Ankle, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 7

Ankle and knee pain? Hello, doctor! I had a car accident when I was young, and I often experience muscle soreness. I used to think it was due to overexertion from sports, so I had an X-ray taken, and the doctor said there was no issue. However, I still feel soreness, and sometime...

Muscle spasms causing sciatica? Hello, Doctor. About six months ago, shortly after waking up in the morning, I bent over to fill a hot water bottle and suddenly felt a sharp pain in my left lower back, which made it difficult to stand up straight. I experienced pain radiating fro...

Coccydynia, popliteal pain, and ankle swelling? What could be the causes of tailbone pain, pain behind the knees, and swollen ankles in elderly individuals? The skin on the feet feels smooth to the touch.

Is rehabilitation necessary for an ankle fracture? Hello doctor, I fractured both of my legs on December 29th. On the 30th, I underwent surgery for a displaced fracture of the right ankle and a fracture of both the medial and lateral malleolus of the left ankle. I started walking...

After having your foot in a cast for three months and not being able to walk, it's important to gradually reintroduce movement. Here are some recommended exercises: 1. **Ankle Pumps**: While sitting or lying down, flex and point your toes to promote circulation and mobility...

Nerve damage to the dorsum of the foot due to a car accident? Hello, Doctor! I had a car accident six months ago, and I sustained deep abrasions on my ankle and the top of my foot. All the tendons in my toes, except for the big toe, were severed and required surgical repair. The ...

Pain in the medial malleolus area? After walking for an extended period, I start to experience pain in my left inner ankle, which then radiates to the muscles above the ankle. Occasionally, the sole of my foot also hurts. The frequency of these occurrences has increased recently,...

Ankle contusion from a car accident? I had a car accident about two weeks ago, and after an examination at a major hospital, they said I had an ankle injury but that the bones were fine. I then went to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic for acupuncture and medication, and afte...

Ankle contusion from a car accident? I had a car accident about two weeks ago, and after an examination at a major hospital, they said I had an ankle injury but that the bones were fine. I then went to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic for acupuncture and medication, and afte...

Medial and lateral ankle ligaments Ankle ligament laxity can benefit from physical therapy, and alternating immersion in cold and hot water may help achieve recovery effects. Specifically, 10 minutes in cold water followed by 15 minutes in hot water can promote circulation and re...

Ankle contusion from a car accident? I had a car accident about two weeks ago, and after an examination at a major hospital, they said I had an ankle injury but no bone issues. I then went to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic for acupuncture and medication, and after two week...

Ankle sprain Hello, Dr. Li. Three years ago, I fell down the stairs and sprained my right ankle. At that time, I went to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who performed some massage therapy. After about a month, I was able to run normally again. A year and a half ag...

The ankle hurts both in the morning and at night? I've been experiencing pain in my ankles in the mornings upon waking and in the evenings, which lasts for about an hour and feels similar to a sprain. What could be causing this? Why is the pain so consistent? Thank you for y...

Swelling in the ankle after a heavy impact that does not subside? Hello, six weeks ago I was playing soccer and my left ankle was stepped on by a cleat while trying to kick the ball. I feel like it was "stomped" on, but the injury is on the inner side of my ankle, which...

I have had an ankle injury for 10 years and don't know how to heal it? Hello Dr. Chen: I live in Yilan. I injured my left ankle while playing basketball in high school. I thought it would heal naturally like usual, but over time, there has been no improvement. It becomes ver...

Ankle bone displacement? I sprained my ankle around April and it was very painful, but I felt fine afterward. From April to October, I was able to walk normally. In October, I started jogging, and although I didn't fall or twist my ankle recently, my foot hurt a lot after jo...

Ligament swelling? The patient has some questions for the doctor. Four months ago, the patient slipped and twisted the big toe on the inner side of the foot. An X-ray showed no bone injury, and an ultrasound indicated swelling of the ligaments. Currently, there is still some swel...

An ankle sprain will not heal? Doctor, excuse me, I have a question: I sprained my right ankle about a year and a month ago. At that time, it hurt so much that I couldn't walk, but I neglected it, which has led to it not healing properly. I have had others help me with it an...

Ankle sprain Hello Dr. Chen, I fell down the stairs on Monday and twisted my ankle. The doctor said I have a ligament injury and the bones are slightly separated. I bought an ankle brace from the orthopedic department. How long do I need to wear it? I need to walk a lot for work....

It looks like a sprain, but it doesn't seem to be one? I injured myself while playing volleyball when I jumped and landed, putting all my body weight on my left foot. I was in a squatting position with my foot close to the ground, so it shouldn't be considered a sprain....