Qualitative assessment of patients ’ perspectives and willingness to improve healthy lifestyle physical activity after lumbar surgery

ConclusionsPatients acknowledge short- and long-term benefits of physical activity for their spine and overall health; however, many are deterred from increasing activity by spine-related concerns. Interventions to improve physical activity should foster self-efficacy and self-direction and should be reinforced by members of the spine care team who are knowledgeable about prudent activities.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research