Physical inactivity before surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis is associated with inferior outcomes at 1-year follow-up: a cohort study

T Torstensson, A Sayed-Noor… - International Journal of …, 2022 - ijssurgery.com
Background Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a common disorder in older people. Inactivity
secondary to the disease state can further increase LSS symptoms. Initial care includes …

Association between preoperative activity level and functional outcome at 12 months following surgical decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis

G Elsayed, MS Erwood, MC Davis, EC Dupépé… - … of Neurosurgery: Spine, 2018 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE This study defines the association of preoperative physical activity level with
functional outcomes at 3 and 12 months following surgical decompression for lumbar spinal …

Healthy physical activity levels below recommended thresholds two years after lumbar spine surgery

CA Mancuso, R Duculan, FP Girardi - Spine, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Objective. To quantify physical activity after lumbar surgery and identify spine-related
variables associated with not meeting recommended activity thresholds. Summary of …

Objective measurement of function following lumbar spinal stenosis decompression reveals improved functional capacity with stagnant real-life physical activity

M Smuck, A Muaremi, P Zheng, J Norden, A Sinha… - The Spine Journal, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Context Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a prevalent and costly
condition associated with significant dysfunction. Alleviation of pain and improvement of …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of pre-surgery physiotherapy on walking ability and lower extremity strength in patients with degenerative lumbar spine disorder: Secondary outcomes …

M Fors, P Enthoven, A Abbott, B Öberg - BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2019 - Springer
Background Degenerative lumbar spine disorders are common among musculoskeletal
disorders. When disabling pain and radiculopathy persists after adequate course of …

Low-impact exercise program for patients with symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis awaiting surgery: a controlled pilot study

E Thornes, H Stendal Robinson… - European Journal of …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: To explore the efficacy of a low-impact exercise programme for participants with
degenerative spinal stenosis awaiting surgery, aiming to improve physical functioning …

[HTML][HTML] Early postoperative physical activity and function: a descriptive case series study of 53 patients after lumbar spine surgery

RA Coronado, H Master, DK White… - BMC musculoskeletal …, 2020 - Springer
Background The purpose of this prospective case series study was to compare changes in
early postoperative physical activity and physical function between 6 weeks and 3 and 6 …

Beneficial effects of preoperative exercise on the outcomes of lumbar fusion spinal surgery

DC Lawrence, A Montazeripouragha… - Physiotherapy …, 2023 - utpjournals.press
Purpose: To determine whether there was an association between self-reported
preoperative exercise and postoperative outcomes after lumbar fusion spinal surgery …

[HTML][HTML] Does walking after lumbar spinal surgery predict recovery of function at six months? Protocol for a prospective cohort study

S Gilmore, JA McClelland, M Davidson - BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2016 - Springer
Background Physiotherapists are commonly involved in the management of patients
immediately following lumbar spinal surgery. There is however, very little research to guide …

Objective measurement of free-living physical activity (performance) in lumbar spinal stenosis: are physical activity guidelines being met?

J Norden, M Smuck, A Sinha, R Hu, C Tomkins-Lane - The Spine Journal, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Research suggests that people with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) would benefit
from increased physical activity. Yet, to date, we do not have disease-specific activity …