Dr. Chen Xianchang reply Rehabilitation Question - Page 12

Ankylosing Spondylitis I often have trouble getting out of bed in the early morning. Initially, I thought it might be due to the cold weather, and then I considered that playing basketball too vigorously might have caused stiffness in my lower back and spine. Recently, I was diag...

Second stroke Hello, doctor! After my father had a second stroke, his speech became unclear, and we often have difficulty understanding what he says, leading us to guess, which usually results in misunderstandings. His impatience often makes him very angry. Is there a treatment f...

Foot cramps? My mother's left foot has been unexpectedly rolling over while walking on flat surfaces recently. The moment it rolls, her foot jerks suddenly. The more she pays attention to it, the more it happens. She hasn't sprained it; she's just puzzled as to why...

Varicose veins I have been wearing compression stockings for a while due to varicose veins caused by prolonged standing. The varicose veins have not worsened, but sometimes the compression stockings feel uncomfortable. Is there any equipment treatment available in physical medici...

Calf cramps Hello, Director! My mother walks on a mountain path every day, which is not very steep, but she climbs the stairs at a steady pace and always feels short of breath. She said that while descending today, she suddenly experienced a cramp in her left calf just below the ...

Developmental delay My son experienced developmental delays and at the age of 2, he was still babbling and not speaking. I have made great efforts to take him for speech therapy and sensory integration therapy. Over the past three years, while his verbal expression is still not o...

Inability to elevate the wrist? My uncle woke up and found that he couldn't lift his left wrist; it has no strength at all. What should he do, and which specialty should he see?

Thumb sprain? I accidentally injured my right big toe while playing soccer; it is swollen and painful. I first consulted a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor who mentioned that it could be a ligament injury or a fracture. I would like to ask a rehabilitation physician: can this ...

Regarding the treatment of torticollis? I have a 4-month-old baby who is still quite floppy. Since birth, he has been receiving physical therapy for torticollis for the past 3 months, and it seems to have improved. I would like to know if torticollis might reoccur in the future a...

Knee pain I fell off my motorcycle the day before yesterday, and my knee hit the ground hard. At first, I didn't feel much, so I applied some adhesive bandages myself. However, after two days, the pain in my knee has worsened. It hurts a lot whenever I bend it, walk, or go u...

Heel spur? I have been experiencing pain in my right heel for a while, and since there was no injury, I didn't pay much attention to it. Recently, the pain has become so severe that I can’t walk. After getting an X-ray, I found out that I have a bone spur. The orthopedic sur...

Patients with tracheostomy? My cousin was hospitalized for acute encephalitis in the intensive care unit for a long time about a year and a half ago, and then he was transferred to a respiratory unit for treatment. Later, he underwent a tracheostomy. From emergency care to stabil...

Coccydynia radiating to both sides of the buttocks? Hello, I have been experiencing pain in my coccyx for some time. I first went to an orthopedic doctor for an X-ray, and the doctor said I have four vertebrae instead of five, but the fifth vertebra is under normal stress. Howeve...

Rib pain Waking up in the morning with sudden pain in the left arm and rib area under the armpit, which worsens with slight touch, can be concerning. It can be difficult to distinguish whether the pain is originating from the bones or the muscles. Possible causes of this pain may...

Lower back pain? If you suddenly experience a sharp pain in your lower back while lifting something and find it difficult to stand up straight, here are some steps you can take to help yourself stand up: 1. **Stay Calm**: Take a moment to breathe deeply and try to relax your bod...

Flatfoot angle assessment Several months ago, I learned from the Department of Health's website that flat feet should be evaluated by a rehabilitation specialist. Therefore, I went to Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital to see a rehabilitation physician. Initially, I consul...

Emotional disorders I have a pair of children, a 7-year-old son and a 2-year-old daughter. However, my son's language expression skills seem to be insufficient; sometimes I have to guess what he wants to say. Recently, I discovered that he has emotional difficulties and occa...

Easily distracted? My son is four and a half years old. His kindergarten teacher says he is easily distracted and has difficulty interacting with his classmates. Are there any ways to improve this? Thank you.

Depression of the foot bones? After falling off a motorcycle, in addition to skin abrasions, a more serious concern is a depression in the bone about 5 centimeters above the right ankle, which appears somewhat deformed. There is redness and swelling, and the pain is severe enough...

Lower back and hip pain? I have been doing heavy lifting work every day, and while I didn't experience any issues when I was younger, after a few years, I often have pain in my lower back, hips, and thighs. Sometimes the pain feels like a knife cutting, and other times it fe...