Accelerometry-based physical activity, disability and quality of life before and after lumbar decompression surgery from a physiotherapeutic perspective: An observational cohort study

Background: The effect of lumbar decompression on physical activity (PA) measures (measured as number of steps/day and as moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA)) is poorly understood. The aim of the current study was to compare PA in patients before and after lumbar decompression and to determine the associ...

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Autores principales: Caroline Aubry, Corina Nüesch, Oliver Fiebig, Thomas M. Stoll, Markus Köhler, Alain Barth, Annegret Mündermann
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:a33acf607cbd4ece80adf9eb006241822021-11-04T04:41:54ZAccelerometry-based physical activity, disability and quality of life before and after lumbar decompression surgery from a physiotherapeutic perspective: An observational cohort study2666-548410.1016/j.xnsj.2021.100087https://doaj.org/article/a33acf607cbd4ece80adf9eb006241822021-12-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666548421000391https://doaj.org/toc/2666-5484Background: The effect of lumbar decompression on physical activity (PA) measures (measured as number of steps/day and as moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA)) is poorly understood. The aim of the current study was to compare PA in patients before and after lumbar decompression and to determine the association between change in steps/day and MVPA with change in disability, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and pain. Methods: Patients undergoing lumbar decompression surgery were recruited. Steps/day and MVPA MVPA were recorded with an accelerometer. Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), HRQOL (Short Form 36 questionnaire (SF-36)) and pain levels (visual analogue scale (VAS)) were collected prior to surgery and six and twelve weeks postoperatively. Steps/day were compared to the lower bound of steps/day in healthy persons (7,000 steps per day), and the relationship between changes in steps/day, MVPA, ODI, SF-36, and VAS were calculated. Results: Twenty-six patients aged 37 to 75 years met inclusion criteria and were included in the study. Lumbar decompressions were performed for stenosis and/or disc herniation. Preoperatively, patients took an average 5,073±2,621 (mean±standard deviation) steps/day. At 6 weeks postoperatively, patients took 6,131±2,343 steps/day. At 12 weeks postoperatively, patients took 5,683±2,128 steps/day. Postoperative MVPA minutes per week increased compared to preoperative MVPA (preoperative: 94.6±122.9; 6 weeks: 173.9±181.9; 12 weeks: 145.7±132.8). From preoperative to 12 weeks postoperative, change in steps correlated with MVPA (R=0.775; P<0.001), but not with ODI (R=0.069; P=0.739), SF-36 (R=0.138; P=0.371), VAS in the back (R=0.230; P=0.259) or VAS in the leg (R=-0.123; P=0.550). Conclusions: During the first 12 postoperative weeks, daily steps did not reach the lower bound of normal step activity of 7,000 steps/day, however postoperative steps/day were higher than before surgery. Steps/day and MVPA appear to be independent of ODI and SF-36 and represent additional outcome parameters in patients undergoing lumbar decompression surgery and should be considered e.g., by physiotherapists especially from 6 to 12 weeks postoperatively. Level of evidence: 2, prospective cohort studyCaroline AubryCorina NüeschOliver FiebigThomas M. StollMarkus KöhlerAlain BarthAnnegret MündermannElsevierarticleLumbar decompression surgeryAccelerometryPhysical activitySteps per dayModerate to vigorous activityPhysiotherapyOrthopedic surgeryRD701-811Neurology. Diseases of the nervous systemRC346-429ENNorth American Spine Society Journal, Vol 8, Iss , Pp 100087- (2021)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
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topic Lumbar decompression surgery
Accelerometry
Physical activity
Steps per day
Moderate to vigorous activity
Physiotherapy
Orthopedic surgery
RD701-811
Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system
RC346-429
spellingShingle Lumbar decompression surgery
Accelerometry
Physical activity
Steps per day
Moderate to vigorous activity
Physiotherapy
Orthopedic surgery
RD701-811
Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system
RC346-429
Caroline Aubry
Corina Nüesch
Oliver Fiebig
Thomas M. Stoll
Markus Köhler
Alain Barth
Annegret Mündermann
Accelerometry-based physical activity, disability and quality of life before and after lumbar decompression surgery from a physiotherapeutic perspective: An observational cohort study
description Background: The effect of lumbar decompression on physical activity (PA) measures (measured as number of steps/day and as moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA)) is poorly understood. The aim of the current study was to compare PA in patients before and after lumbar decompression and to determine the association between change in steps/day and MVPA with change in disability, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and pain. Methods: Patients undergoing lumbar decompression surgery were recruited. Steps/day and MVPA MVPA were recorded with an accelerometer. Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), HRQOL (Short Form 36 questionnaire (SF-36)) and pain levels (visual analogue scale (VAS)) were collected prior to surgery and six and twelve weeks postoperatively. Steps/day were compared to the lower bound of steps/day in healthy persons (7,000 steps per day), and the relationship between changes in steps/day, MVPA, ODI, SF-36, and VAS were calculated. Results: Twenty-six patients aged 37 to 75 years met inclusion criteria and were included in the study. Lumbar decompressions were performed for stenosis and/or disc herniation. Preoperatively, patients took an average 5,073±2,621 (mean±standard deviation) steps/day. At 6 weeks postoperatively, patients took 6,131±2,343 steps/day. At 12 weeks postoperatively, patients took 5,683±2,128 steps/day. Postoperative MVPA minutes per week increased compared to preoperative MVPA (preoperative: 94.6±122.9; 6 weeks: 173.9±181.9; 12 weeks: 145.7±132.8). From preoperative to 12 weeks postoperative, change in steps correlated with MVPA (R=0.775; P<0.001), but not with ODI (R=0.069; P=0.739), SF-36 (R=0.138; P=0.371), VAS in the back (R=0.230; P=0.259) or VAS in the leg (R=-0.123; P=0.550). Conclusions: During the first 12 postoperative weeks, daily steps did not reach the lower bound of normal step activity of 7,000 steps/day, however postoperative steps/day were higher than before surgery. Steps/day and MVPA appear to be independent of ODI and SF-36 and represent additional outcome parameters in patients undergoing lumbar decompression surgery and should be considered e.g., by physiotherapists especially from 6 to 12 weeks postoperatively. Level of evidence: 2, prospective cohort study
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author Caroline Aubry
Corina Nüesch
Oliver Fiebig
Thomas M. Stoll
Markus Köhler
Alain Barth
Annegret Mündermann
author_facet Caroline Aubry
Corina Nüesch
Oliver Fiebig
Thomas M. Stoll
Markus Köhler
Alain Barth
Annegret Mündermann
author_sort Caroline Aubry
title Accelerometry-based physical activity, disability and quality of life before and after lumbar decompression surgery from a physiotherapeutic perspective: An observational cohort study
title_short Accelerometry-based physical activity, disability and quality of life before and after lumbar decompression surgery from a physiotherapeutic perspective: An observational cohort study
title_full Accelerometry-based physical activity, disability and quality of life before and after lumbar decompression surgery from a physiotherapeutic perspective: An observational cohort study
title_fullStr Accelerometry-based physical activity, disability and quality of life before and after lumbar decompression surgery from a physiotherapeutic perspective: An observational cohort study
title_full_unstemmed Accelerometry-based physical activity, disability and quality of life before and after lumbar decompression surgery from a physiotherapeutic perspective: An observational cohort study
title_sort accelerometry-based physical activity, disability and quality of life before and after lumbar decompression surgery from a physiotherapeutic perspective: an observational cohort study
publisher Elsevier
publishDate 2021
url https://doaj.org/article/a33acf607cbd4ece80adf9eb00624182
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