Dr. Li Weiqiang reply Rehabilitation Question - Page 2

Obese individuals starting an exercise program? Hello, doctor. My height is 170 cm and my weight is around 105 kg, which classifies me as obese according to my BMI. I would like to ask which gym equipment would be more suitable for me as a beginner. When I use the treadmill, I st...

Elbow hyperextension exceeds 180°? Hello, doctor. My elbows are in a valgus (cubitus valgus) position. While practicing a straight-arm flag hold on a steel pipe, my lower arm experienced excessive pressure, causing my elbows to suddenly bend outward beyond 180°, and this has happ...

Weight loss and belly fat reduction? Hello, what exercises are best for losing weight and reducing belly fat? How long should each session last?

Discomfort in the lower back? Hello doctor, I woke up and twisted my back while lying sideways, and now my whole body hurts. Coughing and sneezing cause significant pain in my lower back, and both sides of my lower back are very painful. What could be the problem? Thank you!

Hypertension and Cervical Traction Hello Dr. Lee: Recently, a family member has been experiencing cervical spine issues, and we are considering cervical traction. However, I came across some contraindications for cervical traction, such as the need for evaluation in individuals...

Obesity issues I am 160 cm tall and weigh 66 kg. Even before I gained weight to 66 kg, my calves were already more swollen than average. Is this due to poor metabolism or simply obesity?

Discomfort in the neck? Hello Doctor, in March of this year, I experienced tingling and numbness in my left index finger and thumb (including the web space) and visited a rehabilitation clinic. An X-ray showed that there was compression at the C4-C5 vertebrae. Initially, I only r...

Urgent Inquiry: Post-Amputation Care My brother is 37 years old and had to undergo amputation of his foot due to diabetes, leaving only the heel. The wound on the heel was later covered with skin from the inner thigh. He currently has a prosthetic foot, but every time he tries to...

Pain in the upper left back when sleeping on the left side? Hello doctor, I have a habit of sleeping on my side (either left or right), but recently I've been experiencing pain in the upper left side of my back and along the side after waking up, similar to a muscle strain, ...

Regarding old injuries from being hit by a car? About a year ago, I was a pedestrian and was hit by a car, causing me to be thrown into the air and land on my back. Recently, over the past month or two, I have started to experience soreness in the area where I landed, extending f...

Right shoulder comminuted fracture? Hello Dr. Lee, two months ago I had a motorcycle accident that resulted in a comminuted fracture of my right shoulder. I underwent surgery and had a plate inserted for stabilization, which has been in place for about two months now. However, I ...

Pulled neck muscle? Hello Doctor: Last Saturday, while taking my medication, I habitually tilted my head back to swallow the pills. After taking the medication, I felt pain in the left side of my neck extending down to the area near my left clavicle. It has been four days now, an...

Upper back pain (thoracic pain) Hello Doctor, last week while riding my bike and wearing a helmet, I looked up at a red light and felt two popping sounds in my cervical spine. After that, I felt tightness (I visited an orthopedic doctor who said it was fine as long as there was n...

Severe pain below the hip joint? Hello, my mother has undergone two surgeries for spondylolisthesis and has been experiencing long-term pain below the hip joint postoperatively. She has consulted both orthopedic and neurosurgeons, but none have been able to identify the true caus...

Rehabilitation after Total Hip Arthroplasty I underwent surgery on May 7, 2016, for a right thigh "right pelvic fracture with associated right hip dislocation." However, after nearly two years, I developed post-traumatic arthritis, leading to a total hip arthroplasty on...

Can surgery be performed for finger joint adhesions? Hello Dr. Lee, I have a concern regarding my right hand's ring finger. The last joint (near the nail) was fractured two years ago due to a fall from a motorcycle. At that time, the doctor did not inform me about rehabilit...

Hip joint issues Hello doctor, when I sit down, I feel tight and painful on the right side of my buttocks. I often have to adjust my sitting position to feel more comfortable. What could be the cause of this?

Re-evaluation of Flatfoot (Pes Planus) Hello, Doctor: I am a recent graduate and I hope to attend the National Defense Medical Center. On the advice of my teachers, I decided to undergo a physical examination before the entrance exam. However, during the orthopedic examination, a...

Pain occurs when extending the head towards the right rear? When I extend my head backward to the right, I experience pain on the left side, at a height level with my scapula and close to the spine. The pain feels deeper, but it does not occur when I am not stretching. Could you ...

Mild tingling in the lower back? I have very little physical activity. Last week, I walked for 2 hours and felt quite tired. After sitting down, I experienced a slight tingling sensation in my left lower back, which lasted for about ten seconds before disappearing. I tend to slou...