The effects of early aerobic exercise after single-level lumbar microdiscectomy: a prospective, controlled trial

Gencay-Can A., Gunendi Z., Can S. S., Sepici V., Ceviker N.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE, vol.46, no.4, pp.489-495, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.489-495
  • Keywords: Low back pain, Microdiscectomy, Exercise, DISC SURGERY, POSTOPERATIVE REHABILITATION, DISKECTOMY
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim. Although several rehabilitation programs to improve functioning and pain after lumbar microdiscectomy have been suggested, little is known about the most effective exercise program. We aimed to investigate the effects of aerobic exercise program starting one month after single-level lumbar microdiscectomy on pain and functioning.