Sciatica – post microdiscectomy l4, l5 with pilates and physiotherapy – an evidence based study
International Journal of Development Research
Sciatica – post microdiscectomy l4, l5 with pilates and physiotherapy – an evidence based study
Received 09th July, 2017; Received in revised form 24th August, 2017; Accepted 27th September, 2017; Published online 10th October, 2017
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Introduction: Lowback ache with sciatica is a common musculoskeletal disorder seen with long period of sitting as with many occupations. Microdiscectomy, a keyhole surgery in the management of disc lesion is used often. Aims and Objective: of this research was to evaluate the impact of combined Pilates and physiotherapy using Oswestry lowback pain score. Materials and Methodology: 58 years old advocate treated for lumbar canal stenosis twice with lumbar Microdiscectomy in 2012 for L3, L4 and February 2017 for L4, L5, with post operative right sciatica, weakness of EHL (Extensor Hallucis Longus) and dorsiflexors (Right) using combined Pilates and physiotherapy with weekly, Frequency of twice during the period from 02.05.2017 to 06.09.2017, in 21 session’s subjects. Pre and Post Oswestry lowback pain functional score were recorded and analyzed with statistical means. Results have shown an statistically significant functional improvement from lowback pain as indicated P<.05 Conclusion: Through the subject has improved over all function, her right ankle weakness (dorsiflexors) and great to weakness (Extensor Hallucis Long us) requires further treatment with electrical stimulation and orthotic measures.
