ktoncapecod
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Dec 19, 2008
6:40 PM
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Have people used TMR in patients whose main complaint is LBP with radiculat sxs with walking? I have a handful of patients who are limited to about 2 minutes of walking hten theri sxs begin, relieved fairly quickly with seated rest. I am trying to convince them to perform the TMR positions 5-10 times a day, but compliance at that rate is tough. Has anyone experienced positive results, and how long would I have to wait since initiating TMR to see a change in their ability to walk?
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Tom Dalonzo-Baker
82 posts
Dec 21, 2008
6:06 AM
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This pretty much sums up the type of patients we see at our clinic. Nobody is going to want to do this 5-10 times a day. Your goal is to get them to do one exercise (one that reduces it the most) and do it several times a day. Tell them not to just do 2 sets, but do it until it no longer works (plateaus) and then increase reps or duration for 1 or 2 more sets until everything is gotten from that exercise. I tell them do it about 6-8 times for that one session. that should do it. Each day re-test the FAB 5 and do the top 1 or 2 exercises.
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ktoncapecod
3 posts
Dec 22, 2008
12:31 PM
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Tom,
So you are having them do it until it no longer works, then 6-8 times, or total about 6-8 times?
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MaryanninTN
5 posts
Dec 23, 2008
5:47 AM
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I agree. Do the FAB 5 and do the top 1 or 2 exerc. Compliance with 'reps' is > with 1 or 2 exercises rather than multiple exercises.
They are ususally willing to do multiple reps if they get 'some' relief from only 1 or 2 exercises. This also lays the foundation for further TMR stuff with the patient. It builds their confidence and yours.
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Tom Dalonzo-Baker
85 posts
Dec 24, 2008
9:13 AM
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It takes approximately 6-8 times to get it done
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