REHABILITATION PROTOCOL
MAXIMUM PROTECTION PHASE. 4-6 WEEKS
. Breathing Exercises
. Patient Education
. Stress Management
. TLSO Brace ( Boston brace)
. Relieve pain
. Improve Mobility of the upper and lower extremity
. Mobility of the spine
IN BED: ( Bed Mobility)
. Ankle Pumps
. Heel slides
. Pelvic tilt
. SLRs
. Gluteal Isometrics
MODERATE PROTECTION PHASE . 6-12 WEEKS
. Relieve Pain ( if any)
. Stretching of the Quadriceps
. Stretching of the Hamstrings
. Calf Stretch
. Improve flexibility of the spine
. Strengthening of the Abdominals
. Gentle Stretching Exercises of spine and joint mobilization of restricted muscles.
. Improve mobility of the spine
. Standing LAT ( latissimus dorsi)
Stretch
. Muscle setting exercises
. Pelvic bridging
. Wall squats
. Piriformis stretch
. Single knee to chest
RETURN TO FUNCTIONAL PHASE: 12 WEEKS AND ONWARDS
. Core strengthening
. Strengthening of Back muscle weakness of spine.
. Gait training
. Progression of Exercises
. Swimming