This project investigates the effects of the Blood-Flow-Restriction (BFR) training method on postoperative muscle atrophy and pain after spinal surgery. Two groups are formed for this purpose. The intervention group receives a everyday BFR training during the postoperative stay at an individually measured occlusion pressure of 60-80%. The control group performs sham-BFR training at a fixed occlusion pressure of 20mmHg. The examinations are carried out before and several times after the operation (longest follow-up: 6 months). Among other things, muscle mass, muscle strength, pain perception and quality of life are assessed using questionnaires.
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Muscle Mass
Timeframe: Pre- to 6 weeks Post Surgery