Dear All,
A friend of mine has recently had a a discectomy at S1/S2 and a partial
discectomy at L5/S1. He has asked if I will help with his
physiotherapy. His doctor said he shouldn't have physio for 5 weeks
post op., and that time is now about up. I haven't examined him yet,
but he says his right foot is a bit floppy, due to the nerve having been
compressed by the disc pre op. He is walking well, but reckons his
legs are a bit weak.
Can anyone send any particular protocols, do's and don'ts for physio
following discectomies, please? I'm more than happy working on
strengthening exercises, etc, but I just want to check if there is
anything I shouldn't be doing with him yet? (not having worked in
orthopaedics for a good while!). His doctor is unavailable for
consultation.
Thanks, - please reply to my address above,
Lyn
Lyn Gregson MCSP
Rehabilitation Facilitator
Health Services Office
UMN
Kathmandu
Nepal
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