Overview
The purpose of this study is to improve symptoms of Lumbar Disc Herniation (LDH) and Osteoporosis (OP) by implementing an evidence-based Baduanjin exercise to reduce pain and increase muscle strength and quality of life in Chinese patients. This study will provide new sights of exercise of elderly patients with LDH and OP for elderly patients.
Description
Participants in the control group will continue with their conventional post surgery treatment as follows: comprehensive post-operative care and educational handouts that include guidelines for lumbar and back exercises to improve recovery and promote spinal health. In addition, participants will receive three interactive Q\&A sessions before discharge (pre-operation, post-operation, and on the day of discharge). During these sessions, patients can discuss their concerns and ask questions about their recovery.
Participants in the experimental group will continue to receive their conventional post surgery treatment in addition to BDJ as follows: Individual session training (admission to week 1 post-surgery), no training week 2, Group session I (week 3 and 4), Group session 2 (week 5-12) and perform independent exercises during which participants will have to keep an exercise diary (week 13-24).
Data collection will be conducted through in-person visits at baseline and Week 1, followed by phone calls at Week 12 and Week 24.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients diagnosed with LDH and OP based on the chart and clinical diagnostic criteria.
- Age of female patients ≥ 45 years，age of male patients ≥ 50 years.
- Visual analogue scale (VAS) ≥ 3 points.
- Surgical operation will be performed during the 7-day admission period.
- Mandarin speakers.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Severe primary diseases: ulcerative colitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatitis, lung cancer, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome or psychosis, depression, anxiety or substance abuse, identified by diagnosis and interview.
- Current engagement in regular physical activity routines over the past 3 months: aerobic exercises for at least 30 minutes, at least 3 times per week.
- Taken drugs within 3 months before enrollment: bisphosphonates, glucocorticoids, calcitonin, anticonvulsant drugs, heparin, etc.