Comparing Laser-Guided Visual Feedback and Standard Stabilization Exercises After Lumbar Microdiscectomy Surgery in Adults

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of stabilization exercises with visual feedback guided by a laser pointer compared to standard stabilization exercises following lumbar microdiscectomy surgery. This randomized controlled trial includes 42 adults aged 18 to 65 who have undergone lumbar microdiscectomy. The purpose is to determine if laser-guided visual feedback enhances postoperative rehabilitation by improving pain, disability, back awareness, trunk muscle endurance, reaction time, balance, function, and lumbar proprioception. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups a laser-guided exercise group or a control group. Both groups receive supervised stabilization exercise programs three times a week for eight weeks, starting six weeks after surgery. The laser-guided group performs exercises with additional visual feedback from a laser pointer placed on the lumbar region, helping guide movements. The exercises include pelvic tilt, sit-ups, bird-dog, abdominal bracing, planks, bridge building, pelvic floor, and breathing exercises. Both groups also receive a postoperative training program in video format. During the study, outcomes are assessed at the start postoperative week 6 and after the intervention postoperative week 14. Participants undergo evaluations for pain, disability, lumbar proprioception, back awareness, trunk muscle endurance, reaction time, balance, and functional performance. The study will monitor participants closely through these assessments to understand the impact of visual feedback on recovery after lumbar microdiscectomy surgery.

Effectiveness of a Visual Feedback Exercise Program Following Lumbar Surgery