Aspen Rehab

Spine Rehabilitation Program
Criteria: A patient who is suffering from neck or back pain

Treatment Approach *

	Week 1	Educate patient on body mechanics/deleterious activities Acute symptom management (Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, Heat/Cold modalities, Massage, Myofascial soft tissue work) Gentle exercise/stretching program
	Week 2	Advanced exercises for week 2 protocol Manage symptoms/pain (As above modalities) Integrate basic aerobic conditioning Independent with stretching program
	Week 3	Exercises per week 3 protocol integrating dural root stretches to prevent adhesions/scarring Mild strengthening without symptom provocation
	Week 4	Exercises per week 4 protocol Aerobic exercises to 15 minutes without symptom provocation
	Week 5	Exercises per week 5 protocol integrating progressive strengthening
	Week 6	Advanced week 6 protocol featuring dynamic stabilization/stretching activities Discharge patient ensuring compliance/education/prevention of re-injury or re-occurrence
	*Aspen Rehabilitation offers this information as a general outline and emphasizes that your particular program may vary in time or type of treatment.