Ankle, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 8

Ankle sprain Hello: Over a month ago, I slipped while going down the stairs, causing my right foot to bend backward, resulting in a sprained right ankle. I later visited a doctor who prescribed a topical ointment and anti-inflammatory medication since the swelling was not severe....

Chronic pain on the inner side of the sole of the foot? I have been helping with household chores at home, which requires me to stand for long periods. My symptoms are as follows: 1. Since the first year of junior high school, I have experienced persistent soreness on the inner s...

The Achilles tendon is red? Hello, doctor: After playing basketball yesterday, I felt some pain about 5 to 6 centimeters above my left ankle after jumping and landing. I immediately went off the court to rest, and then I rinsed the affected area with cold water. When I woke up th...

Ankle sprain discomfort persists after one month? Hello Doctor: A month ago, I twisted my ankle while playing basketball after stepping on someone else's foot. I applied ice at home and went to a nearby hospital's orthopedic department for an X-ray the next day. The doc...

Fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone? I sustained a fracture of the fifth metatarsal on February 7th of this year, and it has been over two months. Why do I still walk unnaturally? Why is the outer side of my ankle still swollen? Will I be able to walk like a normal person again...

How to strengthen thigh muscles? Due to a previous open comminuted fracture in my ankle, I cannot walk for long periods and have difficulty running. Wearing shoes with a slight heel often causes my ankle to roll outward, resembling a sprain. When I wear flat shoes, the area of th...

Ankle ligament tear from a car accident? Doctor, my ankle ligaments were torn due to a car accident. How long will it take for me to walk normally again? Would surgery be a faster treatment option? Are there any hospitals in Hsinchu with doctors who specialize in this area?

Rehabilitation for Fibula Fracture Hello Dr. Li, I would like to ask about my right distal fibula fracture (with a crack) that has been 3 months since the injury. A few days ago, I had my cast removed, and the doctor said that I should use crutches for assistance while walking fo...

The left foot has re-injured an old injury, and despite experiencing soreness and sharp pain, there is still no resolution after seeking medical attention? Two years ago in November, I twisted my left foot, resulting in bruising and swelling. Instead of going to the hospital for ...

High arch..? Hello Dr. Chen, I previously visited a doctor for a sprained ankle, and the doctor mentioned that I have high arches. Could you please tell me if having high arches is related to not using custom orthotics?

The inconveniences caused by flat feet? Hello Doctor: I am 21 years old and was diagnosed with congenital flatfoot at 155 degrees when I was 19 (I didn't feel any issues before starting college at 18). I also have plantar fasciitis. At that time, I received corrective insole...

Ligament injury rehabilitation but swelling occurs! Hello Doctor: Three weeks ago, I sprained my ankle while playing badminton. I visited three hospitals for examination, and the results showed no fractures, but rather a ligament injury. During the first week, there was significa...

Inquiry about neuropathic pain? It seems that I might have caused some discomfort because I had my wallet in my pocket, and that day my pants pockets were shallow, which pressed the wallet against a specific point on the inner thigh. I felt some pain at that spot, and after remov...

Rehabilitation Hello, I am experiencing symptoms of tennis elbow, sciatica, inflammation in both wrists, and inflammation in my left ankle simultaneously. Is there a reason why my body is prone to muscle inflammation and is slow to heal? How can I improve this situation? My profe...

Ankle sprain with partial ligament tear? Hello Dr. Lin: I twisted my right ankle while playing basketball at the end of January. It was an initial eversion followed by inversion, and then I fell backward, putting pressure on my foot, which caused significant swelling. The swellin...

Flatfoot after a car accident? Hello Doctor: In early March of this year, I was involved in an accident while riding my motorcycle with another rider. At that time, an X-ray of my left ankle showed small fragments, and I needed to have a cast applied. Later, in May, when I return...

Ankle sprain Hello, I sprained my ankle about a year and a half ago, but it was not properly treated at that time, which has led to ongoing discomfort since then, especially noticeable during intense physical activity. However, it is not severe enough to prevent me from walking. ...

Botulinum toxin improves post-stroke spasticity? I recently read in the newspaper that botulinum toxin can improve post-stroke spasticity and prevent ankle joint varus deformity. Does your hospital offer this botulinum toxin treatment? If my mother has had a stroke for three year...

excuse me? Hello Director Su, My mother had lumbar spine surgery over a year ago, and now she is experiencing knee degeneration pain and has varicose veins. What kind of exercises can she do? P.S. My mother is currently unable to stand or sit for long periods, and her walking ...

Flatfoot issues in children? Hello Doctor: My child is almost four years old and has had a slight outward turning of the feet since birth. This condition persists now that he is four. Recently, I took him to a general orthopedic clinic, and the doctor diagnosed him with flat feet...