Treatment of a Patient after microdiscectomy of L4/L5

Abstract

Title of the thesis: Treatment of a Patient after microdiscectomy of L4/L5 Thesis aim: This thesis involves a case study approach regarding to a patient after microdiscectomy of L4/L5. The thesis is divided into theoretical part which describes the anatomy and physiology of vertebral column and intervertebral disc. It also contains surgical and rehabilitation approach. The second is a health chart which contains the procedures I have done with my patient, all the examinations, conclusions, therapies and results. Methods: The practical part is based on a female patient of age 32, after microdiscectomy of L4/L5. The study consists of the initial kinesiologic examination, 4 practical therapy sessions and 3 theoritical sessions. It consist also the final kinesiologic examinations. All methods used were non-invasive. Result: After the therapy sessions my patient had a progress. Range of motion was increased, muscle tone and length was improved. The therapies have shown to be very effective concerning my patient's diagnosis.