• Nandini

Background Due to the number of domestic and traffic injuries, there is an increase in the number of patients with traumatic injuries like muscle injuries, contusion and minor injuries, vertebral fractures etc. Vertebral compression fractures of the thoracolumbar spine are common in elderly. Approximately 25% of the post menopausal women are affected by the compression fracture during their life time. Various physiotherapeutic interventions required like mobility exercises, flexibility exercises strengthening exercises, balance activities, functional activities and most important ambulatory training. Case Description A 67 yrs old female retired physician presented the complaint of weakness at the lower back and both the legs. She has history of fall on the back and got T10 vertebral compression fracture. She is a known case of hypertension since approximately 10-12 years. The muscle power of bilateral lower limb depicted around grade 2+ and grade 3 that causes difficulty in weight bearing, standing and maintaining balance. This patient also presented signs of depression and fear of fall. Outcomes The post intervention readings shows the average improvement in all seven outcome measures. There was average increase in the Functional Reach Test (FRT) in all directions was about 30-35%. Similarly improvement was seen in Berg Balance Score as well as in Romberg’s test. The score in the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HRDS) also found to be improved. Conclusion This case study described the effect of trunk balance exercise along with the parallel bar training in the post spinal surgery patient. Conventional Physical therapy has a demonstrating promising effects in post vertebral compression fractures. This case has showed overall overall success, as the condition of the patient was improved after the treatment.

Post Menopausal Osteoporosis, Vertebral compression fracture, Balance disorder, Ambulatory difficulty, Trunk balance exercises

"Effectiveness of Trunk Balance Exercises along with Parallel Bar training in managing the balance disorders post Thoracic spinal surgery: A Case Report", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 11, page no.1149-1157, November 2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRDS06172.pdf

"Effectiveness of Trunk Balance Exercises along with Parallel Bar training in managing the balance disorders post Thoracic spinal surgery: A Case Report", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 11, page no. pp1149-1157, November 2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRDS06172.pdf