Possible surgical intervention
Lumbar Spondylolysis Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • TA Supine Alt Knee Raise
  • Child Pose
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Push Up Knee Holds
  • Chair Pose Yoga
  • Walkfit
  • WalkFit Program
  • Side Lying Lumbar RR RL

Lumbar Spondylolysis Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Lower Abdominal Series
  • Straight Leg Sit Up
  • Push Up Knee Holds
  • Plank Hold
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes

Lumbar Spondylolysis 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