Dr. Chen Xianchang reply Rehabilitation Question - Page 14

Frog legs My little daughter is 3 years old, and I have recently noticed that she seems unable to squat down. I have tried to teach her, but she still cannot do it, which has made me worry that she might have "frog legs." If that is the case, can rehabilitation improve ...

Bone loss My mother is 70 years old and has severe osteoporosis. However, she has been diligently seeing orthopedic and rehabilitation specialists for the past 10 years. She has taken Fosamax and has undergone rehabilitation for a long time, which has led to significant improveme...

Sports injuries Two days ago, I went to the school to exercise with some friends. We did pull-ups, dips, and played badminton for over two hours. Now, I am completely exhausted and have severe muscle pain in my arms, especially in my right arm. I have tried heat therapy and appli...

Palm pain or tingling in the palm? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about my friend who is 40 years old. She accidentally fell while riding a bike and injured her left side, specifically her left shoulder and left foot. After a week or two, she started experiencing a tinglin...

Bowlegs My mother is currently 68 years old and has frequently undergone rehabilitation for knee pain over the past nine years. She has experienced significant bone loss and has taken Fosamax for a period of time. Two years ago, she did not show obvious signs of bowlegs, but it h...

Shoulder pain and arm pain? My mother often says that she is a useless woman. At 50 years old, she experiences aches and pains in various parts of her body. When she lifts something slightly heavy, her arms become sore; if she carries something with her shoulders, the pain become...

Sports injuries Dear Doctor: I used to play badminton without experiencing any soreness in my hands, but recently, after about 30 minutes of playing, my legs feel sore and my right hand feels even more sore. Should I warm up first? How can I avoid sports injuries while playing ba...

Lower back pain? My mother slipped and fell two weeks ago, suffering severe injuries to her back and lower back. She is a 72-year-old elderly woman. After the fall, she visited a rehabilitation department where she received heat therapy and electrical stimulation, and was prescri...

Neck pain I experience neck pain and stiffness whenever I look down at a newspaper or work on the computer, even when writing an email. What can I do to alleviate this? Thank you!

Leg soreness? I often experience soreness on the outer side of my calf, to the point where I can't sleep. I have received shortwave therapy, with the device placed on my knee. I would like to ask the doctor if it's possible to treat the sore area directly? Thank you!

Pain in the index finger? Recently, I have been using my index finger for extended periods every day, and with the cold weather, I often experience sharp pain, especially in the joints, which is quite uncomfortable. What should I do for care? Thank you!

Right ankle sprain? About half a month ago, I sprained my right ankle while playing basketball. After resting for a while and undergoing rehabilitation, I returned to the basketball court wearing an ankle brace, but unfortunately, I sprained it again. Can consecutive sprains lead...

Disability assessment My friend’s left hand was caught in a machine, resulting in crush injuries and the amputation of the fourth and fifth fingers. Is it possible to apply for a disability assessment? Which hospital should we go to for this?

Knee pain My mother is currently 62 years old and has been experiencing pain in her left knee for the past three years. Initially, the symptoms were occasional and brief, not affecting her ability to walk. She started taking glucosamine, calcium supplements, and collagen-rich pro...

Frozen shoulder My mother is 65 years old and has been undergoing rehabilitation for frozen shoulder for nearly two months. Her issue seems to persist. She has received treatments such as infrared therapy, laser therapy, and interferential current therapy. Is the slow recovery re...

Ligament injury If the big toe on your left foot has been stubbed against a door threshold, resulting in redness, swelling, and severe pain, it is important to determine whether it is a fracture or a soft tissue injury. In the case of a fracture, treatment typically involves: ...

Lower back pain A month ago, I experienced lower back pain due to a car accident. Initially, an X-ray taken in the emergency room indicated compression fractures of the first to third lumbar vertebrae. However, after five days of rest, a follow-up appointment revealed that the bo...

Radial fracture My mother fell two months ago, and an orthopedic surgeon placed a steel pin in her left radius. She has been very compliant with the doctor's instructions and has been diligently performing fist exercises at home. Last week, the external fixation pin was remo...

Stroke patients My father suffered a stroke two months ago and has been in a coma since he was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. Can a stroke patient who is intubated apply for a pressure relief mattress? Thank you!

Heel pain I am an athlete specializing in sprinting and middle-distance running. After a fall, I experience severe pain in my heel every time I run, which affects my speed. What should I do?