Spondylolisthesis and disc protrusion

[alophysio]

Hi,

I wouldn't bother with the other treatments including the traction. They would only be for short term relief only.

Traction is not going to "get something back in". What is out in the first place?

Peter O'Sullivan's work showed quite clearly that the active approach is the way to go.

All the other modalities are ok but don't contribute to the solution. These would have been included in his control group (usual care from practitioner).

But specific stabilisation exercises are the way to help these people. That is why his study was published in Spine - A journal for spinal surgeons.

BTW, what do you consider core exercises to be???

[asha]

Traction & interferential wont do anything much. It would just give a temporary feel better read up with the patient. Mckenzie methods would give quicker results in such cases. When functional mobilization is started, it would take care of the patients spondy status. Keep working on the spine stabilizers it would give results when functional mobs are started. This would also improve load bearing strategies of the patient.

[guru_utkarsh]

hey,

well spinal stabilization exercises include all exercises which work on abs and muscles of the back.. those done in bridging, quadruped position, kneeling, also isometrics to lower back and abdominals.. there can be progression of these from a lower grade to increasing difficulties.. a gym ball can also be used.. we basically strengthen the core stabilizers..