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L2 compression
My grand mother suffering from L2 compression and also oestoporosis
She has been on bed rest for 40 days under nurse wearing belt for most of the day
Is it advisable that we make her walk a bit ???
If yes how much steps and duration she's his start walking per day
How to go about it
Thank you
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Dear Concern
rather than making her upright
start more excercises on bed in Frequency of more than 10-15 times per day of whole body with focus on spine , pelvis and limbs along with deep breathing excercises...
then gradually make her sit and with the help of proper strong back belt support make her stand in few days depending on her progress of strength...
Thanks n Regards
Next Steps
Vigorous on bed physio
Health Tips
under expert supervision to mobilise her on upright posture
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Osteoporotic compression fracture healed with time. But be precautious about any further compression fracture on sitting excercise s etc.
Use a ASH brace-anterior hyperextension brace to prevent further fracture and keeping her upright helping to maintain balance. If she is comfortable with brace. Then she can walk as tolerated.
Keep a watch on bed sore prevention.
Next Steps
use ASH brace
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