The Effect of Physical Therapy and Core Stabilization Exercises in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

Abstract

Objective: Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) has risen steadily worldwide, it has become an important medical and socioeconomic problem. The purpose of our study was to investigate the effect of a combination of lumbar core stabilization exercises, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and hot-pack application on pain, function, and quality of life in FBSS patients. Material and Methods: Fifty patients with the complaint of back and/or leg pain that persisted after previous lumbar spine surgery were included in the study. The patients were divided into 2 groups using the random numbers table. In Group 1, TENS and hot-pack were applied over the lumbar region and performed lumbar stabilization exercises, for a total of 20 sessions. In the control group (Group 2), the patients received none of the above therapy or exercise program. Patients in the control group were placed on the waiting list because of the ethics commitee desicion. At the end of the study, the same treatm.