What is in the Lumbar Fusion Exercise Program?
Component #1: Lower Back Spinal Fusion and Exercise ($208 value) In many situations, a lower back condition can lead to lower back spinal fusion surgery. It is estimated 126,000 spinal fusion surgeries occur a year in the USA and since 1996 the number of spinal surgeries has increased 116%. The group that has had the greatest increase in lower back spinal fusion are adults over 60. Lumbar compression fractures, spinal deformities, spondylolisthesis, lumbar instability, disc herniation and degenerative disc disease are common conditions that can lead to lower back spinal fusion. A key component in the recovery from lower back spinal fusion surgery is exercise. The role of exercise after spinal fusion is important in speeding up recovery, strengthening the muscles supporting the vertebrae and improving the endurance of core stability muscles. The focus of the spinal fusion and exercise webinar will be the exercise program design and exercises for a client that has had a lower back spinal
