what are the best exercises for strengthening the abdominal muscles after fusion??
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Sandra...
You should work with a physical therapist who can design the best exercise for you. It's difficult to do ab strengthening correctly, especially without using the muscles directly connected to the spine.
--LindaNever argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation
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Hi,
I'm at this stage now..I can do plenty but abdominals are the hardest...I lay down and do pelvic tilts and I bring my legs up and down like i;m marching....I also sit on a excercise ball and slowlylay back and than I bring myself up while my hands are crossed on my chest..I can only do a few but I'm getting better at it..I learned all this with my physcaial therapist...also always hold your stomack in when u walk or drive or anytime u remember..that can increase core strenghth and help! Good luckCONNIE
Surgery June 28th 2004
fused T4 -L3
Hip graft
Grown 1 1/2 inches
25/o upper T 15/o
53/o T 15/o
37/o L 6/o
Dr. Micheal Nuewirth
New York City
August 6, 2004
Pulmonary Embolism
complication from surgery
January 2007 currently
increasing pain at the T4/5
point irratation heardwear
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have fun at physical therapy! i am one week into pt and it has made me feel stronger and more energetic already. i fancy that after a week's work i can actually see an abdominal muscle here and there; what a relief! i feel rotten today with allergy stuff but i'm going to pt anyway because i can't imagine skipping even one session....Sue
Milwaukee Brace from ages 8 - 16
T36 degrees/L56 degrees Pre-Op
Fused T3 - S1
Surgery done Sept. 15, 2004
Dr. Robert G. Viere
North Texas Spine Care @ Baylor
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hi, sandra! you could open any "healthy back" kind of book and see the exercises i do in pt: i get on all fours, lift my abs up and in, and sqeeeeeeeeze. i "punch up" with my shoulder blades in this position (separate exercise) to relieve stress in my neck and back. i work on the pilates reformer a bit to strengthen my legs and my shoulder blade area. i do some stretches for my front hip muscles so i can stand up straighter. i ride the bike for a little bit. i am surprised by how much i can do, especially since i would NEVER do any of these things on my own without having someone show me the right way!Sue
Milwaukee Brace from ages 8 - 16
T36 degrees/L56 degrees Pre-Op
Fused T3 - S1
Surgery done Sept. 15, 2004
Dr. Robert G. Viere
North Texas Spine Care @ Baylor
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