Back exercises before spine surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial studies whether doing back exercises before spine surgery helps improve recovery. If you are having spine surgery and can safely do physical therapy, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for spine surgery.
- Your surgeon says it is safe for you to do exercises as part of a physical therapy program.
- You can commit to a therapy schedule, either in a clinic or using an online program.
- You speak English, because some questionnaires are only available in English.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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