Dr. Xu Zhenrong reply Rehabilitation Question

Herniated disc Hello, at the beginning of the year, I suddenly started experiencing lower back pain, which is accompanied by pain in the back of my right thigh and buttock. Initially, the pain was most severe in the morning, making it very difficult to get out of bed. At night, I...

Disability Handbook A six-year-old child has an expired health booklet from September of this year, diagnosed with severe thalassemia and receiving regular blood transfusions. The mental health department has approved a note in the booklet regarding cognitive assessment, which wi...

Could clavicular swelling and pain be due to poor posture? Hello, doctor. Could the pain and swelling in my clavicle be caused by poor posture? Initially, it was noted that my clavicle was lax, and I have seen both orthopedic and hematology-oncology specialists. I underwent many ...

Foot pain issues? Hello, at the beginning of September, I had a knee abrasion on my left knee due to a car accident. After the abrasion improved, I noticed that my knee hurts when I squat, and after squatting for a while, I experience pain behind my knee when standing up. The doc...

Rehabilitation issues Hello, doctor. I accidentally slipped and fell backward at the end of August, hitting my elbow. A few days later, I started experiencing stiffness and soreness in my neck and shoulders. After treatment, I still have a few questions: (1) Regarding my elbow:...

Cervical spine issues Hello, recently I have been experiencing soreness under my right shoulder and some numbness and pain in my right hand. After an X-ray, the doctor mentioned that there is nerve compression around the 3rd and 4th vertebrae, along with some calcification. What ...

Questions about rehabilitation after humeral fracture surgery! Dear Dr. Hsu/Director, My spouse underwent surgery for a fracture, and it has been nearly four months since starting rehabilitation in March. However, there are still some issues that we cannot overcome, and I would ...

Left pectoral muscle split? I usually work out, and after one session of bench pressing, I noticed that the left pectoral muscle near the armpit was protruding, but there was no pain. Later, I realized that the activation of my left chest during training was significantly reduced...

Inflammation of the lower back and hips, with numbness in the lower extremities? I had been standing for long periods and lifting heavy objects, and about a month and a half ago, I started experiencing lumbar pain that made it difficult to bend. The symptoms disappeared after res...

Distal radius fracture After a fracture surgery, two years later, can the wrist joint perform heavy work, or is it limited to lighter tasks? This is important for calculating labor impairment, so I would like to consult a doctor. Thank you!

Chest and back pain Hello, Doctor Hsu. I would like to ask for your advice. Initially, I felt pain in the left side of my chest that lasted for three months. The chest pain felt like it was not localized. Later, I also experienced pain in my left upper back, specifically in the a...

Foot pain issues? Walking for too long causes pain in the soles of my feet, and my calves feel uncomfortable or weak. For instance, after walking up a steep hill at school, my feet feel sore and my calves feel weak. I generally don't enjoy walking, and during a school event ...

Foot pain Last week, I had an accident and injured my ankle, which has a wound. My foot hurts when I walk, and sometimes I experience cramping pain in my calf. My lower back feels very sore (without any wounds). I consulted an orthopedic doctor, but he said my bones are normal. W...

Lumbar traction Dear Doctor: I have sciatica that radiates to my left lower limb, and it has been occurring frequently lately. I've heard that stretching the lower back can be effective. However, I have a hernia; is it safe for me to stretch my lower back?

Is there a way to treat a speech impediment? Hello Doctor: I have been troubled by my speech impediment, specifically a lisp. I would like to ask how this condition can be treated. Which department should I visit at the hospital? For example, which hospital in Tainan offers relev...

Is it muscular dystrophy? Two days ago, I took my niece to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor due to irregular menstruation. During the pulse diagnosis, the doctor noticed some muscle atrophy in the area between her index finger and thumb (the thenar eminence). In a normal...

Norms for Physical Fitness in the Elderly Is there an established fitness norm for seniors aged 65 and older in Taiwan, given that the online fitness norms currently extend only up to 65 years of age? Thank you for your response.

Stroke rehabilitation Hello. My colleague's brother had a mild stroke and is currently in a general ward. The doctors at the hospital have requested that he be transferred to a private room; otherwise, he won't be able to schedule rehabilitation therapy with a therapist...

Do I need to go to the hospital for an examination? Non-smoker; irregular exercise habits; suffers from allergic rhinitis, which has been neglected; experienced chest pain during inactivity; has lost balance or consciousness due to dizziness; has other discomforts related to acti...

Pain in the buttocks? My mom has recently mentioned that she experiences pain below her buttocks, which sometimes extends to her thigh muscles and causes soreness. What could this be a symptom of, and which department should she visit? Thank you.