S/P Lumbar Discectomy

Definition:
Discectomy is surgery to remove herniated disc material that is pressing on a nerve root or the spinal cord. During discectomy, the surgeon removes the part of the disc that is herniated and is pushing into the spinal canal. Any loose fragments of disc are also removed.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the back
  • Radiating pain in the lower extremity
  • Numbness in the lower extremity
  • Weakness in the lower extremity
Causes
  • Herniated disc
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Posture program
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
S/P Lumbar Discectomy Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Walker Transfer Bed
  • Gait II
  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture
  • Ta Supine Alt Knee Raise
  • Ta Supine Heel Slide
  • Wall Squats
  • WalkFit Program
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Lumbar Surgery Post Operative Instructions

S/P Lumbar Discectomy Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes
  • Childs Pose Wide Knee
  • Hamstring Stretch
  • Prone Spine Extension
  • Superman Holds
  • Bridge Marching
  • Low Ab Knee Lowering
  • Push Up Knee Holds
  • Plank Hold
  • Push Ups
  • Deep Squat Stretch
  • Sit On Feet With Superman

S/P Lumbar Discectomy 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