Treatment components | Waiting list group | Pre-surgery physiotherapy group |
---|---|---|
1a. Specific movement and mobilisation - Mechanical loading strategies; repeated movements according to directional preference, mobilisation, and integration in a functional restoration program. | X | TBC |
1b. Motor control exercise - Exercise focused on trunk and pelvic floor muscle activation and integration in a functional restoration program | X | TBC |
1c. Traction - Manual Traction producing symptom reduction | X | TBC |
2. Tailor-made general supervised exercise program - Individualised prescription (type of exercise and load) of aerobic, resistance, flexibility exercises with information documents and checklist for treatment, progression and dosage | X | ✓ |
3. Behavioral approach: - Goal setting (establishment and regular reviews) - Strategies to minimize barriers to goal attainment, for example education regarding; ergonomics, postural alignment, patho-anatomical/physiological explanation - Self-mediated home exercise and physical activities (logbook) | X | ✓ |
Advice regarding general physical activity recommendations | ✓ | ✓ |
Education regarding surgery | ✓ | ✓ |
Education regarding post-surgical rehabilitation | ✓ | ✓ |
Pre-surgical re-evaluation | ✓ | ✓ |