Effects of Home Strength Training and Stretching Versus Stretching Alone After Lumbar Disk Surgery: A Randomized Study With a 1-Year Follow-Up

At the 12-month follow-up, no statistically significant changes were found in the physical function, pain, or disability measures between the groups. In the STG, training adherence with regard to training frequency and intensity remained too low to lead to specific training-induced adaptations in the neuromuscular system. Progressive loading, supervision of training, and psychosocial support is needed in long-term rehabilitation programs to maintain patient motivation.