Leg, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 11

Rehabilitation exercises for the knee after achieving 90 degrees of flexion? It has been over two months since discharge, and I can bend my leg to 90 degrees now (although there is still a tight sensation). I believe this is just a matter of time. What rehabilitation exercises sh...

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...

Polio issues Hello, my father contracted polio as an infant, resulting in atrophy and weakness in one of his legs. He seemed to have worn a metal brace for a period when he was around thirty, and at that time, he was still able to walk with the support of one leg. He is now 53 ye...

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...

After standing for a long time, I find it difficult to get up after sitting down or lying down? Hello doctor, I have noticed that after standing for a long time, when I sit down or lie down and then try to stand up again, I find it difficult to get up. There was one instance wher...

The entire left foot is experiencing soreness, numbness, and weakness? Hello, doctor. Last week, I felt a strain in my lower back while lifting heavy objects (it felt like muscle sliding), and the next day, I started experiencing extreme soreness in my left buttock. The pain exte...

Femoral fracture I was in a car accident on February 9th at 11 PM, and I underwent surgery the next day, February 10th, around 3 PM. I have a closed fracture of my right femur. It has been a week since the surgery, and I have noticed that my left and right knees are misaligned by...

Swelling at the posterior aspect of the second toe? Hello Dr. Chou! A year ago, while traveling, I wore higher sandals and experienced a sharp pain in my foot. Initially, I thought it was due to a foreign object in my shoe and didn’t pay much attention. However, after returning h...

The right foot continues to feel uncomfortable? Hello, Doctor: I have been experiencing soreness and discomfort in my right foot for a month. About a month ago, I fell while playing basketball and scraped my knee, which bled. I sought medical attention a week later, and the docto...

Postoperative issues following posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear repair? Hello Doctor, I had a torn posterior cruciate ligament and underwent surgery. It has now been four weeks since the operation. I had an autograft ligament transplant, and the doctor said that I still can...

Cervical and lumbar disc herniation (suspected ankylosing spondylitis) Hello doctor, a few years ago I started experiencing severe pain in my lower back when bending over, and I have had acute episodes of lower back pain every year. Since the year before last, I have also been ex...

Lower back and leg pain? I used to have occasional pain in the lower left side of my back, but a few days ago it suddenly worsened. Pain occurs in all positions except when lying down. It has progressed to the point where moving my left leg causes pain in my lower back, while mov...

The knee remains persistently swollen, and the leg cannot be fully extended? Hello! I was in a car accident on October 27, injuring my left leg. My left knee is swollen, and I cannot straighten my leg. Initially, I went to a nearby small hospital where an X-ray showed no fracture...

Internal knee pain? I experienced internal knee pain after running a few kilometers longer than usual. Now, I sometimes feel pain when walking briskly, and I also experience it while running. When my knee hurts, it feels swollen internally, with a pressure-like pain that prevents...

Regarding rehabilitation? Hello, doctor. I recently underwent rehabilitation for a herniated disc in my lower back due to symptoms of leg numbness and pain. My symptoms have now improved. Do I still need to continue rehabilitation even though I am symptom-free? Thank you.

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...

Issues related to the lower back, hips, and lower extremities? Hello Dr. Zhou! Here is my condition: In October 2009, I fell from a height due to a car accident, impacting my left hip. Symptoms included soreness, numbness, swelling, and limping. I had difficulty walking, going up...

PRP Anterior Cruciate Ligament Hello Doctor, I recently sustained an injury to my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) due to intense exercise and a fall, resulting in a partial tear and grade I instability. It has been over a year, and I have undergone some electrical therapy, heat ...

Discomfort in the calf? Hello, doctor. For the past two to three weeks, I've occasionally experienced a tingling sensation in my calves (sometimes in the left leg, sometimes in the right) when I move my feet in the morning. This sensation lasts for about 2 to 5 minutes, and ...