Arm, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 13

My younger brother is one year and two months old, and he still doesn't want to sit up by himself! Hello Dr. Chen: My younger brother is already one year and two months old. He does not get up to sit by himself when lying down or crawling. Previously, he had blood tests for ...

Rehabilitation content in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation..? Hello Dr. Lee, three months ago I underwent surgery for an open comminuted fracture of the distal humerus in my left arm. Currently, the range of motion in my elbow joint is approximately 60 degrees of...

Is this rehabilitation sufficient after a fracture surgery? Hello Doctor, on November 26, I suffered an open comminuted fracture of the distal humerus in my left arm due to a car accident. On the day of the injury, I underwent my first surgery for debridement. Nine days later, th...

Pain from the shoulder and neck radiating down to the arm, making it difficult to lift the arm? Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to consult you regarding my condition: I am experiencing tightness in the muscles from my right arm to my shoulder and neck, making it impossible to move...

Are individuals with bow legs or those who have an outward knee alignment suitable for practicing Tai Chi? Hello, I have noticed that when my toes are pointed forward, my knees naturally tilt inward instead of aligning with my toes. There is a noticeable bony prominence on the ou...

How can I correct the habit of consistently rolling back to the right side? Dear Dr. Su, My younger brother is seven months and eight days old. When he rolls from his back to his stomach and then back to his back, he habitually rolls to his right side, while he needs assistance ...

Bilateral neck pain? After I sneezed, my neck and shoulders started to hurt like I have a stiff neck. It hurts no matter how I turn my neck, and there are also cracking sounds. My arms feel sore and uncomfortable. I have applied pain relief patches, taken muscle relaxants, and us...

A 16-year-old has been experiencing a sports injury from frog swimming since March, and it has not yet healed? Hello, in March, while swimming the frog stroke, I suddenly experienced severe pain at the junction of the inner thighs and the bottom of the scrotum. I felt it was a st...

Left arm pain? For about a month now, I have been experiencing soreness in the middle part of my left arm upon waking up. However, the discomfort improves significantly after moving my arm, and after approximately 40 minutes, the soreness is almost gone. Over a month ago, I had s...

The front of the shoulder was forcefully struck by someone? This afternoon, a classmate playfully hit the front of my right shoulder quite hard (just once, not repeatedly). At that moment, my right arm felt a bit weak, but it improved later, although I still have a slight sorenes...

The tendon in the middle finger of the right hand has been severed? Doctor, my middle finger tendon in my right hand was severed by a glass baby bottle when I was about one and a half years old. After that, I underwent surgery to repair the tendon. A few days ago, while holding m...

Elbow dislocation Hello, doctor. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question amidst your busy schedule. I am asking on behalf of my friend, who dislocated his elbow while playing basketball by landing on his hand. He went to the emergency room, and the doctor was able to ...

Coccygeal fracture Hello Doctor: A month ago, I accidentally slipped down the stairs and injured my coccyx. I had an X-ray, and the doctor said it was a coccygeal fracture. Currently, I take warm baths 4-5 days a week and supplement with calcium and vitamins. Sometimes, after per...

The reason for the symptoms? Unexplained pain on both sides of the lower back—there was no intense exercise or strain. Initially, when sitting, there was a feeling of pressure and discomfort in the lower back on both sides, which persisted for three days. After that, the pain in ...

Four years ago, I sustained a muscle strain from tug-of-war? Hello Dr. Chen, Four years ago, I participated in a tug-of-war without warming up and sustained a strain. After returning home, the entire left side of my back became swollen. At that time, I received massage therapy a...

Right back pain..? Hello Doctor: I started working last week, and for the past few days, I've been typing and entering data. I suspect this might be the reason why I've been experiencing pain in my right back since last night. The pain is not constant; it occurs with ce...

Symptoms of confusion? Dear Doctor, my symptoms extend from both sides of my neck to my shoulders, where I feel a sensation as if a heavy weight is pressing down, accompanied by soreness. There is also pain when I apply pressure, and sometimes I experience a sharp, stabbing pain ...

Causes of frequent muscle cramping and pain? Dear Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing muscle pain (not localized to a specific area) that feels like cramping whenever I exert myself. The pain is very intense, similar to a muscle cramp, and during these episodes, my body be...

Muscle strength grading Muscle strength grading is classified into six levels, from 0 to 5, based on the Medical Research Council (MRC) scale. Here’s how they are differentiated, particularly for upper limb movements: - **Grade 0 (No muscle contraction)**: No visible or palpable...

Lower back pain and thigh pain? Recently, I have been experiencing significant pain in my lower back after prolonged sitting, standing, or movement, and my left thigh also hurts. Additionally, I often feel weakness or soreness in both arms. I have undergone rehabilitation for my ...