Ankle, Rehabilitation FAQ

High arch foot with some flatfoot, plantar fasciitis, and fat pad atrophy of the heel? Doctor, in this situation, what functional features should the shoes have? Should they provide cushioning, support, stability, or a combination of these? For high arches: 1. The outer side of t...

Ankle pain Hello Dr. Wang, I would like to describe my issue. I am experiencing pain on the inner side of my ankle, which sometimes feels sharp or has a tearing sensation. The pain is located on the inner side of the ankle, closer to the heel, and it occurs in both feet. An ortho...

Ankle fracture Hello, I apologize for the inconvenience. I have a fracture (hairline fracture) in my left ankle with a length of about one centimeter due to a car accident. I am wearing an ankle brace. Can I use a heating pad for hot compress? How long will it take to heal and wh...

Pain and discomfort in the muscles between the calf and ankle upon waking? Hello Doctor, recently I have been experiencing a sensation of swelling in my lower legs, specifically from the calves down to just above the ankles, both upon waking in the morning and after napping. When...

Joint-related issues leading to weakness? I am currently 31 years old and have gradually started experiencing joint issues since I was 27. It began with my elbow joint, then my ankle joint, and recently I have also started having problems with my left shoulder joint (initially it...

Sometimes there is a sharp pain in the dorsum of the foot? Hello, doctor. I've been experiencing sharp pain on the dorsum of my foot for the past two to three months. I visited a major hospital where the doctor mentioned it might be due to nerve compression and prescribed me...

Ankle ligament injury? Hello Doctor, in March 2020, I injured my right ankle ligaments on both the inner and outer sides while playing basketball, which resulted in a significant swelling that required bloodletting treatment. It has been three to four years since then, and althou...

Rehabilitation following PRP injection for an ankle ligament tear? Dear Doctor, I slipped and fell over a month ago, and an MRI showed a complete tear of the anterior talofibular ligament in my right ankle, a second-degree tear of the calcaneofibular ligament, and a first-degree ...

Tendons on the lateral side of the left ankle? Hello Doctor, last month while playing soccer, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my left foot when I changed direction. I went for X-rays and ultrasounds, and both my ligaments and bones were fine. However, when I started my rehabilita...

Abnormal body posture? Hello Doctor, I hope you can take the time to read the following description. It provides some background on the difficulties I am currently facing with my body and mind. Thank you for your attention. To summarize: My body posture during any movement ha...

Ankle sprain Hello, Doctor. I sprained my ankle on December 20th, with an inversion of my right foot, and I heard a popping sound. I went to the emergency room that day, and after an X-ray, it was confirmed that there were no fractures. I had a similar injury over a year ago, whi...

High arches can cause calf pain? At the age of 25, I had an ankle sprain, and prior to that, I had no discomfort from my high arches. I was able to engage in various intense sports such as basketball, badminton, and rock climbing without any issues. However, after a right ankle s...

Ankle sprain with recurrent pain? Hello, I would like to ask: At the end of May, I slipped while riding my bike and injured my left foot. The doctor examined me and said that the cartilage was worn down, so I underwent rehabilitation treatment until early November. However, on No...

One month after a sprain, there is pain in the sole of the foot? Hello, Doctor. It has been over a month since I sprained my ankle. I don't have much trouble walking in my daily activities, but I still feel that the weight-bearing capacity of the injured side's foot is ...

Severe tear after an ankle sprain? After suffering a strain on the dorsum of my foot at the end of June this year, I have had difficulty walking. I initially thought resting in bed would help, so I relied on lying down for recovery. However, since only my heel was in contact with...

Bruising on the inner side of the calf 20 years ago? Twenty years ago, I sustained a significant bruise on the inner side of my calf near the ankle due to a collision with an iron gate. At that time, the bruise appeared to have healed, but I occasionally experienced a dull pain, ...

Ankle sprain This afternoon, I twisted my ankle due to a fall and now I experience pain that makes it difficult to walk after sitting for a while. However, after practicing for about 5 minutes, I am able to walk again. I would like to know if this indicates a bone injury.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Last year, I experienced unexplained pain in the joint near the nail of my right big toe, which persisted for some time. Later, I noticed that bending it caused pain, and the joint became red and painful. After visiting an orthopedic specialist, I underwent l...

Ankle sprain causing dorsum of the foot pain? Hello, doctor. A week ago, I sprained my ankle and applied ice for 48 hours. Although the swelling has mostly subsided after a week, I am now experiencing pain on the dorsum of my foot. Additionally, if I don't keep my foot eleva...

Ankle, ankle sprain, ankle issues? Hello, around the age of 13 or 14, I accidentally missed a step while going down the stairs and sprained my ankle. The outer side of my ankle swelled up immediately, and I was unable to walk or put weight on it. Later, I consulted a traditional ...