Knee, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 13

Long-term malocclusion? Is it possible for long-term overpronation to cause discomfort in the knees and even the lower back?

Knee swelling Hello, Doctor! My mother is 62 years old, and her knee has been swollen and deformed for almost two years, which severely affects her ability to walk and prevents her from standing for long periods. She has seen an orthopedic specialist who recommended a knee replac...

Thigh cramp? I have been experiencing cramping pain on the inner side of my right thigh for the past three days, feeling like an electric shock, radiating from the groin down to the knee. I can visibly see the muscle twitching. Initially, I thought it was due to sitting in front ...

O-shaped leg correction brace Hello, doctor! My mother is 68 years old, and recently she has developed bow legs. She saw a poster for a bow leg correction brace and is considering trying it to see if it works. Is it necessary? Do older women commonly experience this? Thank you!

Knee brace I bought two brands of knee braces, but both feel very uncomfortable when I wear them. I asked the store staff for advice when purchasing, but they couldn't provide me with accurate answers. Do people who frequently experience knee pain necessarily need to wear a ...

Knee pain Hello, Doctor! My mother is 60 years old and has a habit of exercising in the morning. Her health has always been good. A few days ago, she returned from walking and mentioned that her right knee felt strange, but it did not affect her ability to walk or go up and down ...

Muscle soreness? I often experience a sharp pain in the inner muscles of my right knee, which feels like being pricked by hundreds of needles at once. No matter how much I massage it, the sharp pain persists. Sometimes, the muscles in my right hip also experience the same sensati...

Car accident injuries? I had a bad motorcycle accident a few days ago, and my knee is very painful. I also have several wounds on my hands and feet. The hot weather has caused my wounds to become inflamed. A friend suggested that I see a rehabilitation specialist. Is that a good ...

Arm pain Hello, doctor! Last week, I experienced severe pain in my right arm, almost to the point of paralysis. I visited a rehabilitation specialist nearby, had an X-ray taken, and the doctor informed me that there is a narrowing of the spaces between my cervical vertebrae and s...

Knee problems? My mother has been experiencing issues with her knees for a long time. Unlike typical knees, which are quite prominent, her knees appear to be swollen with fluid, and they feel as if they are submerged in water when touched. She sometimes experiences pain while wal...

Knee pain I have been experiencing continuous pain on the outer side of my right knee for a week. When I wake up in the morning, I cannot fully straighten my leg, and if I try to walk, I feel sharp pain in the back of my knee. Sometimes, the muscles around my knee and in my thigh...

Is it suitable to ride a bicycle with severe deformity, wear, and pain in one hip joint? Currently, I do not plan to replace my artificial joint and hope to wait until it becomes unusable before considering surgery. I am looking for suitable exercises to assist with joint durabil...

Confusing plantar fasciitis? Hello Doctor: For the past decade or so, I have been accustomed to walking barefoot in muddy areas (not on concrete). A week before the Lunar New Year, I wore leather shoes, which led to pain in the joints of my big toes. After that, I switched back t...

Coccydynia Dear Doctor: I have previously fallen while skiing and also while canyoning, both of which injured my coccyx. I underwent rehabilitation for a period of time, but now I occasionally experience pain in my sacrum. Does this mean that my injury was not fully treated? What...

Leg cramps causing difficulty sleeping? Hello Dr. Pan: I have been experiencing soreness on the outer front side of my lower legs, extending from the area below the knee (around the St36 point) to the ankle (around the K3 point). The soreness is so intense that it feels like I ca...

Numbness and swelling in the hands and feet? When the weather is hot, my fingers and the thighs of my legs swell and feel very uncomfortable. Whether I am standing or sitting, sometimes my feet even swell to the point of numbness. Could this be poor circulation? How can I resolve...

Degenerative arthritis Is it necessary to undergo joint replacement surgery for knee osteoarthritis, or is rehabilitation therapy an option? Thank you!

Calf cramps Hello, Director! My mother walks on a mountain path every day, which is not very steep, but she climbs the stairs at a steady pace and always feels short of breath. She said that while descending today, she suddenly experienced a cramp in her left calf just below the ...

Knee pain I fell off my motorcycle the day before yesterday, and my knee hit the ground hard. At first, I didn't feel much, so I applied some adhesive bandages myself. However, after two days, the pain in my knee has worsened. It hurts a lot whenever I bend it, walk, or go u...

Lower back pain? If you suddenly experience a sharp pain in your lower back while lifting something and find it difficult to stand up straight, here are some steps you can take to help yourself stand up: 1. **Stay Calm**: Take a moment to breathe deeply and try to relax your bod...