Effects of Pre-Surgery Physiotherapy on Walking Ability and Lower Extremity Strength in Spinal Cord Injury Patients: An Experimental Study
Keywords:
Spinal Cord Injury, Pre-surgery Physiotherapy, Walking Ability, Lower Extremity Strength, Randomized Controlled Trial, Quality of Life, RehabilitationAbstract
The research investigated how pre-surgical physiotherapy affects walking abilities and strength measurements in individuals who suffer from Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). A randomized controlled trial consisting of 100 participants separated their participants into two equal groups for treatment and monitoring purposes. Assessments of walking ability were made using the 10-meter walk test, and lower limb strength was evaluated through isokinetic dynamometry. Patients reported their muscle tone, range of motion and quality of life alongside the primary outcomes. The data showed that participants who underwent pre-surgery physiotherapy treatments reached significantly superior results in mobility and strength and better wellbeing than participants in the control group. The research data proves that pre-surgical physiotherapy belongs to standard rehabilitation plans for patients with spinal cord injuries. Apart from improving physical abilities, the intervention delivered positive advantages that enhanced quality of life outcomes for participants. Research needs to continue studying both the extended advantages and functional gain durability after SCI in addition to developing customized preoperative rehabilitation treatments for people who have spinal cord injuries.
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