Early rehab after spine surgery: could two weeks be better than six?
NCT ID NCT07636135
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Physical therapy (task-specific exercises for strength, balance, and walking)
What this could lead to
If earlier rehab works, it could lead to faster and better recovery of walking and balance after spinal surgery for myelopathy.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early feasibility study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Starting rehab too early might also cause discomfort or setbacks.
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