https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/clinical-discussions/29953/physio-tools-for-post-op-spinal-rehabHello, wondering what tools practices use to help rehabilitate spinal surgery patients and where to buy them from. Was looking at kruuse physio catalogue but not sure what&#39;s appropriate for these specific patients and at what stage (Tools such as balanceen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/166803?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:11:28 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:80200c67-8063-44f2-91e5-f8bca17aca12Kerrie Oakley<p>It really depends on the condition and the surgery.</p> <p>How long are the patients with you? do you have a physio on site?</p> <p>With regards to peanut balls, balance boards etc - with many spinal conditions these wouldn&#39;t really be necessary until 18 days plus post surgery usually.</p> <p>Days 1-10: focus for management is on pain relief, wound care, bladder control.</p> <p>Modalities such as PEMFT and manual therapies would be best used within this time frame.&nbsp;</p> <p>Days 11-20: Generally focus for management is bladder and bowel control, proprioception training and normalising muscle tone with very short hydro being preferred (5 mins max) and manual and therapeutic exercises.</p> <p>Days 21-60: this is when equipment becomes more useful for spinal patients.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.pattersonmedical.com">www.pattersonmedical.com</a></p> <p>Fit paws</p> <p>Amazon for wobble cusions&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>