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Is Bending Safe After A Kyphoplasty?
My mother is 84 years old and just had kyphoplasty on her spine. She was told not to bend, twist, or lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk for 6 weeks. Now she is wondering about bending to tie her shoes and using her arms to maneuver herself around in her favorite recliner. Please advise.
Thu, 30 Aug 2018
Hi,
Avoid bending and weight lifting for six weeks. She can do slight stretching but bending as in tying a shoelace may harm her spine.
You can seek help from a physiotherapist for post operative exercises.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Avoid bending and weight lifting for six weeks. She can do slight stretching but bending as in tying a shoelace may harm her spine.
You can seek help from a physiotherapist for post operative exercises.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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