Preventing Chronic Ankle Sprains: Effective Strategies and Tips
Chronic ankle sprains How can I prevent habitual ankle sprains? Thank you!
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and suggestions: 1. Strengthen ankle stretching exercises in all directions and muscle workouts. 2. Practice using a balance board or stability disc to enhance instant balance reflexes. 3. If you continue to experience ha...[Read More] Preventing Chronic Ankle Sprains: Effective Strategies and Tips
Understanding Foot Pain: Causes and Solutions for Rehabilitation
Foot pain Hello Dr. Chen: My mother has been experiencing some issues with her right foot recently. She cannot easily turn left or right; she must pause before changing direction. Sometimes, she can only lightly place her right foot on the ground, and while standing, her thigh oc...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and recommendations: 1. Patients with a history of ankle sprains may experience this phenomenon, which could be due to ligament inflammation that has become chronic. Sudden light movements or weight-bearing may cause...[Read More] Understanding Foot Pain: Causes and Solutions for Rehabilitation
Understanding Sudden Leg Weakness: Causes and Care Tips
Weak legs Hello, doctor! While walking on the street, I suddenly experience weakness in my legs. At first, I didn't think much of it, but now this phenomenon has become quite frequent. Could you please advise me on what might be causing this leg weakness and how I should tak...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello: Thank you for your question. Here are my responses and suggestions: 1. It is possible that there may have been a previous injury to the knee or ankle. I recommend visiting a rehabilitation or orthopedic department at a medical center for a joint ultrasound examination to c...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Leg Weakness: Causes and Care Tips
Understanding Ankle and Knee Pain in Seniors: When to Seek Help
Ankle and knee pain? Hello Dr. Chen: My mother goes for a walk up the mountain every morning. She knows that she can climb stairs going up, and takes a longer route going down to protect her knees. Recently, she has been experiencing sudden pain near her right ankle, and also pai...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and suggestions regarding your question: 1. Elderly individuals often experience muscle weakness (slight atrophy). Climbing mountains requires significantly more effort from the muscles compared to walking on flat ground. ...[Read More] Understanding Ankle and Knee Pain in Seniors: When to Seek Help
Understanding Flat Feet in Toddlers: When to Seek Rehabilitation
Flatfoot Hello Director Chen: My nephew is one and a half years old, and when he walks, he waddles like a duck with flat feet. Is this flatfoot? Should he undergo physical therapy?
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and recommendations: 1. For a one-and-a-half-year-old child, walking with legs slightly apart and flat feet is a phenomenon indicating that balance has not yet been fully established. This is acceptable within the fi...[Read More] Understanding Flat Feet in Toddlers: When to Seek Rehabilitation
Managing Ankle Injuries After a Fall: Expert Advice for Recovery
Trip or stumble? Hello, Dr. Chen! This morning, while walking with my mother, she tripped over a sidewalk tile and quickly fell to her knees. At over 60 years old, she was unable to get back up. I was hesitant to pull her up, and afterward, she told me her knee hurt a lot and had...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and recommendations: 1. Kneeling and tripping can potentially strain the ligaments and tendons in the front of the ankle, including the tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, and extensor digitorum longus. 2. ...[Read More] Managing Ankle Injuries After a Fall: Expert Advice for Recovery
Understanding Ankle Issues: Rehabilitation and Treatment Options
Ankle issues? Hello, doctor! My mother has been a cleaner for decades, and her health has raised concerns, especially regarding her ankles. I taught her to lift her heels off the ground and slowly rotate her ankles clockwise and counterclockwise. When she rotates her left foot cl...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello, Miss: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and recommendations: (1) The ankle joint may experience issues such as navicular subluxation and stretching of the lateral ankle ligaments due to the weight-bearing angles from sports and work, or a history of previou...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Issues: Rehabilitation and Treatment Options
Understanding Ankle Pain After a Fall: When to Seek Rehab Treatment
soreness Doctor: Hello. A few days ago, while walking, I wasn't paying attention and tripped over a step, falling to the ground. When I got up, I felt a slight twist in my left ankle, but it wasn't severe, and I was still able to walk normally, so I ignored it. However,...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello, Miss: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and recommendations: 1. It is possible that you have sustained a sprain in the ankle joint and the peroneal longus muscle on the lateral side of the calf; the soreness in the thigh may not be related to the sprain but...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Pain After a Fall: When to Seek Rehab Treatment
Understanding Foot Pain: Causes and Treatment for Ankle Inflammation
Foot pain Hello, Doctor! I used to feel quite comfortable sitting cross-legged, but lately, after just a few minutes, my left foot can't touch the ground, and I experience cramping pain in the front of my ankle, along with some redness and swelling. What kind of inflammation...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses to your questions and the following suggestions: 1. It may be due to inflammation of the ankle ligaments or the dorsiflexor tendons, such as the tibialis anterior or extensor digitorum longus. 2. The management approach is ...[Read More] Understanding Foot Pain: Causes and Treatment for Ankle Inflammation
Is Flatfoot the Real Cause of My Daughter's Walking Issues?
Is it really all caused by flat feet? My daughter is ten years old. When she was three, she couldn't walk well and would cry from foot pain after walking for a while. She often fell down, and her walking posture was strange. After undergoing various assessments in early inte...
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
I apologize for the delay in responding due to the consecutive holidays. My child is in second grade. When he was in kindergarten, a rehabilitation department from a nearby hospital screened for flatfoot at his school, and my son was diagnosed with flat feet. His teacher, knowing...[Read More] Is Flatfoot the Real Cause of My Daughter's Walking Issues?
Understanding Ankle Pain: Causes and Concerns After Running
Ankle cramp? Hello, Director Chen! In the past few days, I've been experiencing cramping pain around my ankles, and my left leg sometimes cramps up. I'm worried it might be a tendon strain or a ligament injury. Two days before the pain started, I ran barefoot for 2,000 ...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello: Thank you for your question. Here is my response and some suggestions: 1. It is possible that you are experiencing recurrent muscle strains, which have developed into a chronic injury. At this stage, circulation may be poor, making it easier to sustain injuries with moveme...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Pain: Causes and Concerns After Running
Understanding Leg Pain: Causes and Rehabilitation Insights
Foot pain Hello Director Chen: I have been undergoing rehabilitation for foot pain. Initially, I received shortwave diathermy on my knee, followed by treatment on my calf, which felt very comfortable. However, last night, June 12th, I suddenly started experiencing pain at the upp...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. I would like to address your question and provide some recommendations: 1. The possible causes may include: a. Improper muscle use, including excessive exercise and poor posture, as well as internal rotation of the lower limbs and foot eve...[Read More] Understanding Leg Pain: Causes and Rehabilitation Insights
Understanding Foot Pain: Causes and Solutions for Runners
Foot pain Hello, Director Chen! I have been walking and jogging every morning for several years. Today, after finishing my run and walking back home, I suddenly felt pain in the sole of my left foot, which made me drag my feet on the way back. What could be wrong? How should I ha...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello, Miss: Thank you for your question and suggestions. 1. It may be a condition of overuse or sprain of the ankle or dorsal foot muscles. Possible causes include insufficient warm-up of joint activities, excessive running distance, and inappropriate footwear or loose shoelaces...[Read More] Understanding Foot Pain: Causes and Solutions for Runners
Effective Ways to Treat Ankle Sprains and Reduce Swelling
Ankle sprain Hello Director Chen: I sprained my ankle while walking 7 days ago, and a friend who practices folk remedies has assisted me, but the condition has not improved. How can I alleviate this swelling and pain? Thank you!
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello, Ligang: Here are my responses to your questions along with some suggestions. 1. During the acute phase, apply ice to the affected area and avoid exercising to prevent further injury. 2. In the chronic phase, you can use a contrast bath method: soak in warm water (below ...[Read More] Effective Ways to Treat Ankle Sprains and Reduce Swelling
Understanding Reverse Exercises for Calf Pain Relief: Expert Insights
Regarding reverse motion? Hello, Director: I have been experiencing calf soreness, and during shortwave therapy, it felt very comfortable. The therapist taught me to perform reverse foot exercises at home by pressing my foot against the back of a chair and pushing it upward with ...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello, Miss Zhu Jun: This is Nantou Hospital. I am responding to your questions and providing suggestions. 1. For muscle soreness, you can start with a warm water soak or apply a heat pack. 2. Begin with exercises for the antagonist muscles, such as moderate strength exercises...[Read More] Understanding Reverse Exercises for Calf Pain Relief: Expert Insights
Effective Home Remedies for Ankle Sprains: Heat, Creams, and Support
Ankle sprain Hello, Doctor: I sprained my left ankle while playing basketball. The rehabilitation treatment felt very comfortable at the time, but a few hours later, the pain returned! To recover quickly, can I apply heat and use ointment at home? Once I recover, should I wear an...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
1. You can perform heat therapy at home, apply ointments, and enhance ankle joint flexibility exercises (such as stretching and ball-rolling movements) as well as strength training exercises (using resistance bands for calf workouts). 2. An ankle brace should be worn during physi...[Read More] Effective Home Remedies for Ankle Sprains: Heat, Creams, and Support
Understanding Flat Feet: Seeking Treatment and Specialist Recommendations
I might have a bit of flatfoot? Recently, I've been experiencing frequent numbness in my feet. When I previously visited a doctor for my ankle sprains, they mentioned that my feet are not suitable for exercise and that I have low arches. My left foot often rolls over, and ev...
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
Hello, I suggest you see a rehabilitation specialist. Your issue is not significantly related to flat feet, as flat feet have likely been present since childhood. The main problem stems from not properly rehabilitating after an ankle sprain, which has led to subsequent issues. Th...[Read More] Understanding Flat Feet: Seeking Treatment and Specialist Recommendations
Understanding Sudden Foot Pain: Causes and Prevention Tips
Swelling and pain in the dorsum of the foot? Hello, Director Chen! My right foot (about 4 centimeters near the ankle) suddenly became so painful during my daily walking routine that I couldn't continue. After applying a hot compress and using a topical anti-inflammatory, the...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
1. It may be tendonitis of the extensor hallucis longus or the extensor digitorum communis. 2. During the acute phase, apply ice for 10 minutes; in the chronic phase, switch to heat therapy. Anti-inflammatory ointments can also be used. 3. Performing a plantar flexion movement ...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Foot Pain: Causes and Prevention Tips
How to Alleviate Foot Cramps Near the Big Toe and Ankle
Foot cramps Hello, Director Chen! Recently, I've been experiencing cramps near the big toe of my left foot, sometimes close to the ankle. This often occurs when I step on the ground, and it usually takes about 500 meters of walking before it gradually feels better. What can ...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
1. It is possible that there has been a previous sports injury or slight tendon shortening due to aging. 2. Standing on an inclined board can help stretch the hamstrings or perform other joint movements for warm-up. 3. Gradually increase strength training for the ankle and calf m...[Read More] How to Alleviate Foot Cramps Near the Big Toe and Ankle
Can Physical Therapy Heal Your Ankle Ligament Injury?
Ligament injury Hello Dr. Chen: After falling on the floor, my ankle ligaments have frequently been problematic for the past six months, especially when walking, which is very bothersome! Can rehabilitation help me recover? Thank you! Wang Tian
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
1. In rehabilitation, start with deep heat therapy to improve circulation. 2. Begin with stretching and joint mobility exercises. 3. Then proceed to isokinetic strength training, gradually increasing the loading. 4. Practice figure-eight running to train joint torque and prevent ...[Read More] Can Physical Therapy Heal Your Ankle Ligament Injury?