Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 53

Sit-up Hello, doctor! I'm only 21 years old, but I can't do a single sit-up, even with a friend holding my feet down. What could be the problem? How can I strengthen myself? Thank you!

Swollen toe? About seven weeks ago, I participated in a yoga class and lost my balance, causing my left foot's second toe to hit the floor. It was very painful at the time, and I initially thought it was just a bruise. However, after a month, it still hasn't healed. I h...

Rehabilitation after knee joint surgery? Hello: I recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery, and currently, when I bend my knee, I experience a tight sensation; it feels as if the ligaments might tear if I bend it further. Should I consider rehabilitation for this condition? T...

Hygiene of Rehabilitation Equipment When visiting a rehabilitation department for physical therapy, are the equipment used, such as the treatment tables, linens, pillows, and even electrical stimulation machines, disinfected or changed after each patient? Or is everything disinfe...

Treatment methods? Hello Doctor: Based on your response, I would like to provide further details. The onset of my symptoms occurs almost exclusively when I am using the computer (doing assignments or reports) or lifting heavy objects. For example, while I am currently focused on ...

Muscle relaxation or muscle detachment? Hello Dr. Chen, I have a question I would like to ask you: When I was in the second year of high school (16 years old), I was playing basketball. It wasn't a very intense game, but during a jump shot, I injured the tendon inside my lef...

Fracture Yesterday afternoon, my grandfather was busy with religious rituals and tripped over the threshold, falling hard and injuring himself. He was taken to the hospital with bruises and swelling. The doctor diagnosed him with an open fracture of the right hand, and he underwe...

Clavicle fracture Dear Doctor: I have a right clavicle fracture due to a car accident. The emergency physician said that surgery is not necessary and that using a figure-eight sling for stabilization will suffice, and it will heal naturally in a few months. The doctor seemed very...

Neck stiffness I have a question. My mother has been experiencing stiffness in her neck these past few days, especially when she tries to lift her head, which feels very tense. Today, I noticed she often lies in bed and lets her head droop down, saying that position feels more co...

Contusion Hello, Director Chen! Yesterday, while driving downhill, the car behind me suddenly lost its brakes, and my head was struck by the seat back. My right hand hit the steering wheel, and I have been experiencing bruising and pain from my wrist to my elbow. Currently, I als...

Hunchback issue Hello, doctor! My grandfather is 72 years old and has had a hunchback for many years. He takes calcium supplements and drinks pork bone soup every day. What else should we pay attention to? Thank you!

Lower back pain? My uncle has sciatica, and the rehabilitation physician took an X-ray and said there is lumbar spondylolisthesis. Should he undergo lumbar traction or not?

Mild stroke My father has had two strokes in the past three years, but fortunately, they were mild. Recently, he wants to switch from walking to riding a bicycle for exercise. Is this advisable given his condition? Thank you!

Protective gear Hello Dr. Chen, I just had anterior cruciate ligament surgery. The doctor told me to wear a brace. I would like to ask what would happen if I don't wear it? Thank you!

Shoulder pain Hello, doctor! My mother underwent rehabilitation for frozen shoulder and has since recovered. Recently, she mentioned that she feels something unusual. Could her old condition be relapsing? Thank you!

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...

Knee swelling and pain? My mother's left knee has been swollen and painful for the past six months. We took her to a teaching hospital where the orthopedic doctor suggested a knee replacement, which scared her. Last week, she was unable to walk due to the pain, so we went to...

Numbness in the hands? I often experience numbness in my left hand, starting from the fingertips and then spreading to the entire palm. It occasionally occurs while riding a motorcycle, and when I sit in a certain position, my hand goes numb. Additionally, when I sleep on my left...

Knee problems? Hello, doctor! My mother said that when she gets up in the morning, her left knee feels like it is locked, making it difficult for her to walk normally. She has to stand for a while and gently massage her knee before she can walk. Sometimes, even after a long time,...

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...