Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 42

The left foot has re-injured an old injury, and despite experiencing soreness and sharp pain, there is still no resolution after seeking medical attention? Two years ago in November, I twisted my left foot, resulting in bruising and swelling. Instead of going to the hospital for ...

The knee pain is getting worse, to the point where it is difficult to walk? Hello, many years ago when I was studying, I often fell asleep at my desk, keeping my knees in a bent position for long periods. This led to pain around my knees that made it difficult to walk. After star...

Rehabilitation content in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation..? Hello Dr. Lee, three months ago I underwent surgery for an open comminuted fracture of the distal humerus in my left arm. Currently, the range of motion in my elbow joint is approximately 60 degrees of...

Herniated Disc and Mountain Climbing Three months ago, I suddenly experienced an inability to bend over, and I felt sharp pain in my lower back when sneezing. After visiting the hospital for examination, I was diagnosed with a herniated disc between the L3, L4, and L5 vertebrae. ...

Cervical shoulder myofascial pain syndrome Hello, doctor. For many years, I have been experiencing frequent soreness in my left shoulder and neck (mainly the neck), which I believe is due to poor posture and long hours of computer work. I feel sore almost every day. During a coup...

Pinky finger pain in the evening and morning? One morning, I woke up to find that moving my little finger caused pain. I hadn't bumped it or twisted it, and there was no redness or swelling. Later, I noticed that in the evenings, whenever I moved my little finger after being...

Is there any adverse effect from long-term use of a Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machine for joint rehabilitation (specifically the knee)? Dr. Su: Hello. My mother is 80 years old and underwent a total knee arthroplasty about two weeks ago. After the surgery, she achieved 110 ...

Is this rehabilitation sufficient after a fracture surgery? Hello Doctor, on November 26, I suffered an open comminuted fracture of the distal humerus in my left arm due to a car accident. On the day of the injury, I underwent my first surgery for debridement. Nine days later, th...

Weakness in the lower back, difficulty getting up? About six years ago, I started experiencing weakness in my lower back, making it difficult to get up. Currently, I am undergoing regular massage and electrical stimulation rehabilitation, and I take glucosamine supplements. I als...

Speech therapy Could you help me list hospitals or clinics in Taipei City and New Taipei City that offer speech rehabilitation? It seems that many hospitals have long waiting lists for speech therapy. I live in the Banqiao and Tucheng area, and I have already inquired at Yadong a...

Post-operative complications after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about my condition. In early January of this year, I injured my left knee and right shoulder while playing soccer. However, I did not seek immediate treatment and de...

Unable to lift the leg? Hello Dr. Hsu, I fell on September 13 and suffered a comminuted and displaced fracture of the patella in my right knee. I underwent surgery that same day, and wires were placed. Since being discharged, I have been doing home exercises for a week, but I sti...

Toddlers often fall down? Hello Doctor: My daughter is four years old and has been diagnosed with tightness in her calf muscles, which sometimes causes her to walk on her toes. The doctor advised occasional stretching. Now, she frequently falls while running and sometimes trips o...

How can I correct the habit of consistently rolling back to the right side? Dear Dr. Su, My younger brother is seven months and eight days old. When he rolls from his back to his stomach and then back to his back, he habitually rolls to his right side, while he needs assistance ...

About stuttering? Hello doctor, I have a question: I have had a severe stuttering problem since my military service. I had some stuttering issues before, but they didn't affect my life, and I could still converse comfortably. However, after my military service, it has impact...

Gluteal muscle fibrosis Hello doctor, during high school, I often ran due to physical education classes. One time, I ran up the stairs for over 20 minutes, and a few days later, I felt a sensation like my bones were misaligned on the outer side of my thigh, near the hip, whenever...

Do you need custom orthotic insoles? Hello Doctor: I injured my foot in early May, resulting in a fracture on the outer side of my big toe. Recently, I had a follow-up X-ray, and the doctor said the injury has healed about 90%, allowing for normal movement and walking. However, I...

Right lower back pain? 1. I am 175 cm tall and weigh 76 kg. I have been experiencing deep muscle pain in my lower right back for over six months, which sometimes radiates to my right buttock. 2. During this time, I have consulted with both Western and traditional Chinese medicin...

Postural torticollis Dr. Chen: Hello, I have a nephew who was diagnosed with torticollis at his 2-month vaccination appointment. The pediatrician advised us not to let him sleep on the same side. A week later, we visited another pediatrician at a different hospital, and when we i...

Herniated disc I apologize, but at the beginning of June, I experienced discomfort in my right hip and calf. Later, lying flat became very uncomfortable, and I would wake up in pain in my calf. I then consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, who diagnosed me with is...