| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Shoulder Injury | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I injured my shoulder my shoulder in a bicycling accident 10 days ago. I landed on an outstretched ...
A: Lisa, give it two weeks, then start strengthening with light activity. do wall climbs up the wall ...
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| Muscle Problems | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I always thought it was from my 25 yrs in work at computers in a stressful job. Have not been doing ...
A: Kim, yes, do some strengthening and stretching and use the muscles properly to get them to work ...
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| Chronic headache and neck pain, 24 years old. | 9/20/2009 |
Q: For the last few month i have been having neck and right shoulder pain, it particularly hurts when I ...
A: Sarah, Go to an orthopedic doctor, spine doctor, PM&R, or physical therapist. that is my best ...
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| Pronator Quadratus | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I wanted to know if the "pronator quadratus" is the only "true" wrist muscle? What I mean by that ...
A: Ed, even though on picture of the muscles, it seems as this is the only real wrist muscle, ...
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| Permanent Subluxation of Elbow | 9/17/2009 |
Q: When I was about 7 years old, I had osteochondroma in my right elbow near the growth plate. Because ...
A: I would consult your MD first before that. Without seeing x-rays, it is hard to say. I would think ...
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| Ostietis Pubis | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I was diagonosed about 18 mths ago with OP. I was diagnosed with OP about 4 months after my child ...
A: Tallie, I am extrememly sorry for not being able to respond earlier. I am sorry you are in pain. ...
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| Back Injury Rehab | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I am a Male, almost 49 and fell 20' from a ladder in March, I was taken to the hospital and spent 3 ...
A: Chris, I am so sorry for not being able to respond earlier, but my computer is having major issues. ...
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| swayback, drooping belly | 9/12/2009 |
Q: Bryan I am a 50 year old professional driver. I have always been on the chubby side, but not obese. ...
A: Bud, I appreciate your email. My best suggestion for you is to see a PT in your area. let them ...
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| reversal neck | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I just recently found out that I have a reversed neck and I was wondering how long does this ...
A: Melina, SOrry for teh late response as i have been dealing with email issues. GO TO SOMEONE ELSE. ...
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| SHARP PAIN IN MY RIGHT FEMUR FRACTURE !! | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I got rods and screws inserted in my right femur right above the right side of my knee approximately ...
A: I am so sorry for my delayed response, but i have been having some email issues. you need to keep ...
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| How to become a physical therapist | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I am considering a career change and have been giving much thought to becoming a physical therapist. ...
A: yes you can start over. but you need some type of desire to be a PT. not just $$, but a wanting to ...
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| Knee Straightening | 9/7/2009 |
Q: Bryan, I shattered my tibia on Feb. 13th and I now have a plate and 18 screws holding my tibia ...
A: you can tell him how frustrated you are. that is about it, unfortunately. you can ask th ePT why ...
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| Torn deltoid muscle and frozen shoulder | 9/7/2009 |
Q: 9 months ago I took a Pilates exercise class, started having shoulder and arm pain, I stopped the ...
A: The tear will heal on its own and the PT will help to speed up the process. this is very common and ...
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| humerous spiral fracture | 9/5/2009 |
Q: 6 days ago i had a motorcycle accident and sustained a spiral fracture of the humorous. i am ...
A: I am not sure. however, surgery may help to make sure the fracture heal properly. in my ...
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| thumb injury exercises | 9/4/2009 |
Q: About three weeks ago I caught a football wrong and "jammed" my left thumb. After a week of ice and ...
A: You should try massage on the ligaments and tendons. light gripping exercises should help as well. ...
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| bone bruise rehab HELP!!! | 9/4/2009 |
Q: 3 months ago I was hit by a car door while riding my bike and suffered a bone bruise to my right ...
A: It could be your meniscus, or a ligament sprain. taking it easy will not help all that much, but ...
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| How to become a physical therapist | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I am considering a career change and have been giving much thought to becoming a physical therapist. ...
A: I am unsure of what you are asking me, but here is what i can tell you. The course material in PT ...
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| Strained oblique | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I'm 25, I was extremely active a few years ago as I was playing college football. I've since ...
A: I would go see an orthopedic surgeon. It is hard to tell you what you have unless I feel it. If ...
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| Foot laceration effect on calf | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I cut the arch of my foot badly 3 weeks ago. Needed stitches, but had no insurace so cleaned, ...
A: Steve, sorry for the late response. yes, it will affect your calf. the foot is very complex and ...
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| Hip Flexor Scar Tissue | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I was browsing the web trying to find out about the lumps I feel along my hip flexors, when I came ...
A: Hot yoga is no different than putting heat on your affected areas for 10-15 minutes then doing some ...
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| ems muscle stimulator | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I had 10 sessions of Physical therapy, I have a problem with not being able to left my leg. My ...
A: Yes and no, it is not as strong as the muscle stimulator, but it does hurt. I cannot lie to you, ...
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| TTS | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have TTS in both Feet had surgery about 5 yr's ago and my DR was sending me to PT but feet has got ...
A: you need to stretch your ankles out. stretch your achilles tendons, and the medial aspect of your ...
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| broken ankle | 8/31/2009 |
Q: On June 28th 2009 I broke my ankle when a friend fell on it. I had surgery about 1 week later as I ...
A: I am sorry, but i cannot help you with this as i do not know what surgery you had done. you really ...
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| Pain in upper thigh/legs/strengthening exercises | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I am a 53 year old female, slightly overweight and need to strengthen my upper thighs and hip area. ...
A: Jane, do a search on the internet for pictures of the following. knee extension, knee flexion, ...
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| Why did this happen after physio to my back/hip? | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I hurt my back at work standing a dementia fellow up who was sitting on the floor. I was on one side ...
A: The manipulation may have altered your SI joints. that type of manipulation can do that, as well as ...
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| Radial Nerve palsy/humerus fracture | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I am 30 years old and suffered a severe fracture of the left humerus mid-shaft in March. After 1 ...
A: Nerve damage can take a while to regenerate. an EMG would tell you what muscles are affected, but ...
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| Back pain | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I was in a car accident in 2005 and I had back surgery in 2007. I had a fusion done. After my ...
A: My first answer is to tell you to talk to a PT there that can see you, pay out of pocket if you have ...
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| Shoulder Bursitis | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I'm a 60-year-old male living in Costa Rica. Last December I somehow injured my left shoulder. A few ...
A: Phil, I would not do any push ups or lateral raises. the rows are fine. what you really need are ...
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| Nerve damage | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My name is Nate. I am currently serving with the US Army in Afghanistan. About a week ago I was shot ...
A: #1, thank you for what you are doing over there!! #2 you may have some nerve problems, but ...
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| broken humerus | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I broke my right humerus bone just over two years ago. My shoulder movement is decent but im still ...
A: Chad, I think your best bet is to go see your surgeon, if you can. if not him, then another ...
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| Knee Pain | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I recently injured my leg during a soccer practice. I have been out and have not been playing for ...
A: it can take 2 weeks or more dedpending on severity. warning signs are swelling, discoloration, a ...
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| arm pain from wakeboarding | 8/24/2009 |
Q: i went wakeboarding yesterday for the first time. yesterday when i finished i noticed that my lower ...
A: you have either torn a muscle or muscles, or have something piniching the nerve to the muscles. you ...
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| Scar tissue | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I had a hip revision, I had heteropic ossification. I had surgery to remove the extra bone. I have a ...
A: No, it will not hurt the tissue, but it may be of some discomfort to you with teh stretching. but ...
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| Second opinion | 7/27/2009 |
Q: To start back in June i had been doing some work with tile woke up with very tight traps upper and ...
A: Yes it could be a UT strain. has your therapist addressed your SCM at all? there are ways to work ...
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| recurrent si and hip flexor problems (started 2 yrs ago when pregnant) | 6/23/2009 |
Q: my problems started when I was 3 mos. pregnant and have never really gone away. My baby is now 2 ...
A: You need to strengthen your core muscles and will help to strengthen your pelvic girdle. I doubt ...
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| Prolonged Ankle Pain | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I was involved in a car accident 9 years ago (I was 12 at the time) during which a car backed into ...
A: You may have some nerve damage that does not allow your ankle muscles to effectively get stronger. ...
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| Shattered Patella Swollen KneeNumb Toe | 6/21/2009 |
Q: Now day 105 post surgery of fractured patella 3 pieces with wire and screw. ROM stopped at 66 and OS ...
A: the meds will help, that is why your doctor gave them to you. swelling is a sign of healing in the ...
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| Achilles tendonitis | 6/21/2009 |
Q: My story is that I was diagnosed with achilles tendonitis on my left ankle, that went untreated for ...
A: Yes, you are doing the right thing. Some people develop tendonitis either at achilles or the ...
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| Partial Torn Achilles | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I partially tore my Achilles tendon (60% -70%) 7 months ago and was placed in a cast for 3 weeks, ...
A: it is probably close, but not quite 100%. you need to stretch your calves, and do calf raises, ...
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| Shattered Patella Swollen KneeNumb Toe | 6/18/2009 |
Q: Now day 105 post surgery of fractured patella 3 pieces with wire and screw. ROM stopped at 66 and OS ...
A: I can understand that. The neurologist will send you for a nerve conduction test to assess the ...
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| recurrent si and hip flexor problems (started 2 yrs ago when pregnant) | 6/17/2009 |
Q: my problems started when I was 3 mos. pregnant and have never really gone away. My baby is now 2 ...
A: It will go away and get better. I have similar issues to you. you need to make sure your PT does ...
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| muscle weakness | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have muscle weakness in thigh muscles from knees up to pelvic girdle. Also have unsteadiness, ...
A: I really think you need to see a PT to help. There could be a variety of things going on and you ...
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| After knee surgery | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I had orthroscopic and open knee surgery on my right knee on May 18, 2009. I had a right knee cap ...
A: Lots of questions. Here we go. 1. Quad strength-it will come back, once you get full range of ...
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| Finger | 6/15/2009 |
Q: On May 9th 2009 I was injured riding my bicycle,and suffered an open dislocation of my middle ...
A: No, sorry. you need to let it heal. tehre is a reason you cannot do anything for 2 weeks. ...
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| achilles tendon injury | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I tore my achilles tendon 2 years ago. Saw a GP and they thought that it was not completely torn so ...
A: Sue, there are not really exercises that help to shorten the achilles really. most doctors will put ...
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| fractured femur | 6/14/2009 |
Q: i am a 17 years old patient with a fractured left femur.I am wondering that how long do i needed to ...
A: It can take a while for bones to heal, especially with surgery. continue what your doctor has said ...
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| Shattered Patella Swollen KneeNumb Toe | 6/12/2009 |
Q: Now day 105 post surgery of fractured patella 3 pieces with wire and screw. ROM stopped at 66 and OS ...
A: no, day 78 is not too early. there is healing while swelling. i have a patient right now, s/p TKA ...
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| wrist | 6/11/2009 |
Q: basically I'm a drummer, so we use our wrists repetetivly.im a healthy 18 year old, but recently ...
A: pills no. That is out of my scope of practice. you can do some general wrist strengthening ...
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| TKR with lateral release and TTT | 6/11/2009 |
Q: Before my TKR my knee only hurt going up stairs. After surgery my fat pad was pinched and the Dr. ...
A: you may want to get a second opinion. I am sure your surgeon is good, but someone else may have ...
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| ankle scar tissue | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I broke my ankle playing soccer 14 months ago,it was a brake of the tibia and a dislocation.The ...
A: Paul, the only thing from a PT standpoint to do it to massage and strech your ankle out. ...
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| 5th metatarsal physical therapy | 6/10/2009 |
Q: It's been 4 months since I had a large 8mm displacement fracture of my 5th metatarsal ((avulsion) I ...
A: yes there is. you may need some type of orthotic to make sure your foot does not move around during ...
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| big toe injury | 6/9/2009 |
Q: My injury is very minor but I would love to know what the real problem is. A few weeks ago I ...
A: You have a tendon on the top of your toe that allows you to lift it. you may have severed it. you ...
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| distal bicep tendon rupture | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I ruptured my bicep tendon last year. I had surgery to repair it, which seems to have been ...
A: Frank, Hard to say. Frozen shoulder can take up to a year or two to fully heal. the medical world ...
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| Shattered Patella Swollen KneeNumb Toe | 6/7/2009 |
Q: Now day 105 post surgery of fractured patella 3 pieces with wire and screw. ROM stopped at 66 and OS ...
A: what does your PT say? You could have lymphadema or other venous related swelling problems. ...
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| constant injuries | 6/7/2009 |
Q: It seems to be that I keep having injury after injury. Theworst being a ruptred UCL which was ...
A: What do you mean you are a PT. Personal Trainer?? You may have some type of hormone imbalance ...
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| Therapy for broken scapula | 6/5/2009 |
Q: My son age 26 broke two ribs, his collarbone and scapula in a motorcycle accident three weeks ago. ...
A: There is nothing he can do right now exepct wait for it to heal. Bone takes 4-6 weeks to heal. ...
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| Shoulder surgery rehab | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I am having an ac joint resection and sub acromial decompression/ debridement surgery. In addition, ...
A: Best guess, 4 months or so. I hope he does not have to do that either. what ever happens, do your ...
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| broken ankle and therapy | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I broke my ankle on April 22. I was in a soft cast for 2 weeks and then a hard cast for 4 weeks. It ...
A: You have to try to walk normal. Hit your heel then roll to your toe. Take equal and normal size ...
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| Hand sensation loss/change due to compound forearm fracture | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I broke both bones in my forearm (compound fracture) a week and a half ago and the surgeon said that ...
A: Grant, The nerve healing process is the covering sheath around the nerve has to cover the nerve ...
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| left hip and Low Back pain | 6/2/2009 |
Q: "Hello, on March 24, 2009 I was in labor and having my daughter 6 weeks early, I had an epidural ...
A: Melissa, I am so sorry you are in such pain. Let me see if I can help you understand and possibly ...
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| Recovery from ruptured achilles tendon | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I ruptured my achilles tendon 12 weeks ago. They didn't operate, they let it heal naturally in a ...
A: Jonathan, I would honestly go see a PT near you. let them evaluate your leg and help you determine ...
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| Minor Fracture to the Patella | 6/1/2009 |
Q: Four months ago I had a fall while skiing that caused a minor crack to my right patella. I saw a ...
A: Jason, Fractures are a weird thing. a complete fracture is better than what you have from a ...
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| Exercises for rehab after injury to tendon in foot | 5/31/2009 |
Q: Three weeks and 3 days ago I sustained a V-shaped 3cm laceration to the top of my left foot, and a ...
A: Mira, The best thing to do is to keep concentrating on lifting your toes. Since you have cut the ...
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| radial head replacement removal | 5/2/2009 |
Q: 8 months after radial head replacement surgery, I have a very severe pain (where the screw is ...
A: if you have no pain, then i would not do surgery. keep strengthening your arm. you body has to ...
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| bone sclerosis | 5/1/2009 |
Q: i have just had my MRI scan results and have been told that i have bone sclerosis in my pelvic area. ...
A: I am not aware of any surgery to have, but i am not a surgeon. I do not know what a surgery would ...
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| The role of eye glasses in vestibular rehabilitation and its effect on vision. | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I have been suffering from chronic disequilibrium for six months, which has manifested itself as a ...
A: no i do not know what is meant by that. i would wear the glasses. it will allow you to have less ...
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| radial head replacement removal | 5/1/2009 |
Q: 8 months after radial head replacement surgery, I have a very severe pain (where the screw is ...
A: missing a radial head could have some long term impact of not having good muscle as time goes on. ...
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| seeking help for my fibula | 4/30/2009 |
Q: i got a fracture in my right lower end fibula on 23-03-09. doctor plastered it. it has already been ...
A: you should not remove your cast. let your doctor do that. when you do get it removed, your doctor ...
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| broken index finger rehabilitation | 4/30/2009 |
Q: My daughter broke her left index finger above the middle joint and above the top joint. She had a ...
A: As long as there is not any ligament damage, gently bend and straighten the finger to gain range of ...
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| broken humerus | 4/29/2009 |
Q: Ibroke my humeras in two, I was sedated and the re aligned it, i was sent away to return in two days ...
A: you should be able to return to work, but your doctor will be able to answer that more. lying back ...
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| humerous break | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I broke my arm after being suspected drugged 13th March. My arm was broken in three places, in which ...
A: Realistically, I would not do anything right now. Wait till your doctor x-rays in may to make sure ...
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| PT contraindications | 4/29/2009 |
Q: What are the hemoglobin/hematocrit levels in which therapy is contraindicated?
A: I don't feel there are any. Low levels will show some anemia, but therapy at that point would only ...
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| knee tenderness and stiffness | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 15 year old daughter who is very active in sports. She ran Cross Country - made it to ...
A: Some girls ages 13-18 will get growth spurts that can cause knee pain called osgood-schaltter's ...
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| Fractured Calcaneous | 4/10/2009 |
Q: Ruchin, I am 45 and have a small child at home. I fractured my Calcaneous just over 2 months ago. I ...
A: I am not sure where to look. We learn them in school, I do not know of any websites. you need to ...
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| ankle | 4/8/2009 |
Q: It feels almost like a pinched nerve with a numb sensation. I was wondering if there was any ...
A: Did you sprain your ankle, or have anyone land on your lower leg or ankle?? do a search on the ...
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| Knee Problem | 4/7/2009 |
Q: After I got hurt in a soccer game i've been having a poping feeling in the front of my knee and when ...
A: Sasha, I am sorry, but you need to see your MD and maybe an MRI to find out what is going on in ...
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| Knee injury (not sure what's really wrong with it) | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Im a high school soccer player and I got hurt in a game about 2 months ago. the athletic trainer ...
A: It sounds like you do have atrophy and some muscle imbalances. you need to go to a good PT to ...
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| hip flexor strain | 4/3/2009 |
Q: My son is a 110-m high hurdler and soccer player. He felt a pull in what appears to be his left hip ...
A: it sounds like he needs to stretch his hamstrings really well. both prior to and after activity. ...
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| radial head replacement | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I had a radial head replacement eight months ago and would like to know if i will ever be pain free. ...
A: It could mean more surgery. It could mean you have an infection. If it has moved, you will have to ...
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| untreated compression fracture | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I was in an abusive relationship that resulted in a compression fracture in my back. I was " not ...
A: Brenda, I am so sorry to hear what you have been through. you need an x-ray to see what is going ...
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| Muscle Spasms and Calf Pain | 3/31/2009 |
Q: July 3 of 2007 I had a lateral tear of my Achilles tendon, it was misdiagnosed for about 5 months, ...
A: it should not be permanent, you will just have a long recovery, 12months or more of this. the knots ...
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| hip abductor strain | 3/31/2009 |
Q: After running and practicing Taekwondo sidekicks and leg lifts, I woke up the next morning with my ...
A: Buy some ankle weights. Stand and move your hip out to the side, hold 5 seconds, and bring back to ...
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| sciatica | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have sciatica caused by a very tight piriformis muscle. What stretches do you suggest I do to ...
A: yes, it is probably causing your discomfort. you need to strengthen your core muscles in order to ...
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| Left Arm loss of feeling/chronic pain | 3/30/2009 |
Q: In May of 2008, I was exiting a door that had a ramp that was apparently unattached from the ...
A: Rhonda, Nerve injuries are hard to predict. You may develop some sensation back, you could get all ...
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| radial head replacement | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I had a radial head replacement eight months ago and would like to know if i will ever be pain free. ...
A: you will be pain free. that is a pretty intense surgery. you may have some scar tissue formation. ...
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| femur/hip | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I am young (28) but due to crow IV DDH I had a hip replacement. To shorten the femur and restore ...
A: You probably have poor muscle control over your whole hip. your hip capusle is compressed when you ...
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| hip abductor strain | 3/27/2009 |
Q: After running and practicing Taekwondo sidekicks and leg lifts, I woke up the next morning with my ...
A: Alice, I can appreciate your willingness to stay in shape, but your strain will not get better ...
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| random occurences of knee pain | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I injured my knee about five years ago while playing basketball (I came down hard and it felt like ...
A: You may have some ligamentous damage. You should get it checked to make sure. To make it feel ...
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| Illio-psoas release | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I am a massage therapist with a client who had her leg amputated below her knee several months ago. ...
A: I do not want to be rude, but you have no training for rehabilitation including stretching muscles. ...
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| paralabral cyst | 3/24/2009 |
Q: ..I am a 33 yr. old female with left shoulder pain for the past 2 years. It was continuing to get ...
A: PT can work alone as you can have a cyst and it can be inflammed. PT can address that. If you do ...
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| Can Physical Therapist percribe medicine? | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Why can't physical therapist prescribe medicine?
A: In the US, we do not have prescriptive rights. We are taught in school pharmacology, but our ...
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| back pain | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I am a 33 y/o male. I hurt my back and am unsure as to what exactly it is. I fear it may be a ...
A: It does sound like a herniated disc. yes there are things to do. your best bet is to call a PT ...
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| brachialis pain?? | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I just found this website and was reading the question written to Gina by a Coach and it was dated ...
A: It does not sound like brachialis, it sounds more like deltoid, or even rotator cuff tendonosis. ...
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| myofascial pain | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have been suffering from chronic upper/lower jaw and tongue pain for over 5 years. The pain is ...
A: If a chiro offers you credit, leave his office. that is ridiculous. Have you seen an oral ...
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| sports medicine/ exercise science (PT) | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Hey, I'm junior in college and recently I decided that i wanted to pursue a career in sports ...
A: Good question. As a PT, you will start around 55K or so, maybe more or less depending on where you ...
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| bicipital tendonitis | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I just recently have been diagnosed with bicipital tendonitis with weakness in supraspinatus. This ...
A: It is possible to have a tear. with your current treatment, you should have gotten better. if ...
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| shoulder post-op p/t | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I recently had surgery for a torn labrum and my Dr. has sent me to an occupational therapist instead ...
A: I feel like you would benefit from PT more. OTs are not really trained in orthopedics in their ...
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| soreness behind knee after tkr | 3/11/2009 |
Q: after 10 months tkr the doctors feel I my have rsd. With the pretty weather I have been walking and ...
A: Yes, it is normal. how is your strength. you need to make sure you are still doing your exercises. ...
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| broken ankle | 2/20/2009 |
Q: 2 weeks ago tomorrow morning i fell and broke my ankle and fibula. I required surgery and 4 screws ...
A: Austin, typically, it is about 6 weeks of non weight bearing, then 1-2 weeks of partial weight ...
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| SI Joint | 2/17/2009 |
Q: How complicated is the SI joint injection? How effective is it? Can it be done in a dr. office? Do ...
A: Jennifer, Most doctors will want the injection done under floroscopy. That may or may not be in ...
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| knee injury | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I was involved in a car crash, hitting a car that was at right angles to the carriageway head on at ...
A: Yes it is possible. Sometimes it takes one action to set off the reaction. it is possible that you ...
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| Knee pain | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I am a 61 year old male,and ran for 10 years,from late 84 to early 95,15 miles a week.I haven't ...
A: Michael, It could be OA, but, you may need some general lower extremity strengthening first before ...
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| leg strengthening alone? | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I've heard that you need to balance your exercise. I've been using a stretchy band -one end around ...
A: Pat, great question. I feel that even if one leg is better than the other, it is best to work them ...
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| BME- Bone Marrow Trabecular Injury- PT suggestions? | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I fell on my left knee two months ago. Cannot extend or bend the knee; painful to walk, ride bike, ...
A: Nina, This is a little out of my scope of practice. I would go see a orthopedic oncologist and let ...
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| Acute Shin Injury | 2/11/2009 |
Q: Sorry there is a bit of back history to this question..bear with me Whilst on holiday 4 weeks ago, ...
A: Rob, It is normal for you to have swelling, bruising, and tenderness. Gravity is why this happens, ...
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| back pain | 2/10/2009 |
Q: A year ago I pulled a lower back muscle, went to PT for several months, did all my exercises every ...
A: Dia, from what it sounds like, you are a candidate for cortizone. sometimes we need help from ...
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| back pain | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I'm 60 years old over a week ago my back started to hurt in the lower part left side. I went to my ...
A: Yes there is. You really should have your MD send you to PT, they can really help. Unfortunately, ...
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| kienbocks disease on right wrist | 2/8/2009 |
Q: i had an mri done and the results were "kienbock's disease" my dr. shorten the radius bone and put ...
A: Angelica, I am sorry, but this is a question for your surgeon. It sounds like you are progressing ...
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| 9 monyhs after tkr | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I am a 66 year-old female and I had tkr may 9th 2009. Very well known Dr.in Al. He has been with me ...
A: Is your knee red, any sign of infection?? I hope they do some blood work. It could be scar tissue ...
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| hamstrings after knee replacement | 2/6/2009 |
Q: it has been 16 days since my knee replacement. My PT keeps trying to extend my leg straight at zero ...
A: Good question. Extension is very important early on in recovery, but at 16 days, not everyone has ...
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| Chiropractic manipulation | 2/2/2009 |
Q: Do you know if jaw manipulations are permanent? I had two at the chiropractor after having some ...
A: Linda, Are manipulations permanent in that you cannot open your mouth? Or are they permanent that ...
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| exercises for cp lady | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I am needing assurance I have not encouraged a 54 year old lady with spastic diplegic cp to do ...
A: Yes that is bad for her. Spastic diplegia uses those muscles to spasm out. You need to train the ...
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| Cortisone Injection | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I sustained a injury about one year and a half ago. My injury was due to me playing my favorite ...
A: Vanessa, The shots are bad if you get them frequently and close together. A year apart, is fine. ...
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| tore something (labrum?) last night doing the splits | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I'm 47 and have been working out most evenings for 3+ years, including a lot of stretching. ...
A: Acetabular labral tears are not common at all. You also have ligaments of the hip joint that can ...
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| sprained tendon in wrist | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I sprained a tendon in my left wrist about two years ago. I didn't know what was wrong with it, i ...
A: Yes, there are things you can do. I cannot however really tell you how without seeing you. I ...
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| Fractured Proximal phalanx | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I am 16 years old and I fractured my proximal phalanx while playing basketball three days ago (no ...
A: I think that rehab time may be a little excessive too, but I have not seen the x-rays to determine ...
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| chest pain | 12/23/2008 |
Q: i have a 7 and a half year old who plays baseball. he plays tournament ball which means 25 games in ...
A: It sounds like costrochondritis. An irritation to the ligaments and muscles in between the ribs. ...
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| a question about joint pain | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have tennis elbow and frozen shoulder. Every day, I do stretching and light weight lifting ...
A: David When you do the stretching and strengthening exercises, you are stimulating increased blood ...
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| Physical Therapy | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I would greatly appreciate it if you could tell me the difference between a physical therapist and ...
A: Osteopathic is a medical degree, on the same level as MD and can prescribe drugs, and do surgery if ...
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| mechanical assistance for elderly standing up | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Here's the situation: My aunt and uncle live together. She is in good health but he is not. Well, ...
A: chris, There are so many options out there to assist elderly people at home for safety. The best ...
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| fractured ankle | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I fractured my left ankle 3 weeks ago, I have two tiny hair line fractures on the smaller bone on ...
A: Yes you are doing damage. Stop putting weight through it. I can appreciate your desire to not put ...
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| Partial tear of Bicep Distal Tendon | 11/29/2008 |
Q: An MRI Scan yesterday highlighted I have a tear in my left arm bicep distal tendon (longtitudinal ...
A: 1. A partial tear can heal, go to PT. 2. Recovery time can be 4-6 weeks or more. you will gradually ...
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| Patella Cartilage and exercise | 11/28/2008 |
Q: Hey, I am somewhat paranoid about this and I just want to get your opinion on this subject. I ...
A: Recumbent bike and pool running are great!!! sprinting on hard surfaces is rough on anyone, but i ...
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| Muscle weakness almost 4 years status post hip replacement | 11/13/2008 |
Q: Bryan. I am 41 years old and had a left THR in February 2005. I have been doing very well. The ...
A: Becky, If you remember all your exercises from post surgery, do those. Also, straight leg ...
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| nerve damage treatment | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I broke a bone on the outside of my leg above my ankle bone about five weeks ago. When my leg was ...
A: Anytime you have nerve pain, you can use desensitization techniques to improve the function. ...
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| possible shoulder injury | 11/10/2008 |
Q: Hoping you can shed some light on a long-standing injury. In November 2007, I was hit by another ...
A: You need to see a specialist. A physiatrist. He can help to treat you effectively. I am not sure ...
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| therapy for foot drop from L5 radiculopathy | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I am currently avoiding invasive surgery of a very extruded R L4-L5 disc using conservative therapy ...
A: it is possible, if you can move your foot like you say, you don't have complete foot drop. If the ...
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| Post surgery question | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I had surgery four years ago on my right ring finger at the first knuckle to release the tendons ...
A: there are some things to do. but, if the tendon is not there to work properly, then you will never ...
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| pelvis/lower extremity problems | 11/2/2008 |
Q: First off, thanks for taking the time to answer this and other people's questions. Now - my problem. ...
A: Yes, you need PT to develop a good balance back with all the muscles. That is why you did not ...
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| Hip Flexor | 10/29/2008 |
Q: Im a high school tri-varsity athlete who's had knee problems in the past two years that have ...
A: Yes, go see your sports medicine orthopedic surgeon. Until then, heat, stretch, do not "test it ...
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| Broken Femur Bone | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I broke my femur about 8 weeks ago in two places. I had it operated on and a Titanium rod placed ...
A: Different surgeons have different beliefs on PT for this. I have some docs that want the patient ...
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| possible rotator cuff problem | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I have an injury to my right shpulder-diagnosed as bursitis and a slight rotator cuff problem. I was ...
A: I cannot advise you further. I have a hard time telling someone to buy a machine that they have not ...
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| Bennets fracture to thumb | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I fractured my thumb 7 weeks ago .It was a Bennetts fracture which required manipulation in surgery ...
A: It can take 3-6 months or more to fully heal. I would guess that after 3 months, most of the ...
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| Degenerative Disc | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I was diagnosed with cervical degenerative disc disease quite a few years ago.Latley it has been ...
A: Debbie, First you need to stretch out your neck muscles to allow for more movement, then you need ...
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| stiffness of finger after operation | 10/23/2008 |
Q: i have a question, 2 years back i accidentally fracture my index hand.my hand been bended while ...
A: I am having a hard time reading your email. I think that you are experiencing some post operative ...
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| pelvic floor rehabilitation specialization | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I had sustained multiple trauma several years ago being struck as pedestrian by an auto (being hit ...
A: Judy, It makes a difference becasue of experience. Some people will say that they can treat it, ...
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| Low back stiffness | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I have been having chronic low back tension (left buttock, non-radiating, stiff, not really painful, ...
A: Ryan, check out resources for piriformis syndrome and related stretches. I would work on your ...
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| Hip Flexor | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I'm 56, active all my life. I severely strained my hip flexor on a recumbent bike 10 years ago. I ...
A: Sometimes you need a dose of prescription anti inflammatories to get you through. Basic hip flexor ...
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| shoulder dislocation | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I’m 18 years old... I dislocated my shoulder about 8 months ago ... I did physical therapies for ...
A: If you are doing workouts and feel that your shoulder is strong, I cannot see a reason not to. if ...
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| broken arm/nerve damage | 10/13/2008 |
Q: MY ARM WAS BROKEN ABOVE ELBOW DUE TO AUTO ACIDENT. I HAVE NERVE DAMAGE TO HAND, CALLED A DROPPED ...
A: Nerve Damage can resolve within a week to a few months or more. If your MD believes your nerve to ...
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| Peroneal Nerve Damage | 9/21/2008 |
Q: On the nth July I had surgery for a crushed sciatic nerve. It has left my calf muscle, ball of my ...
A: Ask you doctor to refer you to PT. It is hard for me to tell you what to do, without really seeing ...
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| RTS recovery | 9/15/2008 |
Q: My 16yo son was diagnosed with Radial Tunnel Syndrome about 10 days after injuring his arm. When he ...
A: You should go see a PT near you and be evaluated. You need to make sure that the nerve is not being ...
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| broken big toe? | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My 12 year old plays for a fairly high-intensity (read: WACKY) soccer team in southern CA (again: ...
A: She is 12, still growing. The big toe is extremely important, now and will be later on in life. It ...
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| pattellar tendon rupture | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I am three weeks into recovery from tendon to cap reattachment surgery. Can I expect a full recovery ...
A: John, It is very hard to say. I have seen people do great and get back to running and squatting and ...
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| Chest muscle tear or pull | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I am 24 years old work out alot and am in good shape. I lift heavy but only most of the time i do ...
A: You need to let it rest. 2-3 weeks rest, then start with light weights, building more endurance ...
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| Cramping in Sartorius Muscle | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Bryan, as you can see, it is 1:50am and I am up with another cramp in the same muscle in the same ...
A: sorry, i have my questions out of order. If it is truley your sartorius muscle, then you may need ...
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| Pain after tibial nail removal | 9/2/2008 |
Q: My husband had a spiral fracture of his tibia about 5 years ago and had a tibial nail inserted. He ...
A: He could have anything from a stress fracture to shin splints. He needs to stretch the legs ...
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| rehab for fractures | 9/1/2008 |
Q: 7 Weeks ago I tripped and fractured my right patella (non-displaced) and two fingers on my left ...
A: Try to move your fingers. you may need some physical therapy to help get you started. they can ...
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| Torn Medial Gastroc | 8/30/2008 |
Q: 2 weeks ago, I was chasing a cow and stepped in a gopher hole. What kind of physical therapy should ...
A: Robert, You will get stretching and strengthening exercises to decrease the pain and inflammation. ...
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| Nerve damage in elbows | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I'm a 63-year old male, semi retired, a triathlete for 14yrs to 2002. Can't run now due left knee ...
A: Phillip, You have to be mindful of your posture, specifically at your neck and upper thoracic area. ...
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| baseball pitcher post surgery tricep pain | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I am a 20 year old baseball player...I had an orthroscopic bone spur removal last august, (07) and ...
A: Your surgeon will not want to go back in yet. he will tell you to keep working it, slowly, ...
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| Tricep pain | 8/29/2008 |
Q: About two weeks ago I was at the gym and near the end of my workout i started to work my triceps. ...
A: Will, First, you need to loosen up the muscle. try stretching, use some very light, like a soda ...
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| Broken humerus | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I have been out of the hospital for over a month now and I have recieved therapy three days a week. ...
A: You have to keep working on your range of motion. If it will not go, then you may have to have it ...
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| Chronic hip bursitis | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I am a hairdresser with a 3 year chronic hip bursitis condition in both of my hips, the left side ...
A: I do not want to start a chiro discussion, but why are you not "aligned" and what can you do to ...
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| baseball pitcher post surgery tricep pain | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I am a 20 year old baseball player...I had an orthroscopic bone spur removal last august, (07) and ...
A: It could be many things....scar tissue formation, weakness to the surrounding ligaments, ...
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| Chronic hip bursitis | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I am a hairdresser with a 3 year chronic hip bursitis condition in both of my hips, the left side ...
A: Have you tried orthotics? They help to re-align and stabilize the foot which will also help with ...
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| Rehab of broken foot | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I am undergoing PT for a foot fracture and severe ankle sprain. After going through my third session ...
A: Pain in your knee and hip are compensatory pain, completely normal for your condition. Since your ...
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| Extensor strain | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I strained my extensor hallicus longus in my left foot and have been treating it for about 9 days ...
A: Kate, I cannot give you exercises to do without evaluating you first. I am sorry, but without ...
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| physical therapy | 8/25/2008 |
Q: my name is mike. Im a freshman in college and i and majoring in sports and exercise science. With ...
A: Mike, Physical Therapy is a graduate program. You need to get a bachelor's degree, fullfill any ...
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| lower abdomen | 8/23/2008 |
Q: Bryan I am in pretty good shape and only a bit overweight. Problem is my abdomen sticks way out. Its ...
A: Number one, do not listen to your massage therapist. They do not have the training to diagnose nor ...
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| Hip injury | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I was hit by a motor bike going about 35 m/h 5 months ago. The main impact was to my hip. It got a ...
A: Savanna, Sorry to hear about your accident. What doctor did you see? You may need to see an ...
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| Hip Flexor Strain | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I felt some pain in what appears to be my hip flexor while jogging during a soccer practice. I ...
A: Gentle stretching would be good, but if you have strained it, you need to give it time to heal. I am ...
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| Ethical Issue?? | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I've been receiving treatment from a PT for a few months now for foot ...
A: Hanna, Some companies will try to see patients out of network and use their out of network ...
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| Multi(small)fragmented fracture in right elbow | 8/21/2008 |
Q: male age 48 weight 99 kg height 5.7 Diabetic I had accident on 07/04/2008 on road and dislocation ...
A: If your doctor feels that PT is harmful at this point, then he is probably right. I understand you ...
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| right shoulder droop | 8/21/2008 |
Q: In 2002, a muscle "snapped" in my back while doing military presses in circuit weight training. The ...
A: Vicki, I would say that it is not really possible to injury those muscles of the lumbar region based ...
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| Shoulder Inpingement | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Bryan, Thanks for taking my question. I saw my Dr recently and he diagnosed me with shoulder ...
A: I am sorry, I cannot offer any advice for this without seeing you. Impingement can happen for a ...
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| Chronic Rib Pain | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Suggestions for Chronic Rib Pain? While playing basketball about 18 months ago I received a sharp ...
A: Kevin, I think you need to see an orthopedic surgeon. Get a proper diagnosis, then you can treat ...
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| nerve damage C5-C6 disc replacment | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have had problems with my back for yrs. I compressed T5 in a cycling accident 16 yrs ago. 10 yrs ...
A: Adrian, You need to try physical therapy. But only if it is ok with your MD. They can teach you ...
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| Femur Injury | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I had a fall on 30 January 2008 from a height of about a floor and my femur bone was broken from the ...
A: I was always under the impression that following a surgery like that you would be weight-bearing as ...
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| pectoral muscle soreness/strain | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I seem to have strained my pectoral muscle during a recent workout. I am 47 years old, 5'-9, 164 ...
A: Jim, you need to stretch your pec out and use really light weight to work it out. high reps, low ...
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| toe walking | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My 3 1/2 year old daughter has always walked on her toes. Her pedi. referred us to an ortho. for ...
A: Donna, You can be more aggressive, but may need to change PTs as well. Pediatric PTs are more ...
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| tight right calf | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Over the last 6 weeks I have had a weird tightness or heavy feeling in my right calf. It began all ...
A: I think that you should try to get back to your prior level of activity. Start slowly, but work ...
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| Pain in pelvis, scrotum, groin, lower abdomen | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Bryan, Thanks for taking my question. I have had pain in my pelvis area for about 3 weeks now. It ...
A: Rob, You need to see a physical therapist. They will be able to evaluate you and find out exactly ...
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| knee | 8/12/2008 |
Q: My son is a high school athlete. What kind of warm up and stretching do you reccomend before ...
A: Excellent question. Stretches should include good hamstring, quad, and calves. arm stretches ...
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| muscle bulge in shoulder | 8/9/2008 |
Q: A few months ago I was messing around on a high bar, I was hanging by my hands. I felt something ...
A: Doug, you may have some type of partial tear to the anterior deltoid. Muscles heal well, and you ...
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| Wrist Injury | 8/8/2008 |
Q: My 15-year old daughter had a bike accident 3 nights ago. I took her to the ER because her wrist ...
A: Yes, sometimes the area involved will swell and clear xrays cannot be taken. it is worth giving it ...
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| Acute Leg injury & suggestions or something more? | 8/6/2008 |
Q: 9 days ago I was installing some tiles in my home and was working on my knees for a while. Starting ...
A: J, It is hard to say, I would not expect that more than 9 days after the work, you sould have pain. ...
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| Cut Finger | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I tripped and fell into a mirror that had an exposed edge and cut around the base of my ring finger ...
A: NO, this is normal. You may have have suffered some nerve damage and that can take much longer to ...
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| Ankle Pain | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I've been researching on the internet since Saturday hoping to figure out why I'm having ankle pain. ...
A: Kim, I am not sure, without really seeing an x-ray or feeling it. I would reccomend that you see an ...
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| broken toe | 7/31/2008 |
Q: Here's what happened: broke my little toe, went to the doctor and he recommended I wear a post-op ...
A: Nancy, You more than likely just inflammed it. at about 5-6 weeks, bones should heal. You were ...
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| Question for pelvic muscle tension | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I'm a 27 year old male, never had any prior health problems until now. Currently I am experiencing ...
A: William, Muscle relaxers will help, but you may want to speak with your MD about getting on some ...
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| osteitis pubis | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I am a 40yr old male with 2yr hx of left groin pain and previous pubic pain. OP was diagnosed but ...
A: Sean, Core training, trunk stability training, and believe it or not, pelvic floor training. ...
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| Patella fracture | 7/29/2008 |
Q: You were right on! NewMy fracture was at the bottom of the patella/where the patella tendon enters. ...
A: Patricia, It usually takes 4-6 weeks for a fracture to heal. Longer with the patella. In this case, ...
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| ACL rehab | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I am at 19 weeks post ACL surgery (patellar tendon), working with at PT and am not where I need to ...
A: Carter, I am sure you are frustrated. But to answer your questions, no, there is really nothing you ...
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| harden joints! | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I'm ared 23 yrs. of age i got a motor accident last oct. 19,2005 i got comminuted fracture on my ...
A: Ared, You need to consult your orthopedic surgeon, not a PT at this point. Let him decide what ...
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| Rib area pain | 7/24/2008 |
Q: In May, I felt a distinct "pop" in the right side of my back, midway, while exercising. It's still ...
A: I don't think there will be an ASAP, but PT can help to speed up the healing process, teach you ways ...
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| Rib area pain | 7/23/2008 |
Q: In May, I felt a distinct "pop" in the right side of my back, midway, while exercising. It's still ...
A: Becky No, An MRI would not really show the strain. It would show a tear if it was a large tear. ...
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| gluteus medius | 7/19/2008 |
Q: With a diagnosis of gluteus medius tendonitis I have had 8 or so physical ther. treatments ...
A: After a few initial treatments to decrease your pain using modalities as you stated earlier, your PT ...
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| Possible Pinched nerve and pec atrophy | 7/19/2008 |
Q: my upper back on the right side. I had trouble turning my neck as well. Over the next few days ...
A: Kevin, The pectoralis muscle is innervated by several roots from the cervical spine, C7 included. ...
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| Fractured patella | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I fractured my patella on May 24 2008. It appeared to be a knee strain after my knee buckled. My MD ...
A: Patricia, You need to follow what your MD says. He has seen the x-rays, he knows what is going ...
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| Mobilization for lower back pain | 7/12/2008 |
Q: For the last two months I have been visiting a phyiotherapist for treatment for lower back pain. ...
A: Katherine, I am glad to hear you are doing better. To answer your question, yes, sometimes we have ...
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| Shin Trouble | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I’m just querying some pains I’m getting in my shins. Its not pain so much as a numbness. I used to ...
A: Thomas, This does not sound like shin splints, but more of some type of nerve entrapment or ...
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| achilles tendon | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a patient who is 85yrs. His right heel will not touch the ground but his gait is o.k. and he ...
A: Chris, before I answer....how is he your patient? Are you in the medical field? His gait cannot ...
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| Tricep pain! | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I haven't done any weight lifting for about 8 months and 3 days ago i decided to start. I only ...
A: Yes, you be be in a chronic state and have no bruising. Chronic would be no bleeding anymore. ...
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| Tricep pain! | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I haven't done any weight lifting for about 8 months and 3 days ago i decided to start. I only ...
A: You might have torn your triceps. Not completely, but partially. This can last for weeks. ...
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| Boot for 3-year old sprang anckle? | 6/30/2008 |
Q: My little girl sprang her ankle over a week ago, but she's still in pain and limping a lot! our ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about this. You should call your local pediatric orthopedic surgeon. They ...
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| muscle wasting and weakness | 6/30/2008 |
Q: Bryan. I have two separate questions, please. One, - C5 root compression (no injury, but a form of ...
A: Alec, #1. Rotator cuff exercises. do an internet search. Very common to strengthen the supra and ...
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| back pain | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I am a fit 27 year old woman. 5'3, 110 lbs, I eat right, work out, but struggle with chronic back ...
A: Kristy, You may have a small disc buldge in your lumbar spine. Some exercises that can help that ...
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| having a real knee problem | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I'm experiencing a long-term knee pain in both knees. I will try to explain how it began. firstly I ...
A: It sounds like you have some type of chondromalacia patellae, a softening of the underside of your ...
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| how do I fix an raised, anteriorly rotated pelvis? | 6/29/2008 |
Q: After 10 years of seeing different specialists and coming up short, could you provide me with some ...
A: Ann, thank you for the information about you. Keeping in mind this is only advice and without ...
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| Weak quad...help! | 6/27/2008 |
Q: From about a month of overuse (upping running mileage, walking on hills, using stairs, cycling) my ...
A: Ashley, You need to allow your quad to rest. you are not doing that by just not running. Trust ...
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| shoulder problems | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I dislocated my shoulder a few times and i keep hearing i am going to need surgery. i really don't ...
A: Ben, It depends on how lax your shoulder is, but any Rotator Cuff strenghening exercises can be ...
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| hip/back pain | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I have had lower back pain for years which affects my ability to walk and stand comfortably. My ...
A: Matt, You mau have some type of SI joint dysfunction. This can cause low back pain, pain radiating ...
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| Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis | 6/24/2008 |
Q: My son, age eight had surgery 1 1/2 years ago for SCFE. He had a screw place to correct the problem. ...
A: Andrea, Yes there are exercises that can make his hip stronger and allow him to run better. My ...
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| sacro-iliac problems | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I have had S-I joint problems for 9 months, became very bad 6 months ago then in the last 3 months ...
A: Michele, Great question. My opinion of the SI joints for you are that yes, i think the area will ...
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| arm/elbow pain | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I injured my R/arm at work when a 70lb door began to fall and I caught it fully extended. I am ...
A: Brad, You may have partially torn your biceps, or have some tendon and ligament damage at the elbow ...
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| finger laceration | 6/19/2008 |
Q: i cut my index finger arcoss the knuckle and was given 7 stiches a week ago .... would i know if a ...
A: Scott, If a tendon was cut, you would not be able to move your finger properly. If the cut is on ...
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| left great toe | 6/19/2008 |
Q: In september of 2007 I was at work when a fellow employee tore off a sheet of 3/4 in.plywood from ...
A: Mark, Rehab for toes is very difficult. The intrinsic strength of the muscles of the foot are very ...
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| lypolisis injections | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I had lypolisis injections in my inner thighs about 1 month ago. I am a professional dancer so I am ...
A: Yes, you will get your flexibility back, but it will take some time. The injections, regardless of ...
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| boken humerus | 6/18/2008 |
Q: i just got back from emergency room with my 5 year old daughter. She fell off monkey bars and broke ...
A: Robert, If this information is coming from an ER doctor, then I reccommend following up with an ...
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