Rehabilitation Q&A - Page 20

Shoulder dislocation Hello, doctor. On October 9th, while hiking down the mountain, I fell due to loose soil and landed on my buttocks. I instinctively used my left hand to brace myself, resulting in a dislocated left shoulder. That evening, I went to the hospital and had it &quo...

Rehabilitation after a fracture? Hello Dr. Wang: I was in a car accident on July 11, which resulted in a coccygeal fracture, a compression fracture of the second lumbar vertebra, and scoliosis (the doctor did not specify the degree). I have been wearing a back brace for stabiliza...

Ankle sprain Hello, I would like to inquire. My child injured his ankle while playing basketball. We have consulted both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. Although the bruising has subsided and the swelling has decreased significantly, it has been over 20 days an...

Lateral hip pain? Hello Doctor: My hip joint functions normally when walking, squatting, and during general activities! However, I experience pain during certain movements, such as crossing my legs or bringing my knees to my chest, which causes pain on the outer side of my thigh....

Rehabilitation issues I would like to ask if my father, given his age, can continue to go to rehabilitation every day. The lumbar traction sessions were on August 30 and 31, 2021; September 2, 6, 7, and 13. (Cervical and lumbar traction from September 14-17, September 20, 23-24, ...

The calf is in a state of cramping? Hello Doctor: Since around September 7th, I have been experiencing cramps in my left calf, which can also cause pain in my thigh. Sometimes, I also feel soreness in my lower back, and there are occasions when I can't even stand up straight...

Jump rope-related injuries? Hello, doctor. I started jumping rope daily in April to lose weight, as I read in the news that maintaining a fast pace of about 140 jumps per minute is more effective. I gradually increased my jumping time from 10 minutes to 15, 20, and then 25 minute...

Cervical cone issues I would like to ask the doctor, because I had a stiff neck two days ago, I went to the orthopedic clinic today for an examination. The results showed that there were no issues with the bones. The doctor then arranged for rehabilitation, and the physical thera...

Prolotherapy injections and rehabilitation? Hello Doctor, I had a car accident in May and suffered an ankle fracture. By the end of June, the bone had healed, but in July, I noticed tightness and pain in my right thigh and calf, which progressed to numbness. After an MRI in July,...

Lumbar strain and sprain? Hello Doctor: I often experience lower back pain due to lifting heavy objects. An X-ray showed that the vertebrae at levels 2 and 3 are misaligned, there is scoliosis, and I have a lumbar strain and sprain that has not improved for over a month. What tre...

L4-L5 lumbar spondylolisthesis I have been undergoing rehabilitation at a nearby clinic, but after a few sessions, I experience significant soreness, even extending to my tailbone. How should I communicate this to my therapist during my next visit? Thank you.

Laceration of the dorsum of the right foot with extensor tendon rupture? Hello doctor, I had a motorcycle accident a while ago at night. After arriving at the hospital, I underwent surgery immediately. The doctor diagnosed me with a laceration on the dorsum of my right foot along...

Tibial fracture I had a car accident on August 27, resulting in a fractured tibia and fibula. I underwent surgery and was hospitalized for 8 days, but now my calf frequently aches and hurts, making it difficult to sleep at night. How can I improve this? Could it be because I used...

Pubic muscle fascia Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing pain in the adductor muscles of my left thigh near the pubic bone. The pain occurs when riding a motorcycle, walking, and even while sleeping. Sometimes it radiates to the surrounding area, affecting my testicle...

Shoulder, neck, back, and arm pain? Shoulder and neck pain radiating to the arms and scapula, despite undergoing traditional Chinese medicine treatments such as acupuncture, cupping, and tui na, as well as Western rehabilitation methods like heat therapy, electrical stimulation, ...

Examination for shoulder, neck, and hand pain? Hello Dr. Lee, I asked about my shoulder and neck pain radiating to my arm yesterday. I've been undergoing treatment for almost three months with minimal improvement, only slow progress. You suggested an MRI, but the doctors I&#...

Calf pain (unsure if it's from the calf muscle)? I have read a lot of articles but couldn't find a similar issue to mine. I experience calf pain at night, occurring about once or twice every two weeks, sometimes even once or twice a week. The pain lasts for a few hours ...

Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to inquire about pain near the pubic area! Dear Doctor, I previously suffered a pelvic fracture from a car accident, and I have metal screws in my pubis and ischium (this has been over 10 years). A few years later, I underwent left inguinal hernia re...

Rupture of the tendon of the ring finger? Hello Doctor, I had surgery for a ruptured tendon in my little finger about a year ago, and recently I've been experiencing unexplained swelling and pain whenever I touch it. Should I apply ice or heat first? Thank you, Doctor. A few...

Sports injuries Hello Doctor: My son plays baseball, and recently he has been experiencing pain in his upper arm when he extends his arm forward while pitching (the pain only occurs during pitching, not during batting). He had a similar issue last year, but it was in a different ...