Can Tendonitis Be Treated with Rehabilitation? Expert Insights
Tendinitis Hello Doctor: I often experience finger pain due to prolonged computer use, and even light touch can exacerbate the pain. An orthopedic doctor mentioned that it might be tendonitis. Can tendonitis be rehabilitated? Thank you!
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Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and recommendations: 1. Avoid prolonged computer use, and consider using supportive devices such as a mouse pad, wrist support, and elbow braces to reduce strain. 2. For tendonitis treatment, rest is essential. At home, yo...[Read More] Can Tendonitis Be Treated with Rehabilitation? Expert Insights
How to Address Calluses on the Outer Side of Your Big Toes
Callus on the thumb Hello Dr. Chen! I love exercising and work out for one to two hours every day, walking a bit and then running about 2 kilometers. I also pay attention to the shoes I wear. Recently, I've noticed that the outer side of my big toes on both feet has develope...
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Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and suggestions: 1. The presence of calluses indicates abnormal pressure on your foot. The location on the outer side of your big toe suggests that there is a pronation of your foot. This pronation may be caused by several...[Read More] How to Address Calluses on the Outer Side of Your Big Toes
How to Hire a Foreign Caregiver for Stroke Rehabilitation in Taiwan
Application for Foreign Caregivers My father had a stroke six months ago, and his mobility has improved very little. I would like to hire a foreign caregiver, but I’ve heard it can be difficult. Should I seek assistance from an agency? What are the procedures for this?
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Hello Sir: Here are the responses to your questions and suggestions as follows: 1. The application for foreign caregivers generally depends on the patient's diagnosis, particularly if there are significant illnesses or sequelae that affect daily living functions. 2. The B...[Read More] How to Hire a Foreign Caregiver for Stroke Rehabilitation in Taiwan
Effective Treatments for Corns: Rehabilitation Options Explained
Treatment of corns? Hello, Doctor! My mother has developed corns on the soles of her feet, which have gradually spread from one foot to both, causing swelling and pain to the point where she cannot wear shoes. A physician has suggested electrotherapy, but it's hard to imagin...
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Hello: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and recommendations: 1. Corns are caused by abnormal pressure. They are typically treated with "liquid nitrogen" cryotherapy, but if the pressure is not alleviated, they may recur. 2. For pain relief, you can a...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Corns: Rehabilitation Options Explained
Best Care Practices for Homebound Patients with Respiratory Issues
Home care patients Hello, Director Chen! My family member has been in the respiratory unit for a year, and their condition has stabilized. They recently returned home for home care, but their blood oxygen levels are unstable, fluctuating frequently. Their hands and feet often fee...
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Hello, Miss: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and suggestions: 1. Generally, there is a lack of oxygen equipment at home (which can be expensive). It is difficult to adjust the oxygen levels in the blood. If the difference is significant, and the patient often ...[Read More] Best Care Practices for Homebound Patients with Respiratory Issues
Understanding Rib Pain: Causes and Treatment Options for Relief
Rib pain Hello, doctor! I experience pain when I slightly touch the ribs below my heart, and there is a continuous cramping pain in the muscles above my lower back. What could be the issue? Thank you!
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Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and recommendations: 1. It may be due to ulnar nerve pain or lateral epicondylitis, and it could also be caused by thoracic intervertebral disc herniation, which compresses the nerves. Typically, there will be tender...[Read More] Understanding Rib Pain: Causes and Treatment Options for Relief
Understanding Finger Joint Pain: Rehabilitation Options for Relief
Finger joint pain Hello, doctor! My finger joints often hurt to the point that I can't straighten them, and both hands are affected. I'm not sure if it's gout or trigger finger. Can I undergo rehabilitation? Thank you!
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Hello: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and recommendations: 1. Gout typically causes "redness, swelling, heat, and pain," and there will be an elevated uric acid level in the blood. During an acute phase, it is advisable to apply ice, rest, and take ...[Read More] Understanding Finger Joint Pain: Rehabilitation Options for Relief
Effective Rehabilitation for Shoulder Pain: Quick Relief Strategies
Shoulder pain Hello, doctor! I am a businessman and often lift heavy objects, which frequently causes soreness in my shoulders and arms. A few days ago, I tried cupping therapy with a friend, but this traditional remedy did not show significant results. Can physical therapy help ...
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Hello, Miss: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to respond to your questions and provide the following suggestions: 1. The most important treatment is **rest**. Repeated injuries can lead to chronic damage, which is difficult to treat due to poor local circulation and pot...[Read More] Effective Rehabilitation for Shoulder Pain: Quick Relief Strategies
Understanding Osteoporosis: Treatment Options and Safe Activities for Seniors
Bone loss Hello, doctor! My mother recently underwent a bone density test, but she couldn't clarify how much percentage of bone loss she has. She only knows that the doctor advised her to take Fosamax (Alendronate) at her own expense, one tablet per week, and that it may imp...
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Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and suggestions: 1. Bone density test results include the Z-score (compared to age-matched peers) and T-score (compared to young adults). By looking at the percentage, you can determine the extent of osteoporosis. 2. After...[Read More] Understanding Osteoporosis: Treatment Options and Safe Activities for Seniors
Understanding Leg Length Discrepancy vs. Scoliosis: Expert Insights
Leg length discrepancy Dear Director Chen: It seems that I have a leg length discrepancy. Two days ago, I experienced lower back pain and visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for spinal manipulation. The practitioner mentioned that my legs are of unequal length. Ho...
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Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are the responses to your questions and some recommendations: 1. To determine if the lengths of both legs are equal, measure from the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) while lying flat, extending through the center of the knee to ...[Read More] Understanding Leg Length Discrepancy vs. Scoliosis: Expert Insights
Managing Coccyx Injury: Tips for Recovery and Pain Relief
Coccyx injury Hello Dr. Chen! My mother fell while hiking three years ago and injured her coccyx, which required a complicated surgery. She has been fine for the past three years, but recently she has been feeling strange! She cannot sit for long periods and is having trouble sle...
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Hello, Miss: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and suggestions: 1. Possible causes include: 1. Aging can lead to degeneration of the lumbar and coccygeal vertebrae, which may result in nerve root compression syndrome. 2. You may want to follow up with th...[Read More] Managing Coccyx Injury: Tips for Recovery and Pain Relief
Managing Gout: Can Rehabilitation Help Relieve Joint Pain?
Gout Hello Director Chen: I read on a website explaining gout that the uric acid (UA) level for women should not exceed 6. My UA level from last week's health check was 6.2, with the reference range being 2.6-7.6 mg/dL. I'm unsure if I'm overreacting, as I sometime...
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Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and suggestions: 1. Before menopause, female hormones help in the excretion of uric acid, which is why women generally experience gout less frequently. By paying attention to diet, uric acid levels in urine can be reduced....[Read More] Managing Gout: Can Rehabilitation Help Relieve Joint Pain?
Managing Right Arm Edema After Breast Cancer Surgery: Effective Rehab Options
Right upper limb edema? Hello Doctor: I am a breast cancer patient. Three months ago, I underwent a right mastectomy and had seven lymph nodes removed. Currently, I am experiencing persistent swelling in my right upper limb that is difficult to resolve. Does this indicate a faile...
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Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and recommendations: 1. After breast cancer surgery, lymph node removal can lead to upper limb edema and pain, which is a common occurrence and not an indication of surgical failure. 2. During the day, engaging in exerci...[Read More] Managing Right Arm Edema After Breast Cancer Surgery: Effective Rehab Options
Understanding Morning Back Pain After Leg Stretching Exercises
Leg hugging exercise Hello Dr. Chen! Before getting out of bed in the morning, I perform a flexibility exercise by hugging my legs to my chest, first one leg at a time and then both legs together. It feels quite good while doing it, but after getting up, I experience soreness in ...
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Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and recommendations: 1. As age increases or if the lumbar muscles lack flexibility, it can lead to excessive lumbar lordosis, resulting in lower back pain. Additionally, insufficient mattress support can exacerbate these s...[Read More] Understanding Morning Back Pain After Leg Stretching Exercises
Managing Swelling After Knee Replacement: Ice Therapy and Rehab Tips
Artificial joint Hello Doctor: My grandmother had a joint replacement surgery at the beginning of June, and it has been almost two months, but her knee is still red and swollen. During her follow-up visit, the surgeon said it was fine, but since it's not his leg, of course, ...
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Hello: First, in response to your question, here are some suggestions: 1. After surgery, if the knee remains red and swollen, you can apply ice for about ten minutes; do not use heat for as long as twenty minutes, as it may cause reflex vasodilation, which can be counterproductiv...[Read More] Managing Swelling After Knee Replacement: Ice Therapy and Rehab Tips
Effective Treatments for Frozen Shoulder: What Works Best?
The most appropriate treatment method for frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is physical therapy? I have shoulder pain and have received treatment at a hospital in the northern region, including electrical therapy and painful stretching. What type of treatment would be more ef...
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Hello: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and recommendations: 1. For the treatment of frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), deep heat therapy (such as shortwave diathermy, ultrasound, and laser therapy) and electrical therapy (such as interferential current and...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Frozen Shoulder: What Works Best?
Understanding Herniated Discs: Treatment Options and Effectiveness
Lumbar disc herniation Hello Dr. Chen: I often experience back pain that radiates down to my left calf. An MRI indicated that I have a herniated lumbar disc. I've heard about inversion therapy and its potential benefits, but I'm unsure about its effectiveness. Does the ...
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Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and suggestions: 1. Our rehabilitation department currently does not have this equipment. 2. The principle of the inversion machine is to secure the patient's lower limb and use body weight to decompress the lumbar ...[Read More] Understanding Herniated Discs: Treatment Options and Effectiveness
Understanding Sudden Leg Weakness: Causes and Care Tips
Weak legs Hello, doctor! While walking on the street, I suddenly experience weakness in my legs. At first, I didn't think much of it, but now this phenomenon has become quite frequent. Could you please advise me on what might be causing this leg weakness and how I should tak...
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Hello: Thank you for your question. Here are my responses and suggestions: 1. It is possible that there may have been a previous injury to the knee or ankle. I recommend visiting a rehabilitation or orthopedic department at a medical center for a joint ultrasound examination to c...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Leg Weakness: Causes and Care Tips
How to Handle a Sudden Back Injury While Swimming
Strained lower back? Hello Director Chen! I accidentally strained my back while swimming, and I'm feeling very uncomfortable and restless. What is the best way to handle this situation? Thank you!
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Hello: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and recommendations: 1. It is possible that you did not warm up before engaging in fast swimming, which can lead to lower back pain. 2. During the acute phase, apply ice and rest; take a break from activities. 3. You may ta...[Read More] How to Handle a Sudden Back Injury While Swimming
Understanding Left Rib Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Left rib pain? Hello, doctor! I haven't had any collisions or engaged in intense exercise, but I'm experiencing sharp pain in the muscles near my left ribcage, about four fingers' width from my waist. What could be the possible causes? How should I manage this? Tha...
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Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and suggestions: 1. It may be due to costal neuralgia or compression of the nerves caused by a herniated disc in the lower thoracic spine (T8 to T12). 2. You can apply heat therapy and rest in a prone position (with a ...[Read More] Understanding Left Rib Pain: Causes and Treatment Options