Disc Disorders With Myelopathy Thoracic
Definition:
Thoracic disc disorder with myelopathy involves bulging or displacement of discs between the vertebrae of the thoracic spine (thoracic intervertebral disc herniation) with accompanying spinal cord compression. Myelopathy is an inclusive term referring to any disease of the spinal canal. The thoracic region specifies the middle portion of the spine.
Symptoms- Pain in the back
- Radiating pain
- Altered gait pattern
- Weakness in lower extremity
- Decreased sensation of lower extremity
- Hyper active reflexes
Causes- Age related disc degeneration
- Herniation of a thoracic disc
- Spinal stenosis
- Rupture of thoracic disc
Treatment- Posture program
- ROM and stretching exercises for back
- Lower extremity strengthening exercises
- Core stabilization exercises
Disc Disorders With Myelopathy Thoracic Phase I
- Standing Posture
- Sitting Posture
- Walkfit
- WalkFit Program
- Wall Push
- Wall Slides
- Side Lying Lumbar RR RL
- Prone Thoracic Extension
Disc Disorders With Myelopathy Thoracic Phase II
- Swiss Ball Stretch
- Thoracic Rotation
- Thoracic Stretch 1
- Foam Wedge In Flexion
- Superman Holds
- Warrior
