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Old 05-12-2009, 07:50 PM
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Default Dr. B. post surgery PT?

I have heard over and over that walking is the best physical activity after ADR. But I have also heard some people say that their doctors wanted them to do physical therapy, or directed them to do specific exercises after surgery.

I'd like to know what Dr. Bertagnoli tells patients to do after surgery. Does he like patients just to walk, or does he give them specific exercises to do?
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Cathy

46 years old. 12-15 years of intermittent pain, 2 years with constant pain.

DDD, L4-5 and L5-S1, pain confirmed by discogram.
PT, ESI's, Facet injection and block, Acupuncture - all no help.

2-level (Prodisc-L) ADR surgery with Dr. Bertagnoli, May 26, 2009.

Currently taking Opana-ER (tapering off) and oxycodone
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