Leg, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 15

Regarding the reduction of thigh circumference? Hello Dr. Pan: I was involved in a car accident that resulted in an open fracture of my left leg and a reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament in my right leg. It has been almost three years since the incident, and I have b...

Fall If you fell off your motorcycle while turning without slowing down and your right leg was trapped under the bike, causing your tibia to deform and become painful, you should take the following steps: 1. **Seek Immediate Medical Attention**: It’s crucial to get evaluated by ...

soreness Dear Doctor: My mother and aunts all have the same issue; their legs easily become sore, especially on the outer sides of their calves, and I often hear them complain about the pain. Is this a common issue for women in their sixties? What can they do to alleviate this pr...

Numbness in the soles of the feet? She said that in that moment she couldn't move because the soles of her feet were extremely numb, and she had to wait a few seconds for the numbness to go away. Hello, doctor! My mother's outer calf muscles often feel sore. Occasionall...

Knee problems Hello, Doctor! I have a problem with my left knee. For the past few days, I've been hearing a distinct "pop" sound when I stand up or straighten my leg, followed by pain that makes it difficult to walk. Additionally, when I squat and then stand up, I ...

Abnormal soreness in the calf? Hello, I am a middle school student. About two to three months ago, I frequently experienced unexplained soreness in my calves and lower legs, even though I had not engaged in any physical activity and could not identify any specific tender points. ...

Ankle injury rehabilitation Hello Dr. Chen, I consulted you about my ankle rehabilitation at the end of June. Following your advice, I have been diligently working on my ankle, and while the swelling has subsided, it has been two months and my overall condition has improved (it...

Jogging Hello, Dr. Chen! I have been jogging in the early morning for over ten years. I wear running shoes and run 15 laps of 400 meters on a standard track. Recently, I have occasionally experienced a feeling of weakness in my right leg, but it goes away quickly. I am concerned ...

Achilles tendinitis Hello Dr. Lai, My child is 13 years old, approximately 162 cm tall and weighs 54 kg, which is slightly overweight. He walks somewhat like a duck. I examined his feet and it seems he has some flatfoot characteristics. Due to his wide feet, we have always boug...

Frog legs Hello, Dr. Chen! My son is almost 2 years old, and I have been observing him closely. I noticed that whenever he squats down, he always keeps his heels elevated and his feet do not touch the floor flat. I would like to ask if this is what is referred to as "frog le...

Lower back pain? Hello Dr. Chen! My mother has been waking up in the mornings for several consecutive days with pain in the muscles and bones on both sides of her lower back. The pain is so severe that she has to press on the painful area while walking. She mentioned that she has...

Chronic low back pain Hello Dr. Lai, First of all, thank you for your enthusiastic response. My lower back pain seems to be caused by a sports injury. I have been an avid golfer since I was about 25 years old, playing around 4 to 5 rounds a week. I started experiencing lower ba...

Leg pain? Hello, Director! My mother is 62 years old and was previously a working woman who stood for 6 to 7 hours a day. Now that she is no longer working, she says she can hardly stand; after just 5 minutes of standing, her legs become so sore that it feels almost unbearable. W...

Leg cramps are more likely to occur at night? Dear Doctor: I often experience cramps in my lower legs during the night while sleeping. How can I prevent this? What might be causing it due to a deficiency? What types of food should I eat to prevent this? Thank you!

Tendinitis Hello Doctor: I would like to ask how to treat tendonitis in the leg more effectively. My girlfriend has been seeing doctors for 5 months with limited results (she has consulted both Western and traditional Chinese medicine). She has also undergone acupuncture for one ...

Protection of Infants and Young Children Hello, doctor! My little daughter is 8 months old, and her nanny often carries her on her back or puts her in a walker to move around. Will this affect her legs, causing them to develop into bow legs (O-shaped legs) or lead to any developm...

Leg cramps Hello, doctor! My mother has been experiencing unexplained cramps in her right foot during her walks over the past few days. Sometimes her toes even curl up, making it difficult for her to continue walking. What could be causing this? Thank you!

Numbness in the left foot? After working long hours in front of the computer, I experience numbness and cramping in my left leg. At its worst, I feel complete numbness, and sometimes when I sit down, I also experience soreness in the bones of my left hip. What could be the issue?...

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!

My elderly father urgently needs rehabilitation? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about my father, who is eighty years old. His legs have become immobile due to muscle atrophy. I am wondering if he can utilize the medical resources at your hospital for inpatient rehabilitation....