Following recovery of a posterolateral disk protrusion,your patient will be returning to a job that requires prolonged forward bending and stooping.Your instructions to the patient must include:
A) Interruption of the flexed postures at frequent intervals by standing upright and bending backward.
B) Advice to quit that job.
C) No advice-forward bending helps maintain mobility in the spine.
D) Preparing for the forward bending by posterior tilting of the pelvis before bending and stooping

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Interrupting prolonged flexed postures by standing upright and bending backward helps to prevent excessive stress on the lumbar spine and maintain mobility in the spine. Quitting the job may not be necessary if proper body mechanics are practiced. The statement that forward bending helps maintain mobility in the spine is incorrect. Preparing for forward bending by posterior tilting of the pelvis may not be necessary for all patients and may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Following Recovery of a Posterolateral Disk Protrusion,your Patient Will Be