Rehabilitation Q&A - Page 53

Finger ligament inflammation Hello, doctor. I was in a car accident previously, which resulted in an injury to the fingers of my right hand. The doctor diagnosed it as finger ligament inflammation. It has been five months since the injury, and I experience difficulty bending my f...

Cruciate ligament Is PRP helpful for a relaxed anterior cruciate ligament in the right knee? (caused by a car accident)

How should I undergo rehabilitation? In late March, I had a car accident that resulted in a fracture of the metatarsal bone. It has been six months since then, and my foot still feels sore and tight. I experience pain when I start to walk.

Ankle sprain Hello: Over a month ago, I slipped while going down the stairs, causing my right foot to bend backward, resulting in a sprained right ankle. I later visited a doctor who prescribed a topical ointment and anti-inflammatory medication since the swelling was not severe....

Waking up in the middle of the night with pain in the back of the head, to the point of breaking out in a cold sweat? Hello Doctor: My problem is that every night when I sleep, I wake up in the early morning due to a shocking pain at the back of my head where it meets my neck. Th...

Patellar valgus Dear Doctor, I have been diagnosed with "patellar valgus." I would like to switch to the rehabilitation department. 1. Does your hospital offer "taping" treatment? 2. What is the general treatment process and steps for patellar valgus? Thank yo...

How should I undergo rehabilitation? Since your accident at the end of this month, you have been experiencing soreness, tightness, and pain daily in your fractured second and fourth metatarsals. What rehabilitation should you pursue?

Shoulder and neck pain? Shoulder and neck pain is a common issue. How can a physician help relieve shoulder and neck tension? I believe the pain is due to an inability to relax these areas. During CPR training, my instructor reminded me to keep my shoulders relaxed, which made me...

Rehabilitation outcomes It has been 4 months since the closed radial fracture injury. I have been doing rehabilitation every day for a month after surgery. Should I continue? How effective is it? Currently, I cannot fully extend my arm and cannot perform bending movements at a no...

Pain, dry throat, sensation of a foreign body? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing muscle and joint soreness and pain throughout my body. Three months ago, it suddenly became severe to the point where I needed to stop and catch my breath after climbing just one flight of stair...

Does ultrasound release any substances that can cause headaches? Dr. Chou: Hello! A few months ago, I experienced shoulder and neck pain and underwent rehabilitation. The doctor prescribed heat therapy, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound. After two to three days, I developed ...

Can individuals with rheumatoid arthritis exercise? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if patients with rheumatoid arthritis can engage in fitness and strength training. I have researched that appropriate exercise and strength training can be beneficial. For example, if I lift du...

Pain above the right knee? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing unexplained pain above the upper right side of my right knee for about two to three years. Sometimes it hurts, and sometimes it doesn’t, so I haven’t paid much attention to it. I’m not sure what the cause is, and I...

Tibial and metatarsal fractures and rehabilitation issues? I sustained a closed fracture of the right tibia and underwent surgical reduction in the hospital. Additionally, I have a fracture of the 3rd and 4th metatarsals in my right foot. It has been over three and a half months ...

Injury while playing sports? Last month, while playing basketball, I lost my balance and fell backward, landing on both hands. It hurt at the moment, but the pain subsided after a while. Later, I noticed that when I raise my right arm, there is a strange noise coming from my uppe...

Right shoulder pain? Hello doctor, my right shoulder, which is the most prominent area, feels sore and painful. When I perform a cross-arm stretch, I experience a tearing sensation, and it doesn't feel as smooth as my left shoulder. I'm wondering if this is related to a...

Lower back pain? I woke up in the morning and suddenly couldn't move my lower back. My lower back feels very tight and I can't bend; bending causes a sharp, aching pain similar to a muscle strain. I don't recall having any recent incidents that would have caused th...

Regarding shoulder and neck pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing persistent shoulder and neck pain for a long time, approximately for the past two years. Sometimes the muscles in my shoulders feel tight and painful when pressed. However, I didn't start using a smartp...

Non-surgical treatment for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask you about my situation. At the beginning of June this year, I injured my left anterior cruciate ligament while exercising. After an MRI, the doctor advised me not to undergo surge...

Issues with the ligaments and nerves of the left wrist? Hello, I was injured by a hard object in May, resulting in internal injuries and damage to ligaments and nerves. I have a torn ligament in my left wrist (not completely torn) and nerve damage as well. I have undergone surger...