Dr. Pan Yingda reply Rehabilitation Question - Page 3

Physical fitness in stroke patients? Hello Dr. Pan, I am currently working at an organization for individuals with disabilities. The current fitness assessments are primarily designed for ages 6-65. How should we conduct assessments for stroke patients who can only move one side ...

Weakness in the limbs? My uncle has recently developed a strange illness with weakness in his fingers and toes. What could be the issue? Which specialty should he see?

Whether sitting or standing, the calves often experience numbness? The individual usually has a habit of playing tennis and walking for exercise, but since the beginning of this year, they have occasionally experienced a tingling sensation in the right calf. Initially, this sensa...

Ankylosing Spondylitis The doctor diagnosed ankylosing spondylitis and prescribed some steroids and pain relief medication, as well as recommended physical therapy. After a period of treatment, the pain has decreased. However, due to concerns about the long-term side effects of m...

I'm ready to assist you Non-smoker; exercises more than three times a week. Height: 151 cm, Weight: 42 kg, BMI: 18.42 (normal). Flexibility: 28 (good), Muscle strength: 35 (good), Cardiovascular endurance: 28.13 (poor) ------ (the above is the online assessment result) -----...

Aerobic exercise For parents around 60 years old, in addition to their regular morning walks, other suitable aerobic exercises include swimming, cycling, low-impact aerobics, and dancing. These activities are gentle on the joints while still providing cardiovascular benefits. It&...

Should I undergo rehabilitation? My uncle was injured at work when a machine crushed his hand. The orthopedic surgeon diagnosed him with a tendon rupture. It has been four weeks since the surgery, but his left hand's middle finger and fourth and fifth fingers still do not mo...

The definition of obesity seems to be too strict? The Department of Health defines the ideal BMI range as 18.5 to 24. A BMI greater than 27 is classified as obesity. However, why do you consider the standard for obesity to be around a BMI of 24?

Is it really all caused by flat feet? My daughter is ten years old. When she was three, she couldn't walk well and would cry from foot pain after walking for a while. She often fell down, and her walking posture was strange. After undergoing various assessments in early inte...

The finger was hit by a ball? Hello, doctor. Two months ago, I was hit on my little finger while playing basketball. I purchased a topical anti-inflammatory gel from the pharmacy, but it hasn't been effective. I then went to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic for a month,...

Do I have leg length discrepancy? Hello, thank you for taking the time to answer my question. My issue is that when I used to wear high heels, I noticed that the heel of my right shoe was worn down unevenly, slanting to the right, but I didn't think much of it. Recently, I&#...

Lower back pain? Recently, I have been experiencing frequent pain in the area below my back and above my buttocks. Sometimes, when I lie on my back while sleeping, I feel even more discomfort due to pressure. Additionally, when I sit up straight, it feels like there is pressure o...

Brisk walking exercise 1. I would like to know if walking briskly on a treadmill for half an hour is as effective for weight loss as walking briskly on flat ground (such as a track)? 2. Which is more effective for weight loss: cycling on a stationary bike (like in a gym) or wal...

I might have a bit of flatfoot? Recently, I've been experiencing frequent numbness in my feet. When I previously visited a doctor for my ankle sprains, they mentioned that my feet are not suitable for exercise and that I have low arches. My left foot often rolls over, and ev...

Knee brace issues? Hello Dr. Pan: I previously purchased two knee braces. My condition is that I have undergone reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament in my right knee, and the surgery is complete. I am now preparing to start some muscle...

Abnormality Hello, Director Pan. Continuing from the previous question, the reflexes in my upper and lower limbs are different in strength. The doctor said my hand reflexes are fine, but my knee reflexes are quite pronounced. Is this considered normal? However, he mentioned that ...

There is a feeling of sinking while walking? Hello, Director Pan. I recently suffered a spinal injury from a fall, but there are no fractures. I've noticed a sensation of instability while walking, and my erections are not firm. The doctor also observed that the knee and ank...

MRI Examination Report Hello, Director Pan. Recently, the doctor found that my reflexes in my hands and feet were abnormally strong, so I was scheduled for an MRI. The results came back negative, but the doctor mentioned that there might be slight compression on the C4 nerve root...

Wishing for good health? Hello, Director. Today I underwent electromyography and nerve conduction studies, and it was found that the C4 nerve root is slightly compressed. The doctor said it is not serious, but due to my neck muscle condition, I cannot undergo traction therapy. I ...

If I don't get a full 8 hours of sleep, my back hurts so much that I can't sleep at all..? I started experiencing pain after running at the playground last Friday. After going to bed, I noticed that I would wake up in the middle of the night due to pain, and lying flat ...