Rehabilitation Q&A - Page 48

Spinal pain Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to ask about my condition. In mid-February, I was hospitalized for the removal of a fistula and received a spinal anesthesia. However, after being discharged, I began to experience persistent pain in my lower back, which continues to this d...

Rehabilitation exercises for the knee after achieving 90 degrees of flexion? It has been over two months since discharge, and I can bend my leg to 90 degrees now (although there is still a tight sensation). I believe this is just a matter of time. What rehabilitation exercises sh...

Ankle sprain with swelling? Hello, I injured myself on Tuesday and re-twisted an old injury on the outer side of my ankle. Today, after an ultrasound examination, the doctor indicated that I need to have the fluid drained. May I ask: 1. What does "fluid" mean? Why is it...

Foot pain while walking? Hello Doctor: About a month ago, my left foot was run over by a car tire, resulting in bruising around my toes and nearby areas. Fortunately, an X-ray showed no fractures. After applying ice, elevating my foot, and resting, the bruise has resolved, and I ...

Ankle and knee pain? Hello, doctor! I had a car accident when I was young, and I often experience muscle soreness. I used to think it was due to overexertion from sports, so I had an X-ray taken, and the doctor said there was no issue. However, I still feel soreness, and sometime...

Pain in the joint where the big toe connects to the foot? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing pain in the joint where my big toe connects to the foot for several months. Blood tests for uric acid levels were normal, and I have had X-rays taken from both the top and side of the...

Foot injury and lower back pain? Hello, doctor. I slipped and fell before the New Year and injured my foot. At that time, I fell and sat on the ground, but my lower back didn't hurt. However, during the New Year period, the left side of my lower back, where I was injured, st...

Muscle spasms causing sciatica? Hello, Doctor. About six months ago, shortly after waking up in the morning, I bent over to fill a hot water bottle and suddenly felt a sharp pain in my left lower back, which made it difficult to stand up straight. I experienced pain radiating fro...

Coccydynia, popliteal pain, and ankle swelling? What could be the causes of tailbone pain, pain behind the knees, and swollen ankles in elderly individuals? The skin on the feet feels smooth to the touch.

Polio issues Hello, my father contracted polio as an infant, resulting in atrophy and weakness in one of his legs. He seemed to have worn a metal brace for a period when he was around thirty, and at that time, he was still able to walk with the support of one leg. He is now 53 ye...

Left shoulder pain and discomfort? I am a dancer, and during practice, I performed some movements that involved pulling with my hands. After a few repetitions, I suddenly felt discomfort, with each pull causing sharp pain. At that moment, I didn't think much of it, so I didn...

Is rehabilitation necessary for an ankle fracture? Hello doctor, I fractured both of my legs on December 29th. On the 30th, I underwent surgery for a displaced fracture of the right ankle and a fracture of both the medial and lateral malleolus of the left ankle. I started walking...

Joint pain? Since February 23rd (Tuesday), I have noticed a sharp pain in the front of my right knee when bending it in the morning. Applying a hot compress or using a patch provides some relief, but after a while, the sharp pain returns when bending. What could be the possible i...

About fingers? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my little finger, which often cannot straighten and feels weak. This condition worsens in cold weather, but there is no pain. What can I do to resolve this issue?

After having your foot in a cast for three months and not being able to walk, it's important to gradually reintroduce movement. Here are some recommended exercises: 1. **Ankle Pumps**: While sitting or lying down, flex and point your toes to promote circulation and mobility...

After standing for a long time, I find it difficult to get up after sitting down or lying down? Hello doctor, I have noticed that after standing for a long time, when I sit down or lie down and then try to stand up again, I find it difficult to get up. There was one instance wher...

Knee sports injuries Hello Dr. Lee: Two months ago, I injured myself while playing basketball. I had X-rays and an MRI at Taichung Veterans General Hospital, and the doctor said there was no bone damage, but I have a torn cruciate ligament and knee contusion. I am currently under...

Right shoulder blade pain? Hello, I have been experiencing sharp pain near my right scapula recently. I recall that a few days ago, I spent a long time using my phone (over 3 to 4 hours at a time). Earlier, I occasionally experienced similar discomfort, mostly after using the com...

My mother has had a stroke for many years? Hello Doctor: My mother is 63 years old and had a stroke 8 years ago, which has left her with mobility issues on her left side. After the stroke, her rehabilitation and follow-up visits were neglected due to her emotional problems (depre...

Tendon laxity If the injury has persisted for 8 months and the joint remains stiff, using elastic bands for stretching as recommended by a physical therapist can be effective. Elastic bands can help improve flexibility and range of motion by providing resistance during exercises....