Accelerometry-based physical activity, disability and quality of life before and after lumbar decompression surgery from a physiotherapeutic perspective: An observational cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effect of lumbar decompression on physical activity (PA) measures (measured as number of steps/day and as moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA)) is poorly understood. The aim of the current study was to compare PA in patients before and after lumbar decompression and to determine the association between change in steps/day and MVPA with change in disability, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and pain.

Methods

Patients undergoing lumbar decompression surgery were recruited. Steps/day and MVPA MVPA were recorded with an accelerometer. Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), HRQOL (Short Form 36 questionnaire (SF-36)) and pain levels (visual analogue scale (VAS)) were collected prior to surgery and six and twelve weeks postoperatively. Steps/day were compared to the lower

SUBMITTER: Aubry C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8819940 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature