Correcting Flat Feet in Toddlers: Effective Rehabilitation Strategies
Flatfoot How to correct flat feet in a two-year-old child?
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Hello, children under the age of two typically exhibit a flatfoot appearance due to the immature development of the muscles and ligaments in their feet, along with a thick layer of fatty padding on the inner side of the foot. After the age of two, as children begin to walk, the m...[Read More] Correcting Flat Feet in Toddlers: Effective Rehabilitation Strategies
Understanding Internal Injuries: Which Specialist to Consult?
For internal injuries, you should consult a specialist in Emergency Medicine or Trauma Surgery? On May 14, 2005, I accidentally slipped and fell at home, landing face down on the ground. I was unable to get up for a few minutes after the fall. After resting, I checked my body and...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong reply Physical Fitness
Dear Jimmy, Thoracic injuries can be classified into two types based on the mechanism of injury: 1. Closed injuries, also known as contusions or internal injuries from a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, are typically caused by blunt trauma or compression. There is no ...[Read More] Understanding Internal Injuries: Which Specialist to Consult?
Understanding Flat Feet in Children: Concerns and Solutions
Pediatric flatfoot issues Dear Dr. Hsu, Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. I have two daughters, aged 6 and 5. My elder daughter has a tendency for her feet to turn outward when standing, and she has an ankle misalignment with a high arch. My younger daughter doe...
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Dear Mr. A-Jie, The ages of 2 to 8 are critical for the development of children's arches and represent the best opportunity for correction. After the age of 10, as the arches become established, it is advisable to use functional insoles to reduce the mechanical imbalance ca...[Read More] Understanding Flat Feet in Children: Concerns and Solutions
Understanding Flat Feet: Concerns and Solutions for Better Foot Health
Flatfoot and pes planus? Hello, Dr. Hsu. I am 179 cm tall and weigh 90 kg, and I have hereditary flat feet, as both my grandmother and grandfather had the same condition. I would like to ask you: 1. If I do not use any aids or corrective measures but frequently walk long distan...
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Hello Mr. Hulk: Individuals with flat feet experience eversion of the forefoot due to the collapse of the arch, resulting in a wider foot because of the loss of the transverse arch. During walking, the pressure is often more medially distributed compared to the average person, le...[Read More] Understanding Flat Feet: Concerns and Solutions for Better Foot Health
Understanding Muscle Tone in Pediatric Rehabilitation: Signs and Types of Cerebral Palsy
Muscle tone In children, insufficient control of muscle tone during the early stages can manifest as hypotonia, which may present as decreased resistance to passive movement, poor posture, and difficulty in achieving motor milestones. The movement patterns may include delayed gro...
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Dear Yang, Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive neurological disorder of the brain and is the most common chronic neurological condition in children, primarily characterized by motor impairments. This condition arises from damage to the cerebral cortex and its downstream neural n...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Tone in Pediatric Rehabilitation: Signs and Types of Cerebral Palsy
Personalized Fitness Prescription for Smokers: Improve Your Health Today!
Physical fitness You smoke 6 cigarettes a day and exercise more than three times a week. Your height is 170 cm, weight is 60 kg, and your BMI is 20.76 (underweight). Flexibility: 21 (poor), Muscle strength: 40 (good), Cardiovascular endurance: 58.82 (good). ------(The above is th...
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Mr. Glasses: The fitness assessment consists of four components: BMI, flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular endurance. Each of these components has its significance. BMI refers to the ratio of height to weight and whether it meets the standard; being overweight or un...[Read More] Personalized Fitness Prescription for Smokers: Improve Your Health Today!
Finding the Right Exercise Routine for Your Fitness Level
Exercise that suits you? Non-smoker; regular exercise habits. Height: 167 cm, Weight: 66 kg, BMI: 23.67 (normal). Flexibility: 20 (poor), Muscle strength: 26 (average), Cardiovascular endurance: 103.45 (excellent) ------ (the above are the results of the online assessment) ------...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong reply Physical Fitness
Mr. Glasses: The fitness assessment consists of four components: BMI, flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular endurance. Each of these components has its significance. BMI refers to the ratio of height to weight and whether it meets the standard; being overweight or un...[Read More] Finding the Right Exercise Routine for Your Fitness Level
Understanding Muscle Fibrosis After Ankle Injury: Recovery Insights
Muscle fibrosis It has been 5 months since the car accident, and I have a fibula fracture (slight crack) and a torn deltoid ligament. The internal fixation screws have been removed. I would like to ask about some areas on the muscles of my foot that feel a bit swollen and hard (c...
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Dear Miss Lingling, Regarding your question, since I cannot ascertain your exact condition, I can only provide a general explanation. It is normal for certain areas of the skin to feel numb after surgery because some sensory nerves beneath the skin may be severed during the proc...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Fibrosis After Ankle Injury: Recovery Insights
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Next Steps
Is it plantar fasciitis? I have pain on the inner heel of my right foot, and it is very uncomfortable. I have stopped exercising and have tried to minimize standing and walking, but it still hurts many times throughout the day. What puzzles me is that it even hurts when I am sitt...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong reply Rehabilitation
Hello, regarding the management principles for plantar fasciitis: (1) Avoid continuous or excessively frequent exercise; (2) Perform proper warm-up exercises; (3) Appropriately manage sports injuries. For detailed answers, you can refer to the response given on March 29, 2005, pa...[Read More] Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Next Steps
Managing Flat Feet: Tips for Active Individuals Facing Heel Pain
Flat feet but love to exercise? I have flat feet but I love to exercise. Interestingly, I ordered a pair of custom arch supports, and they don't cause any discomfort. However, one day after exercising, I experienced pain and inflammation on the inner side of my heel. I did w...
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Hello Mr. BB: Don't be nervous; your injury may not necessarily be caused by flat feet. Here are some suggestions you can consider: 1. **Check the fit of your arch supports**: After exercising, remove your shoes and socks and check the skin and the contact area of the arch...[Read More] Managing Flat Feet: Tips for Active Individuals Facing Heel Pain
Understanding Your Options: Navigating Surgery for Disc Herniation
Surgery Hello, Doctor: In January, I consulted about my bone spur issue. After that, I continued to see an orthopedic specialist at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. The doctor diagnosed me with a herniated disc and recommended endoscopic surgery. The surgery was originally scheduled...
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Ms. Hai Er inquired about issues related to orthopedics. It is recommended to visit our orthopedic outpatient clinic directly. The orthopedic physician available is Dr. Lin Jun-Fu, the Director of Spine Surgery. I hope he can provide you with a satisfactory response. I just recei...[Read More] Understanding Your Options: Navigating Surgery for Disc Herniation
Effective Solutions for Managing Flat Feet Pain and Discomfort
Issues related to flat feet? I apologize, but I would like to ask a few questions regarding flat feet for my boyfriend: 1. After serving eight months in the military, my boyfriend discovered he has flat feet, and we confirmed a 175-degree angle at the hospital. Aside from weari...
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Dear Qiuqiu, 1. Flat feet alter the normal biomechanics of walking, which can change the typical gait and may lead to other skeletal and joint issues, potentially resulting in long-term foot and knee pain. While massage and heat therapy can temporarily alleviate pain, to prevent...[Read More] Effective Solutions for Managing Flat Feet Pain and Discomfort
Understanding Bone Spurs: Seeking Effective Treatment for Chronic Pain
Treatment for bone spurs? Hello Doctor: I was diagnosed with a lumbar bone spur in October 2003 at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. However, the physical therapist was unclear about the main cause of my pain, and my attending physician was also unable to provide a correct dia...
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Dear Miss Hsieh, In your letter, you mentioned that in October 2003, an examination at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital revealed bone spur formation causing lower back pain, and that rehabilitation treatment seemed to have no improvement. In addition to the pain, you also exp...[Read More] Understanding Bone Spurs: Seeking Effective Treatment for Chronic Pain
Can Rehabilitation Help After Compression Fractures of Lumbar Vertebrae?
Can rehabilitation be performed for compression fractures of the 10th and 11th vertebrae? I was involved in a car accident on February 16 of this year and was immediately taken to Yonghe Cheng Hsin Hospital. The physician diagnosed me with the following: (1) head trauma with cere...
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Dear Ms. A-Yu, Based on the limited information mentioned in your letter, it can be inferred that osteoporosis is associated with vertebral fractures, which are often difficult to diagnose, leading to treatment only after visits to multiple hospitals. Osteoporosis is common in w...[Read More] Can Rehabilitation Help After Compression Fractures of Lumbar Vertebrae?
Effective Rehabilitation Methods for Persistent Ligament Injuries in Hands and Feet
Ligament injury If the ligaments in the hands and feet are injured and have not healed for a long time, and treatments such as acupuncture and massage have been ineffective, what rehabilitation methods are the most effective?
Dr. Xu Zhenrong reply Rehabilitation
Dear Miss Hsiao-Li, In response to your question, a ligament injury occurs when a ligament is overstretched during a single instance of joint movement. Depending on the severity of the injury, it can be classified into three grades: 1. Mild ligament sprain, which causes pain o...[Read More] Effective Rehabilitation Methods for Persistent Ligament Injuries in Hands and Feet
Understanding Stroke: Causes, Prevention, and Family Risk Factors
About Stroke Dear Director Hsu: What are the causes of stroke? Is there a hereditary component? How can it be prevented? Is it true that people who have had a stroke should not receive massages? Do common blood-cleansing medications really work? Can they effectively prevent strok...
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1. There are many causes of stroke, among which age, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperuricemia are the most common. However, there are also a few cases with unknown causes. 2. There is no definitive evidence that stroke itself has a hereditary component, but its...[Read More] Understanding Stroke: Causes, Prevention, and Family Risk Factors
Understanding Muscle Fibrosis: Treatment Options for Shoulder Pain
Muscle fibrosis I would like to ask about my shoulders. After a strain, they have not healed, and a doctor mentioned that I have developed fibrosis. I feel tightness and stiffness in both shoulders every day, and despite undergoing various treatments, there has been no improvemen...
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Hello, you did not clearly specify the location of your shoulder strain and the areas where you feel stiffness, so it is difficult to determine the exact cause of your shoulder stiffness. Therefore, I can only provide information based on the most common areas that lead to should...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Fibrosis: Treatment Options for Shoulder Pain
Seeking Expert Help for Adult Torticollis and Neck Pain
Adult torticollis? Hello Doctor: My father, who is about 55 years old, has been experiencing involuntary neck turning to the right and back pain for the past year. After examination, it was found that he has bone spurs in his back, but the cause of his neck tilt remains unclear. ...
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Dear Reader, Your father has been experiencing back pain and torticollis for the past year, which may be caused by cervical spondylosis (cervical osteophytes). Other potential causes for the neck tilt include muscular issues or neurological problems. Additionally, some psycholog...[Read More] Seeking Expert Help for Adult Torticollis and Neck Pain
Understanding Chest Pain: When to See a Doctor for Symptoms
Chest tightness or chest pain? Frequent chest tightness, back pain, and occasional dizziness with a feeling of nausea could indicate various issues. It is advisable to consult a physician, preferably a cardiologist for the chest symptoms, or a primary care physician who can evalu...
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Dear Reader, The symptoms you mentioned, including chest tightness, back pain, and occasional dizziness with nausea, actually involve multiple physiological systems. Chest tightness can be related to the cardiovascular system, while back pain may stem from the musculoskeletal sy...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: When to See a Doctor for Symptoms
Understanding Myofascial Pain: Duration, Treatment, and Recovery Insights
Myofascial pain I would like to ask if the pain phase of acute myofascial inflammation lasts a long time? I have never experienced shoulder pain before! It only started after I was too tense during acupuncture last time, and my prone position was incorrect, which caused me to exe...
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Hello, Yang Er: The issues with your shoulders may be due to poor posture and muscle stiffness caused by stress, along with improper exertion leading to muscle or tendon strains. The clinical treatment approach is summarized as follows: 1. Acute Phase: Within 24-48 hours post-i...[Read More] Understanding Myofascial Pain: Duration, Treatment, and Recovery Insights