Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 38

Herniated Disc and Impact Fracture Hello Dr. Lee, last week I was rear-ended by a car while riding my motorcycle, causing me to fall directly onto my buttocks, which resulted in lower back pain. I went to the first hospital and was diagnosed with a suspected L4 vertebral compress...

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 ...

Hip joint injury Hello doctor, a year ago I fell while carrying a heavy object, which severely caused external rotation of my left hip joint. At that time, it was extremely swollen, and I experienced popping and significant friction at the lateral aspect near the greater trochant...

Swelling in the ankle after a heavy impact that does not subside? Hello, six weeks ago I was playing soccer and my left ankle was stepped on by a cleat while trying to kick the ball. I feel like it was "stomped" on, but the injury is on the inner side of my ankle, which...

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 ...

Iliopsoas tendinitis Hello, over the past six months, I have occasionally experienced a sharp pain in the middle of my left thigh, as if the bone were twisted, while walking or going up and down stairs. The pain gradually extends to the outer upper side of my left knee and my lef...

Ligament swelling? The patient has some questions for the doctor. Four months ago, the patient slipped and twisted the big toe on the inner side of the foot. An X-ray showed no bone injury, and an ultrasound indicated swelling of the ligaments. Currently, there is still some swel...

Is there scoliosis? Dear Doctor, I experience pain in the area between my buttocks, near the coccyx and lower back, after standing or walking for 15 minutes. This has been ongoing for almost a year, with symptoms fluctuating. When I feel better, I do not experience pain while s...

Muscle soreness Hello, doctor... I have been experiencing soreness in my shoulder and arm for over a month. The soreness alternates; sometimes it affects my back, and other times it involves the chest muscles. The muscles are painful when pressed, but not painful when not pressed...

Shoulder pain? Hello, doctor. I have a few more questions to ask... 1. If it is acromioclavicular joint arthritis, how long does it usually take to heal? 2. I currently have less soreness than before, but I still experience alternating soreness in my shoulder, chest, arms, and ...

Knee pain for two months, sometimes accompanied by hand numbness. Now the pain in the leg has spread to the groin area? Hello doctor, I am a design student who often sits for long periods and uses the computer for drawing. I started exercising in early September (running, cycling...

Ligament injury If you have a ligament injury, are there any foods you should avoid? How can I rehabilitate at home?

Postoperative care after a posterior tibial fracture surgery? On November 30, a car accident resulted in a posterior tibial fracture and an anterior cruciate ligament tear, which were surgically repaired on the same day. I would like to know when it would be appropriate to start ...

Knee pain Hello Dr. Lee: I experience a sharp pain just above my left knee when I squat down or stand up normally. I have to rise or squat slowly to avoid the pain. This occurs only a few times a year, lasting from 3 to 7 days each time. What could be the issue? Which specialty s...

Coccydynia Since the end of June, I have been experiencing pain in my coccyx when sitting, whether watching movies or sitting on the bed, to the point that I have to keep shifting positions. Should I see an orthopedic specialist or a rehabilitation specialist?

Sports Injury: Tendinitis Hello, doctor. I have a regular habit of jogging and am currently preparing for a marathon. Due to overtraining and insufficient stretching, I developed tendonitis extending from the inner side of my knee to the popliteal fossa. I have seen a rehabilitat...

Swallowing training The child in the third grade has poor swallowing and chewing abilities, often filling their mouth with food and struggling to swallow it in smaller bites. What can be done to enhance their training? Is speech therapy necessary?

Tendinitis? Mommy's thumb? Hello Dr. Hsu, Recently, I experienced severe pain on the side of my thumb and wrist, and I went to the hospital for treatment. The doctor diagnosed me with De Quervain's tenosynovitis and I underwent several sessions of rehabilitation, but t...

An ankle sprain will not heal? Doctor, excuse me, I have a question: I sprained my right ankle about a year and a month ago. At that time, it hurt so much that I couldn't walk, but I neglected it, which has led to it not healing properly. I have had others help me with it an...

Symptoms of herniated disc changes? Medical History: I have been experiencing lower back pain for over a year. Since the symptoms were not severe, I only recently sought treatment from a rehabilitation specialist. The physician diagnosed me with mild Herniated Intervertebral Disc...