Title

Use Of Functional Strengthening, Balance Training, And Stretching In The Treatment Of A Patient Following A T11-L5 Spinal Fusion: A Case Report

Creator

Anna Sidloski, University of New EnglandFollow
Brian T. Swanson, University of New EnglandFollow

Faculty Advisor(s)

Brian T. Swanson

Files

Description

There is abundant evidence available regarding treatment approaches for patients suffering from low back pain (LBP), but limited research focusing on physical therapy (PT) treatment status post-multilevel spinal fusion with postural impairments. The purpose of this case report is to describe the management and functional improvement of a patient s/p spinal fusion with severe postural impairments, elevated fall risk, and high levels of back pain.

Publication Date

12-6-2016

Disciplines

Physical Therapy

Related Materials

The case report paper for this poster can be found here:

http://dune.une.edu/pt_studcrpaper/58/

Preferred Citation

Sidloski, Anna and Swanson, Brian T., "Use Of Functional Strengthening, Balance Training, And Stretching In The Treatment Of A Patient Following A T11-L5 Spinal Fusion: A Case Report" (2016). Case Report Posters. Poster 96.
https://dune.une.edu/pt_studcrposter/96