Early rehab after spine surgery: could two weeks be better than six?

This study looks at whether starting physical therapy two weeks after cervical spine surgery helps adults with degenerative myelopathy recover walking, balance, and strength better than waiting six weeks. Twenty participants will be randomly assigned to start rehab at either two or six weeks after surgery, attending twice-weekly sessions for eight weeks. Researchers will measure walking speed, endurance, balance, and quality of life over several months to see if earlier rehab is both feasible and more effective.