Hi there, new member, and congrats on a very nice website

I have been referred a patient in their mid 30's, 7 weeks post T12 compression fracture and I have been asked to mobilize the spine. I have yet to see the patient so I don't have too may details.
As this is the first time I see a patient with this condition any advice would be great.
I thought my treatment would consist of:
1.Neurological evaluation in case there is nerve damage or compression.
2.Active physiological movements of spinal column to determine ranges.
3.Evaluation of spinal mobility with Post-Ant mobilization.
4.Teaching the patient cat stretches and Mackenzie stretches.
5.Possibly doing some core strengthening.
6.Strengthening of the back extensor muscles.

Any advice or precautions regarding treatment of this patient would be greatly appreciated. I have read up on the causes and mechanism of this type of injury, but I am finding it hard to get physio specific info on this.
Regards
Ray

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