Patients, or “students,” who go through the Spine Academy are given a comprehensive guidebook that explains their upcoming surgery and a list of activities, including pre-operative strengthening exercises that they need to begin prior to surgery. This guidebook also serves as a clinical diary that the patient brings to the pre-operative class, to all appointments and to the hospital.
The academy also requires students engage with coaches and meet with Spine Academy surgeons on an annual basis after their discharge.
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