IMP.

IN ORTHOPAEDICS BY MPMEP

COMMON P. T. MANAGEMENT FOR ALL LUMBAR

CONDITIONS
-LUMBAGO/L.B.A(LOWER BACK ACHE)
-SCIATICA
-SPONDYLOSIS
-DISC PROLAPSE

Physiotherapy Management/ Treatment

-Non-steroidal anti-intlammatory medication.
preparation may be indicated in severe pain.
-Diapulse,IRR/SWD,Ultrasound, TENS may be useful.
-Local injection of anaesthetic agent or steroid
-Cryotherapy/Hot packs for the acute pain.
-Gentle spinal mobility exercises are initiated at
the earliest.
-Gentle flexion-rotatory manipulation is beneficial.
-Mc kenzie & Williams exercises are taught.
-As the problem is mechanical in origin, preven-
tion of its recurrence is difficult.
-Therefore ergonomic advice on back care is extremely
important.
-Relaxed mobilisation of spine after recumbancy is must.
Long periods of recumbancy as well as standing /Walking
to be discouraged.

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