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Spondylolisthesis and Physiotherapy


Spondylolisthesis is a painful pathological condition which is mainly found in the cervical and lumbar vertebrae of the spine. Quite rare in the thoracic vertebrae of the spine. Symptoms most often vary from person to person.

Spondylolisthesis and Physiotherapy

Degrees of spondylolisthesis

  • Grade 1 most common
  • Grade 2
  • Grade 3
  • Grade 4
  • Grade 5

REASONS

  • Accidents to the spine
  • Spinal fractures
  • Osteoporosis

SYMPTOMS

  • Sharp pain in back-legs
  • Weight feeling in mid-legs
  • Feeling of 'muscle tightness' in the thighs and calves

PHYSIOTHERAPY

  • Therapeutic ultrasound
  • Analgesic currents
  • therapeutic lasers
  • Massage
  • Strengthening - Stabilization of trunk muscles
  • Radiofrequency therapy (tecar therapy)
  • Diamagnetotherapy - Therapy with Diamagnetic Pump
  • Pilates