Can Sensory Integration Therapy Help Adults with Coordination Issues?
Sensory integration Hello Dr. Chen: Since I was young, I have always dropped things, regardless of their size. Once I take something in my hands, it inevitably falls. As a result, I often got scolded by my father, who thought I was doing it on purpose or was inattentive and unwil...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
(1) There may be sensory integration issues and poor fine motor coordination. (2) In adulthood, if sensory integration is ineffective, occupational therapy is typically pursued, but the results may be limited. Coordination training can be practiced at home, such as exercises invo...[Read More] Can Sensory Integration Therapy Help Adults with Coordination Issues?
Three Minutes of Mindful Rest After Waking to Prevent Stroke Risks
Sleeping in for three extra minutes is good for your health? Hello, Dr. Chen! I received the following article from a friend and would like to ask for your professional opinion. I apologize for taking up your time! Thank you for your expertise! After waking up, taking three min...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
1. It is best to move your hands and feet a little after waking up before getting out of bed. Sit for about three minutes before standing up. 2. For hypertension medication, you can ask your physician to adjust the timing to ensure effective blood pressure control; it is not al...[Read More] Three Minutes of Mindful Rest After Waking to Prevent Stroke Risks
Understanding Lower Body Pain: Seeking Relief After Surgery
Lower limb pain My mother-in-law had surgery on her lower back over six months ago. Recently, she has been complaining of severe pain in the flesh around her buttocks. The pain is so intense that it is unbearable. She visited the surgeon at the 803 clinic, but there was no improv...
Dr. Zhang Yuzhang Reply:
Dear Dr. Chang Yu-Chang, Director of the Rehabilitation Department at Tainan Hospital, Department of Health, Executive Yuan: I hope this message finds you well. I would like to inquire if your mother-in-law has experienced any falls or sprains recently. How long has she been bed...[Read More] Understanding Lower Body Pain: Seeking Relief After Surgery
Can Rehabilitation Help After Compression Fractures of Lumbar Vertebrae?
Can rehabilitation be performed for compression fractures of the 10th and 11th vertebrae? I was involved in a car accident on February 16 of this year and was immediately taken to Yonghe Cheng Hsin Hospital. The physician diagnosed me with the following: (1) head trauma with cere...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Dear Ms. A-Yu, Based on the limited information mentioned in your letter, it can be inferred that osteoporosis is associated with vertebral fractures, which are often difficult to diagnose, leading to treatment only after visits to multiple hospitals. Osteoporosis is common in w...[Read More] Can Rehabilitation Help After Compression Fractures of Lumbar Vertebrae?
Understanding AS Symptoms and Rehabilitation: A Student's Journey
Today I went to see the Rehabilitation Department? Hello Doctor, I truly didn't expect to receive a reply today after sending my message last night. I am the male patient with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Let me provide a more detailed account of my symptoms. I am 174 cm tal...
Dr. Guan Zaoxiang Reply:
Based on your detailed description, I believe your pain is primarily due to a herniated intervertebral disc (HIVD) causing nerve root compression at L5-S1, which typically results in pain radiating from the buttocks, down the back of the thigh, to the back of the calf, and even t...[Read More] Understanding AS Symptoms and Rehabilitation: A Student's Journey
Understanding Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Parkinson's disease Hello Doctor: I have an elderly relative whose hands are constantly trembling, and there seems to be some muscle atrophy. The middle finger, ring finger, and little finger are also unable to move independently. Could this be Parkinson's disease? If s...
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
Common symptoms of Parkinson's disease include a masked face (expressionless face), generalized rigidity, difficulty initiating movement, shuffling gait, propulsive gait, and tremors. Therefore, it is difficult to diagnose Parkinson's disease based solely on the presenc...[Read More] Understanding Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Chronic Pain and Inflammation: Understanding Shoulder and Neck Issues
Inflammation Hello, doctor... I would like to ask a few questions... My shoulders and neck have been sore for many years (I can't even count), and my arms down to my fingers often feel numb and occasionally twitch lightly. I struggle to exert strength, and the pain on both s...
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
I personally believe it is a cervical spine issue, possibly related to your injury, and likely less connected to your fractured arm. Testing the tendon reflexes (like how doctors tap the patient's knee on TV...) can indicate if there is an increase in reflexes, which may sug...[Read More] Chronic Pain and Inflammation: Understanding Shoulder and Neck Issues
Effective Treatments for Flat Feet in Children: A Guide for Parents
Treatment for flat feet? A four-year-old boy who has difficulty standing for long periods, frequently falls, has no arch in his feet, and exhibits heel valgus. Is there any treatment available?
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
The information is not clear enough, making it difficult to respond. I would like to understand some situations better: 1. Is the child's development (sitting, crawling, walking, talking) slower than that of typical children? 2. Are their cognitive abilities, speech, and mus...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Flat Feet in Children: A Guide for Parents