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Swimming-Based Rehabilitation for Recovery After Thoracolumbar Spinal Fusion

Sponsor: Tra Vinh General Hospital

Summary

This study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of a structured swimming-based rehabilitation program in patients undergoing thoracolumbar spinal fusion. Postoperative rehabilitation after spinal fusion varies widely, and evidence supporting specific exercise strategies remains limited. In this prospective observational cohort study, patients undergoing thoracolumbar spinal fusion are allocated to either a structured swimming-based rehabilitation program or a standard rehabilitation program. The swimming program is initiated 6 to 8 weeks after surgery and is performed three times per week for 12 weeks. The primary outcome is the change in functional disability as measured by the Oswestry Disability Index at 12 weeks. Secondary outcomes include pain intensity assessed using the Visual Analog Scale and quality of life assessed using the Short Form-36 questionnaire. The results of this study aim to determine whether structured aquatic exercise can improve functional recovery, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life following thoracolumbar spinal fusion.

Official title: Structured Swimming-Based Rehabilitation Improves Functional Recovery After Thoracolumbar Spinal Fusion: A Prospective Comparative Observational Cohort Study

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