S/P Laminectomy

Definition:
Laminectomy is surgery to remove the lamina — the back part of the vertebra that covers your spinal canal. Also known as decompression surgery, laminectomy enlarges your spinal canal to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the back
  • Radiating pain in the upper extremity or lower extremity
  • Numbness in the upper extremity or lower extremity
  • Weakness in the upper extremity or lower extremity
Causes
  • Bone spurs
  • Herniated disc
Treatment
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Neck stabilization exercises
  • Body mechanics education
  • Posture program
  • Stretching
  • Upper or lower extremity strengthening
S/P Laminectomy Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Lumbar Surgery Post Operative Instructions
  • Walker Transfer Bed
  • Walkfit
  • WalkFit Program
  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture
  • Childs Pose Wide Knee
  • Hamstring Stretch
  • Prone Spine Extension
  • TA Supine Alt Knee Raise
  • TA Supine Heel Slide
  • Q Ped UE LE Lift
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Child Pose
  • Side Lying Lumbar RR RL
  • Push Up Hold Top

S/P Laminectomy Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes
  • Superman Holds
  • Bridge Marching
  • Low Ab Knee Lowering
  • Push Up Knee Holds
  • Plank Hold
  • Push Ups
  • Deep Squat Stretch
  • Lunge Walk With Figure 8s
  • Sit On Feet With Superman

S/P Laminectomy 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