Improving Coordination and Agility: Tips for Overcoming Physical Challenges
Please ask your question again? Hello Doctor: Thank you for your encouragement regarding my son. When I was in middle school, I took an aptitude test that included a task where I had to connect points with straight lines, which was related to dexterity. I scored worse than 99 out...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong reply Physical Fitness
Thank you for your follow-up message. You mentioned that your left foot has a congenital clubfoot deformity along with various symptoms. I recommend that you visit a nearby public hospital for medical evaluation. Once you have a correct diagnosis, we can discuss treatment options...[Read More] Improving Coordination and Agility: Tips for Overcoming Physical Challenges
Overcoming Poor Coordination: Building Strength for Sports Success
Poor coordination? Hello, doctor: Since I was young, my handwriting has been very poor, and physical education classes have been a nightmare for me. Ball sports are particularly difficult, especially because I have a significant lack of muscle tension in my arms, and my movements...
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Hello Mr. Tyrannosaurus, first let me provide you with some psychological support. You can interpret the nicknames your classmates give you in a positive light or turn them into affectionate terms. In any case, we should face the facts that we cannot change through effort with a ...[Read More] Overcoming Poor Coordination: Building Strength for Sports Success
Understanding Fitness Issues: Heart Rate, Strength, and Flexibility Explained
Where is the problem? Body composition: 21.82 Muscular endurance: 6 (poor) Flexibility: 12 (poor) Cardiovascular endurance: 86.5 Blood pressure: 101/63 mmHg Resting heart rate: 53 beats per minute (unusual) Question 1: Is the heart rate the same as the pulse rate per...
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Dear Ms. Hsia, Thank you for your letter. Based on the information provided, it appears that you have a lean physique. Your muscle endurance and flexibility are not optimal; however, your cardiovascular endurance is surprisingly good. This could indicate that you have excellent ...[Read More] Understanding Fitness Issues: Heart Rate, Strength, and Flexibility Explained
Do You Need Blood Pressure Medication? Understanding Your Health Risks
Is it necessary to take antihypertensive medication? Non-smoker; irregular exercise habits with hypertension. Dietary control: height 175 cm, weight 73 kg, BMI: 23.84 (underweight). Flexibility: 23 (average), muscle strength: 16 (poor), cardiovascular endurance: 28.48 (poor) ----...
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Hello Mr. Wu, hypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure above 140 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure above 90 mmHg. Your diastolic pressure is quite high, reaching 100 or even 110. You should consider treatment. The management of hypertension can begin with lifestyle c...[Read More] Do You Need Blood Pressure Medication? Understanding Your Health Risks
Understanding the Time and Process for Fitness Consultations
Fitness duration Could you please tell me how long a visit to the fitness clinic at your hospital typically takes, and whether the process is complicated? I would like to schedule a time to visit the fitness clinic, so I would appreciate it if you could provide information on the...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong reply Physical Fitness
The fitness clinic is open every Wednesday from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Please bring your National Health Insurance card and register at the Rehabilitation Department. The consultation time is approximately 5 to 10 minutes, and the fitness assessment will take about 20 minutes. For i...[Read More] Understanding the Time and Process for Fitness Consultations
Effective Daily Workouts for Middle School Students to Boost Fitness
How to improve physical fitness? As a middle school student with an irregular schedule and limited physical activity, it's common to notice changes in body composition, such as increased abdominal and thigh fat. Here are some suggestions for exercises that can be done daily ...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong reply Physical Fitness
Physical fitness includes four main components: 1. Body composition: referring to height, weight, and body fat percentage; 2. Muscle strength and endurance; 3. Flexibility; 4. Cardiovascular endurance: commonly referred to as physical ability. The question posed by this middle sc...[Read More] Effective Daily Workouts for Middle School Students to Boost Fitness
Effective Exercise Strategies for Weight Loss with Arthritis
How to Exercise Correctly Non-smoker; exercises more than three times a week but experiences chest pain during exercise, has skeletal or joint issues that may worsen with activity, and has other discomforts related to activity. Height: 162 cm, Weight: 68 kg, BMI: 25.91 (obesity i...
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The letter is from a 48-year-old woman who is likely approaching menopause. She is at increased risk for osteoporosis and arthritis, and her weight is slightly above the normal range, with a body mass index (BMI) of 25.9, which further increases the load on her lower body, includ...[Read More] Effective Exercise Strategies for Weight Loss with Arthritis
Understanding the High Costs of Deformity Correction for Cerebral Palsy
Correction of Deformities in the Foot I am a parent of a patient. My 7-year-old child has cerebral palsy (walking on tiptoes with the right foot). On January 27, we visited Chung Ying Surgical Hospital on Daye Road in Taichung City for a consultation, hoping to receive corrective...
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Children with cerebral palsy often exhibit hypertonia, which may lead to toe walking. Correction methods include surgical intervention, assistive devices, and medication. Post-surgery, rehabilitation therapy is usually required for better outcomes. It is recommended that the pare...[Read More] Understanding the High Costs of Deformity Correction for Cerebral Palsy