Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 36

Wrist ligament inflammation Hello Dr. Li, three weeks ago, I seemed to have injured my left wrist while moving my scooter, and now I experience pain when rotating or bending it downwards (it hurts when I pick up a coffee cup filled with water). I visited the rehabilitation depart...

Spinal pain Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to ask about my condition. In mid-February, I was hospitalized for the removal of a fistula and received a spinal anesthesia. However, after being discharged, I began to experience persistent pain in my lower back, which continues to this d...

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...

Left shoulder pain and discomfort? I am a dancer, and during practice, I performed some movements that involved pulling with my hands. After a few repetitions, I suddenly felt discomfort, with each pull causing sharp pain. At that moment, I didn't think much of it, so I didn...

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...

Joint pain? Since February 23rd (Tuesday), I have noticed a sharp pain in the front of my right knee when bending it in the morning. Applying a hot compress or using a patch provides some relief, but after a while, the sharp pain returns when bending. What could be the possible i...

About fingers? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my little finger, which often cannot straighten and feels weak. This condition worsens in cold weather, but there is no pain. What can I do to resolve this issue?

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...

Knee sports injuries Hello Dr. Lee: Two months ago, I injured myself while playing basketball. I had X-rays and an MRI at Taichung Veterans General Hospital, and the doctor said there was no bone damage, but I have a torn cruciate ligament and knee contusion. I am currently under...

Right shoulder blade pain? Hello, I have been experiencing sharp pain near my right scapula recently. I recall that a few days ago, I spent a long time using my phone (over 3 to 4 hours at a time). Earlier, I occasionally experienced similar discomfort, mostly after using the com...

My mother has had a stroke for many years? Hello Doctor: My mother is 63 years old and had a stroke 8 years ago, which has left her with mobility issues on her left side. After the stroke, her rehabilitation and follow-up visits were neglected due to her emotional problems (depre...

Tendon laxity If the injury has persisted for 8 months and the joint remains stiff, using elastic bands for stretching as recommended by a physical therapist can be effective. Elastic bands can help improve flexibility and range of motion by providing resistance during exercises....

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...

Nerve damage to the dorsum of the foot due to a car accident? Hello, Doctor! I had a car accident six months ago, and I sustained deep abrasions on my ankle and the top of my foot. All the tendons in my toes, except for the big toe, were severed and required surgical repair. The ...

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...

How to relax muscles? I am experiencing significant pain when trying to stretch my hands and feet, and I cannot stretch them further. Even when a physical therapist attempts to assist, it is also very painful. The muscle relaxation techniques have limited effectiveness, and docto...

It has been a month since the car accident, and my foot is still in pain? After the accident, I have a 0.5 cm deep wound at the base of my right big toe (which might indicate that my right foot was injured more severely, as it currently hurts more than my left foot). When I stret...

After an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury? Hello Dr. Zhou, I am a patient with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Currently, I am focusing on strengthening my muscles and undergoing electrical therapy. I would like to learn more about this topic and have a few questi...