Neurosurgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
The effect of early isolated lumbar extension exercise program for patients with herniated disc undergoing lumbar discectomy.
To determine the effects of a postoperative early isolated lumbar extension muscle-strengthening program on pain, disability, return to work, and power of back muscle after operation for herniated lumbar disc. ⋯ These results support the positive effects of the postoperative early lumbar extension muscle-strengthening program on pain, return to work, and strength of back muscles in patients after operation of herniated lumbar disc.