Early Movement and Electrical Stimulation After Disc Surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two recovery approaches after lumbar disc herniation surgery: early movement exercises and electrical stimulation (mild electrical pulses to muscles). The goal is to see which helps patients regain strength and function faster in the first two weeks after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You had surgery in the past 2 weeks to remove a herniated disc in your lower back
- You are medically stable and cleared by your doctor to participate
- You can understand instructions and commit to the rehabilitation program
- You do not have a pacemaker or other implanted electrical devices
- You do not have severe neurological problems like progressive leg weakness or loss of bowel/bladder control
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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