Impact of Right Foot Drop on Health and Mobility in Older Adults
Foot drop on the right side can have several impacts on the body, including: 1. **Gait Abnormalities**: Individuals may develop an altered walking pattern, leading to difficulties in lifting the foot during walking, which can result in tripping or falling. 2? Non-smoker; irregu...
Dr. Zheng Shunping reply Physical Fitness
Dear Baw, There are many causes for foot drop in the right foot. It could be due to an injury or other underlying conditions that need to be clarified. As age increases, it may affect mobility, so it is advisable to go to the hospital for a thorough examination.[Read More] Impact of Right Foot Drop on Health and Mobility in Older Adults
Improving Posture and Back Pain: Tips for College Students
Please provide the content you would like I smoke 4 cigarettes a day; I have an irregular exercise habit. My height is 166 cm, weight is 54 kg, and my BMI is 19.60 (normal). Flexibility: 21 (average), Muscle strength: 30 (good), Cardiovascular endurance: 75.00 (very good) ------(...
Dr. Zheng Shunping reply Physical Fitness
Dear May, Your fitness level is quite good, but it's important to quit smoking to prevent future lung function impairment. You have a scoliosis issue, and we need to know the degree of the curvature to determine the appropriate treatment. Generally, a woman's skeletal...[Read More] Improving Posture and Back Pain: Tips for College Students
Managing Joint Health: Exercise and Arthritis Concerns for Young Adults
Physical activity! I do not smoke; I exercise more than three times a week and have arthritis. I have irregular medical check-ups and have experienced chest pain during inactivity, along with skeletal or joint issues that may worsen with activity. I have other discomforts related...
Dr. Zheng Shunping reply Physical Fitness
Hello Ms. Chiao-Lun: Moderate arthritis (is it rheumatoid arthritis?) exercising two to three times a week is appropriate, but avoid excessive movement of the knee joint, such as hiking or running. If long-term medication has not improved the condition, it is recommended to visit...[Read More] Managing Joint Health: Exercise and Arthritis Concerns for Young Adults
Finding the Right Exercises for Your Fitness Level and Knee Pain
Which exercises are suitable for me? Non-smoker; irregular exercise habits. Experiences chest pain during exercise. Height: 182 cm, Weight: 110 kg, BMI: 33.21 (considered dangerously overweight). Flexibility: 10 (poor) ------ (the above is the result of an online assessment) ----...
Dr. Zheng Shunping reply Physical Fitness
Hello Mr. Jackkhan; your weight is significantly above normal. If you engage in appropriate weight loss combined with exercise, you could become very fit. You often experience knee pain while playing basketball, which may be related to issues with the iliopsoas tendon. It is reco...[Read More] Finding the Right Exercises for Your Fitness Level and Knee Pain