want a good out
04-03-2009, 04:21 AM
I'm wondering what other people exp. with PT after acdf.
I had a hard collar for 4 weeks and soft for 2. Pt for 1week and I am surprised by how weak the muscles are. Did anyone have PT longer than 1 mo? It seems to get a little better everyday, but it feels painfully slow.
I had a hard collar for 4 weeks and soft for 2. Pt for 1week and I am surprised by how weak the muscles are. Did anyone have PT longer than 1 mo? It seems to get a little better everyday, but it feels painfully slow.
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minstrel2
04-03-2009, 04:27 PM
I had PT for 8 weeks, 2x a week. It took about 3 weeks before the strength really came back in my hands and arms, but I have regained full function and strength. I still have neuropathy symptoms, but I'm thrilled that I have function.
SpineAZ
04-03-2009, 05:31 PM
I had no PT. Just instructions from my surgeon to gradually increase activity with the neck muscles and not to overdo it.
Nicole74
04-09-2009, 06:40 PM
I won't be having any PT. I was also told to gradually increase activities.