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This case report demonstrates the application of partial body-weight supported
treadmill running in an aggressive rehabilitation program of an ultramarathon
runner who had sustained a lumbar disk herniation. Body-weight supported exercise
has recognized value during rehabilitation of lower-extremity injuries. In this
case we found that the reductions in vertical loading forces achieved through
partial body-weight support can also be valuable in the rehabilitation of an
injury above the level of support. This motivated runner successfully used
weight-supported treadmill training within 1 week of an acute lumbar disk
herniation when he was experiencing considerable pain with unsupported walking
and lower-extremity weakness. He continued its use until he adequately improved
to allow return to his regular overground running program. This case demonstrates
how partial body-weight support can allow aggressive running training early after
a lumbar disk injury when normal impact forces cannot be tolerated and when leg
weakness is a limitation.

Langue : ANGLAIS