Rehabilitation Q&A - Page 50

Lower back and leg pain? I used to have occasional pain in the lower left side of my back, but a few days ago it suddenly worsened. Pain occurs in all positions except when lying down. It has progressed to the point where moving my left leg causes pain in my lower back, while mov...

Thigh muscle contusion? Ten days ago, while playing basketball with a classmate, their knee directly struck the muscles in the middle of my thigh. Due to my classmate's weight and speed, the impact was significant. At the moment of the injury, it was very painful, but I coul...

How to improve internal rotation of the legs (also known as "in-toeing")? Hello Doctor: My mother said that when I was young, I often sat on my knees, which caused my feet to turn inward. I frequently fell while walking as a child. A hospital made me corrective shoes, b...

I don't know which hospital to go to for treatment? I have already visited Yang Ming Hospital (formerly known as Yilan Hospital), Taipei Veterans General Hospital Yuanshan Branch - Yilan City outpatient clinic, and Luodong Boai Hospital, but no underlying cause has been iden...

Achilles tendonitis for a long time? Hello Dr. Chen: My left heel has been hurting for almost 2 years, and it has been particularly severe in the past year. I have seen both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, and they both diagnosed it as Achilles tendonitis. I ha...

The knee remains persistently swollen, and the leg cannot be fully extended? Hello! I was in a car accident on October 27, injuring my left leg. My left knee is swollen, and I cannot straighten my leg. Initially, I went to a nearby small hospital where an X-ray showed no fracture...

Medial and lateral ankle ligaments Ankle ligament laxity can benefit from physical therapy, and alternating immersion in cold and hot water may help achieve recovery effects. Specifically, 10 minutes in cold water followed by 15 minutes in hot water can promote circulation and re...

Internal knee pain? I experienced internal knee pain after running a few kilometers longer than usual. Now, I sometimes feel pain when walking briskly, and I also experience it while running. When my knee hurts, it feels swollen internally, with a pressure-like pain that prevents...

Regarding rehabilitation? Hello, doctor. I recently underwent rehabilitation for a herniated disc in my lower back due to symptoms of leg numbness and pain. My symptoms have now improved. Do I still need to continue rehabilitation even though I am symptom-free? Thank you.

Ankle contusion from a car accident? I had a car accident about two weeks ago, and after an examination at a major hospital, they said I had an ankle injury but no bone issues. I then went to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic for acupuncture and medication, and after two week...

Stiffness and numbness from the shoulders and back to the neck and face? Hello Doctor: In my younger years, I often stayed up late using the computer and had poor posture. At that time, I frequently experienced a sharp pain in the right side of my neck and shoulder, but I didn&#x...

Fatigue, hypersomnia Hello, doctor. The patient has been experiencing prolonged fatigue, excessive sleepiness, pressure and discomfort in the upper part of the eyes, and a constant feeling of brain fog, lacking energy. Despite sleeping 6-7 hours daily, there is no sense of refres...

Sharp pain in the middle of the back, slightly to the left? For about two months, I have been experiencing a sharp pain in the middle of my back, slightly to the left, whenever I move. This symptom occurs approximately every few days.

Ankle sprain Hello, Dr. Li. Three years ago, I fell down the stairs and sprained my right ankle. At that time, I went to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who performed some massage therapy. After about a month, I was able to run normally again. A year and a half ag...

The ankle hurts both in the morning and at night? I've been experiencing pain in my ankles in the mornings upon waking and in the evenings, which lasts for about an hour and feels similar to a sprain. What could be causing this? Why is the pain so consistent? Thank you for y...

Issues related to the lower back, hips, and lower extremities? Hello Dr. Zhou! Here is my condition: In October 2009, I fell from a height due to a car accident, impacting my left hip. Symptoms included soreness, numbness, swelling, and limping. I had difficulty walking, going up...

Herniated Disc and Impact Fracture Hello Dr. Lee, last week I was rear-ended by a car while riding my motorcycle, causing me to fall directly onto my buttocks, which resulted in lower back pain. I went to the first hospital and was diagnosed with a suspected L4 vertebral compress...

PRP Anterior Cruciate Ligament Hello Doctor, I recently sustained an injury to my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) due to intense exercise and a fall, resulting in a partial tear and grade I instability. It has been over a year, and I have undergone some electrical therapy, heat ...

Hip joint injury Hello doctor, a year ago I fell while carrying a heavy object, which severely caused external rotation of my left hip joint. At that time, it was extremely swollen, and I experienced popping and significant friction at the lateral aspect near the greater trochant...

Swelling in the ankle after a heavy impact that does not subside? Hello, six weeks ago I was playing soccer and my left ankle was stepped on by a cleat while trying to kick the ball. I feel like it was "stomped" on, but the injury is on the inner side of my ankle, which...