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The effect of straight leg raise exercises after lumbar decompression surgery -- a pilot study
Kitteringham C
Physiotherapy 1996 Feb;82(2):115-123
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: No; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

The purpose of this study was to examine the possible benefits of auto-assisted straight leg raise (SLR) exercises to patients undergoing lumbar decompression surgery. A group comparison study comparing a maintenance treatment group with an optimum treatment group was carried out on 12 patients. The SLR exercises were performed by means of a rope and pulley system positioned above the bed. Pain, SLR and disability were assessed during a six-week post-operative period. Results were inconclusive as to whether frequent SLR exercises improved recovery in the short term, but there was some evidence of a relationship between the different outcome measures.

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