| Subject | Date Asked |
|
| Displacement of Biceps out of Bicipital Groove | 9/29/2008 |
Q: MRI of my Right shoulder performed without contrast enhancement comes with the following report. My ...
A: If the tendon is in tact and not torn than the likely hood is it will be managd with conservative ...
|
| How long should I wear my brace? | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I shatterted my Patella and lost thirty percent of my bone mass on May 24,2008. I have been in an ...
A: Jessie, when considering the nature and severity of your issue copled with your medical history I ...
|
| Muscle imbalance post knee sx | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I had a lateral and medial menisectomy along with a lateral release and some patellar debribing back ...
A: Honestly I doubt the lateralis isn't firing, it is one of the most active muscles in the body and ...
|
| Leg cramps after a stroke | 9/27/2008 |
Q: Hope you can help. My girlfriend who is 35 years suffered a stroke. After about 3 weeks, she was ...
A: Cramps can be a product of a variety of things, hydration, electrolyte levels, postiioning. Often ...
|
| ankle recovery | 9/26/2008 |
Q: i broke my ankle 6 months ago ,it was a brake of the tib and a dislocation.I was playing soccer and ...
A: Considering the time frame I am not surprised to hear of the re curring swelling and pain, give ...
|
| broken left humerus | 9/24/2008 |
Q: my bone broke into 3 pieces wen i fell over 5 months ago and it still hasn't healed.the docter said ...
A: The hair is not unusual, as for the starightening It is difficult to say, if you are being ...
|
| broken left humerus | 9/23/2008 |
Q: my bone broke into 3 pieces wen i fell over 5 months ago and it still hasn't healed.the docter said ...
A: Honestly, there may be little you can do besides have surgery. If you have been trying to heal for ...
|
| Tendonitus | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I am having physiotheropy for Tendonitus in my elbow and am not happy with the treatment I have ...
A: To be completely frank, you are putting me in a very difficult position as I have never examined ...
|
| Broken toe healed with vertical bend | 9/21/2008 |
Q: Mr. De Bellis, I fractured my fourth toe about four weeks ago. At the time of the fracture, the ...
A: It is difficult for me to disagree with your MD, but if you are very concerned I would suggest a ...
|
| If carrying a heavy backpack on one shoulder messes up your posture, is there a way to fix it? | 9/21/2008 |
Q: Jeff, Right now I'm 26. Throughout junior high and high school, I carried an extremely heavy ...
A: The likelihood fo the backpack casuing the scoliosis is minimal. I would tend to agree with your ...
|
| stretches with some different problems | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I'm 28 and was a runner and still try to remain very active. I was pregnant two months ago and had ...
A: You certainly may be aggrivating your sciatic nerve or the tissues around it with the exercise you ...
|
| Finger | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Tuesday during a football game I broke my middle finger dislocated it and tore a ligament. This ...
A: I would expect you to be required to be immobilized for a few weeks, I can not suggest any exercise, ...
|
| gluteus medius | 9/18/2008 |
Q: after manipulation from a pt developed severe gluteus medius pain and swelling, femur seems to ...
A: Honestly, it is unfair for me to give an answer. I am not familiar with the technigue you are ...
|
| Calf | 9/16/2008 |
Q: Good morning. I am a very active male who regulary competes in triathlons. I have pulled a muscle in ...
A: You may be dealing with a calf strain or a compartment syndrome, which is an irritation of the ...
|
| spinal stenosis | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Dr. De Bellis, I went to the dr. because of pain in my legs. It was quite severe so I became ...
A: My immediate suggestion would be not to be too concerned with what your insurance company is paying, ...
|
| Broken humerus | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I broke my humerus in the middle of the bone. I did it playing baseball as a pitcher. It happened 3 ...
A: Sorry to hear of your injury. depending on your age and overall health you could be immobilzed as ...
|
| inner thigh/knee/hip | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I am a competitive swimmer who specializes in the breaststroke, and have been pretty harsh on my ...
A: If you are a student athlete your high school or college should have an athletic trainer on staff. ...
|
| Partial Distal Bicep Rupture | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I am 51 year old male active in Body-building since the age of 17. Three weeks ago while during ...
A: Mark, It is difficult to surmize whether or not your are a surgical candidate, and frankly that is ...
|
| Foot Injury | 9/11/2008 |
Q: May 17, I received force trauma injury to my right foot as the result of an attack. A 160 lb or so ...
A: The foot is one of the most dynamic and complex orthopedic structures. Lots of bones, nerves, ...
|
| Achey lower back with tender spots | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help. Basically I've got an achey lower back but there's a bit more to it than that. ...
A: I would suggest " Piriformis Stretch", Angry Cat and Camel Stretch, Hamstring Stretch, and Hip ...
|
| Hand/tendon | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I broke my thumb in my joint and also sprained the ligaments this summer playing football. 7.5 weeks ...
A: You most definitley are dealing with either some type of joint instability/ligament rupture, tendon ...
|
| Cut toe tendon | 9/10/2008 |
Q: Broken glass from casserole dish fell and cut my toe a week ago. It started swelling two days ago ...
A: It is difficult to say how conservative your MD will be. We have seen tendon repairs be allowed to ...
|
| Ligament and my Femur Head | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I am just starting on my schools rowing team, in the past I have played soccer at the collegiate ...
A: The possibilies are numerous, however the hip joint is stabilzed by a complex set of ligaments, ...
|
| Achey lower back with tender spots | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help. Basically I've got an achey lower back but there's a bit more to it than that. ...
A: Rob You are handedly describing myo fascial dysfunction in the para spinals and upper gluts. The ...
|
| Cervical spine traction | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I have recently had a right cervical strain with muscle spasms and cervical radiculopathy -- Prior ...
A: It is difficult for me to advise whether or not the treatment be continued. However, I would ...
|
| broken femur | 9/7/2008 |
Q: My husband broke his femur in a dirt bike accident Sunday (August 31st). The Dr. put a rod through ...
A: My guess would parallel yours, we often see patients that suffer traumatic injuries not experience ...
|
| arm | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I had a fall the other day and hurt my arm and now have trouble bending it. at the hospital the ...
A: If you have internet access you could look up the American Borad of Orthopaedic Surgery or Board ...
|
| is it too soon to run | 9/5/2008 |
Q: i have 2 screws holding my medial malleolus together. i had them put in on Aug 4 its now sept 5. i ...
A: Simply put ABSOLUTELY DO NOT RUN! You must allow your MD to re-xray your ankle and be sure it is ...
|
| spinal fracture | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have compression fracture of my L3 vertebrae from a mtn bike accident on 8/9/08. I was released ...
A: Unfortunately I can't give you specific activities to perform, but you may be best served seeking ...
|
| calf atrophy from bronken ankle | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I broke my ankle and had surgery almost 2 weeks ago and my calf muscle is already atrophying and I ...
A: Andrea, unfotunatly you will likely atrophy a great deal, it is not uncommon, especially wth ankle ...
|
| Broken neck Radius | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I broke the neck of my right radius in a fall 2 weeks ago.The pain has subsided and swelling ...
A: Wayne, It sounds like you are dealing with the stiffness and relative discomfort that we standardly ...
|
| RC repair w/ FS and MUA rehab | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Jeff, I fell in Jan, started PT 1X week in Feb, had cortisone shot in April, developed FS in PT, ...
A: Frankly the majority of the surgeons we work with in norrthern NJ and NY will not even consider ...
|
| 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 can't offer you any advice regarding exercise, it would be innappropriate to do so in this case. ...
|
| Femur Fracture | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I was involved in a hit and run about 2 weeks ago, scooter vs car, I was riding the scooter. I ...
A: You need to get back to the office of the surgeon who did your surgery and receive a consult for ...
|
| rotator cuff surgery | 8/17/2008 |
Q: My 16 year old son had surgery to correct a rotator cuff tear in Dec 2006. He is a baseball player, ...
A: Your best bet is to use the tool at the APTA website called find a pt. ...
|
| Achilles Tendon Rupture | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I ruptured my Achilles tendon three weeks ago and had an emergency operation. I have been reading a ...
A: Truth be told there is a great deal of variability in how soon PT can start after an achilles ...
|
| Broken Fibula | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I broke my Fibula at the ankle and it was a clean break and I required no surgery. I had the cast ...
A: Tolerance for weight bearing coulpled with resolution of that stiffness and swelling willt ake some ...
|
| Muscle atrophy associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and it is the most severe in my left knee. Because of having limited ...
A: My immediate advice would be for you to pursue some aquatic exercises. Many cummunity YMCA or JCC ...
|
| Severe Football Injury | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My friend has just received his consultant's report which states in its conclusions that: The left ...
A: Based on the findings of the report you wrote me it appears that the nerve injury may result in some ...
|
| please help me interpret | 8/13/2008 |
Q: This is from the report for an MRI of my knee Tri-compartmental arthritic changes. Although large ...
A: WOW, Quite a few questions at once. I'll try to weed through this. From a clinical ...
|
| please help me interpret | 8/13/2008 |
Q: This is from the report for an MRI of my knee Tri-compartmental arthritic changes. Although large ...
A: In short you are facing the reality of some pretty advanced degenerative changes in your knee and it ...
|
| Shoulder fracture | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Helllo there I'd really appreciate some advice. My partner had a seriouse fracture of the shoulder, ...
A: Get a second opinion on that shoulder and on the neck . The shoulder joint and the arm pit are full ...
|
| ruptured achilles tendon | 8/11/2008 |
Q: Last January (07) , I fully ruptured my left Achilles tendon.Now I am still suffering with pain that ...
A: Brent, The recovery from a major achilles rupture is usually lengthy. I hope youu are stretching ...
|
| edema of hand after broken humerous | 8/11/2008 |
Q: My sister (56 yr old) broke her humerous 2 inches below the ball at an angle, and had surgery to ...
A: The edema is lilely a product of the location of the fracture. The armpit as you mentioned is an ...
|
| Indoor rowing and knees | 8/7/2008 |
Q: Hey, I am looking for lower impact cardio activities. I do a lot of weight lifting and am wanting ...
A: Daniel Thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in response. Pool activity, ...
|
| back spasm | 8/3/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to treat a muscle spasm in the back? My husband picked up the dog 1 week ago ...
A: If this is first episode of posturally induced back pain it will likely improve in 7-10 days with ...
|
| physical therapy | 8/2/2008 |
Q: You answered a question for me last week about my six year old daugter who had a grade 111 ...
A: Definitely encourage her to get in the pool and swim, you hae to use the arm in water and will ahve ...
|
| Sciatic Nerve Damage | 8/1/2008 |
Q: Since I was discharged from the Army in 1966 I periodically have had severe pain in my Sciatic ...
A: Interesting situation! It is certainly possible that a needle through or to the sciatic nerve could ...
|
| botox injections for shoulder spasms | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have had 3 shoulder surgeries. First one was Jan.2007 for right rcr. The second was Sept.2007 - ...
A: Sounds like you have been dealing with comlicated issues, curiosly, has anyone bothered to examine ...
|
| sore finger, swollen knuckles | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I've had a sore first finger for 2 weeks, making it hard to write and open a jar. I've noticed that ...
A: Karen, Sounds like you may be dealing with a little arthritic flare up. Usually advil or alleve or ...
|
| stiff joint 5th metacarpal | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I had a boxer's fracture on my 5th metacarpal e went through a closed reduction surgery 5 weeks ago. ...
A: Carlos, sorry for the delay getting back to you. Sunds to me like you are dealing with normal ...
|
| elbow injury | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Please ignore my previous mail was not pasted properly. "My six year old daughter had a ...
A: MARION, Thank you for the question, I am sorry to hear about this mishap. It is not uncommon for ...
|
| shoulder pain | 7/26/2008 |
Q: A little over a year ago I was playing in a high school lacrosse game and I am not really sure ...
A: Ari, If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your care to date bring it to your doctors ...
|
| 10 yr old son-broken humurous right above the elbow w/pins | 7/26/2008 |
Q: My very active 10 year old son broke his humorous bone right above the elbow and had to have surgery ...
A: Donna, Thank you for your question I am sorry about your sons injury. The ortho's we work with ...
|
| Flying | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I wasn't to sure where to post, but I need this question answered. I have an arm cast for a torn ...
A: the repetition in your line of questioning concerns me a bit, have you dscussed these issues with ...
|
| muscle strain | 7/16/2008 |
Q: The muscle between my shoulder and my neck on my left side has been hurting for weeks now. It's ...
A: Eric, I would agree that your symptoms do correspond with a muscle strain. However, other common ...
|
| TFCC tear | 7/15/2008 |
Q: What is the average recovery time after arthroscopic debridemant for a TFCC tear? I cannot tolerate ...
A: Ruth, It would seem to me that not choosing to have the scope would lead to further wear and tear, ...
|
| torn pec (chronic) | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I tore my pect about 10 years ago while barefoot water skiing in Florida. I initially saw some ...
A: Steve, Thanks for the question. The pec is a huge component and mover of the shoulder girdle. If ...
|
| TFCC tear | 7/15/2008 |
Q: What is the average recovery time after arthroscopic debridemant for a TFCC tear? I cannot tolerate ...
A: Ruth, Every orthopod has a different time table. We see peole in our office as early as 5 to 7 ...
|
| back surgery | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I am experiencing a foot drop due to back pain. I had back surgery because of a herniated disk in ...
A: I am sorry but I am unable to recommend exercise through this page. As for your symptoms we often ...
|
| elbow/triceps injury | 7/13/2008 |
Q: About 2 months ago I felt a pop in the area between the elbow and upper triceps area . Doctor said ...
A: Marshall, a spur can definitely lead to some muscle weakness, but if you feel your symptoms and ...
|
| 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 commonly use a fair amount of upper body contact when mobilizing a patients spine, ...
|
| Knee Pops (noise) | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Hey, I have a question as to what could be causing my knee to make a popping noise when I go ...
A: Daniel, Thank you for the question, I apologize for the delay in response. There are a vast number ...
|
| neck | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Will Physical Therapy help a bulging disk on C-4 which I have had a cervical fushing on C5-6 C6-7. ...
A: Renei, Thank you for the question I am sorry for the delay in response but I have been devoid of ...
|
| knee discomfort | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I am 26 years old and I played tennis and performed in marching band during high school. After ...
A: Your complaints resemble something called PLICA Syndrome. You can give it a thorough search on the ...
|
| 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 are dealing with a chronic bursitis or tendinosis of your patellar tendon or your ...
|
| humorous fracture | 6/29/2008 |
Q: My 4 year old son, Jacob, fractured his humorous on Memorial day this year. Jacob had just gotten a ...
A: We commonly see very young children recover without any rehab intervention after an injury like your ...
|
| anteriorly rotated pelvis, ITBS | 6/28/2008 |
Q: After 10 years of seeing different specialists, could you provide me with some feedback as to my ...
A: If the psoas is in fact th eissue, you may want to research a geographically available PT through ...
|
| fractured patella | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I read the question posted by Jackie. I have virtually the same story. I know that it takes a long ...
A: If you are full weight bearing without restrictions and your gait is normal, pain free and ...
|
| Weak quad...help!! | 6/27/2008 |
Q: From about a month of overuse (upping running mileage, walking on hills, using stairs, cycling) my ...
A: Closed chain strengthening by doing squats, lunges, step downs combined with good core stability ...
|
| injured chest muscle | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I was skateboarding and fell hard. when I fell I caught myself with both hands. Then my left arm ...
A: It sounds like you may have sprained one of the ligaments that attaches your ribs to your sternum!.. ...
|
| Post-op stiffness | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I broke my humerus is several places, broke my ulna, and damaged the radial nerve. I am 5 weeks out ...
A: J Physiological reasons for stiffness after trauma and surgery and immobilization are multiple. ...
|
| quadricep strain | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I have since seen a physical therapist and undergone about 4 weeks of physical therapy. I was ...
A: Dylan, Thanls for the question. It is not unusual for muscle injuries to remain sore or painful ...
|
| Ankle Fracture | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could please help me with the following... A touch over 3 weeks ago I ...
A: Benjamin, Your doctor has likely chosen the more conservative form of treatment d/t the nature or ...
|
| Broken left humerous (mid-shaft) | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I broke my humerous in the middle 7 weeks ago. At the hospital yesterday the doctor said it was ...
A: Your symptoms sound completely normal for the time frame of immobilization. I would do the ...
|
| Flying | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I wasn't to sure where to post, but I need this question answered. I have an arm cast for a torn ...
A: I have seen TFCC problems go both ways. A good orthopod will know based on CT scan or MRI if the ...
|
| Knee Rehab Program After Lateral Release | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I had lateral releases performed on my left knee about 2 months ago (that surgery also included ...
A: Rees, Our knee rehab programs are very comprehesive and include the entire lower body and core. We ...
|
| Broken Humorous Collar Bone & Wrist | 6/9/2008 |
Q: her humorous is broken just below the top and the pain had settled down to a bearable level after ...
A: Julia, Variable symptoms after such trauma are not unusual. Juvenile bone can heal much faster ...
|
| violinist with fractured humerus | 6/8/2008 |
Q: and thank you for your time. Mid April of this year, I fell. Result was: proximal humerus fracture, ...
A: Robin, What I can tell you is that your injury is one I have seen often take a very long period of ...
|
| Sciatic Pain after trauma? | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I recently sustained trauma from a horse riding accident. My L1 and L3 vertebrae sustained a ...
A: Symptoms of pain away from the site of injury in the spine are not uncommon. The vertebrae are ...
|
| hi | 6/6/2008 |
Q: i a happy to come across your site.my wrist got dislocated 14 years ago.i could not get prpper ...
A: I apologize, but I am not an orthopedic suurgeon. I would suggest you have your wrist assessed by a ...
|
| Flying | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I wasn't to sure where to post, but I need this question answered. I have an arm cast for a torn ...
A: Sara, Thanks for the question. Definitely a unique situation. I am not sure whether the pressure ...
|
| broken humours | 6/2/2008 |
Q: ..i broke my left humours on the24/5/2008.. i am 22years old..i have been given the option of havin ...
A: Joel, The general risks of surgery are based on your health and how you would react to anesthesia. ...
|
| FRONT THIGH PAIN | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I have always been active in walking, light weights, lunges,squats etc. Back in Jan of 2007 I had ...
A: Rose, I personally know little about prolo, however I have heard some good things about it through ...
|
| Calf Injury from Sprints | 5/15/2008 |
Q: My name is Ryan and I am a 24 year old in good condition but have always seemed to be a little ...
A: very sorry for the delay in respionse. All of the above are appropriate activites. I would also ...
|
| Bone Bruise? | 5/14/2008 |
Q: About two weeks ago I was drilling through some galvanized pipe when the drill got hung and spun ...
A: Sara Thank you for the question. Your symptoms sound like a bone bruise which is very common with ...
|
| Knee patella | 5/12/2008 |
Q: About three months ago i was playing baseball and i took a line drive to the knee and had a straight ...
A: AJ, It sounds like you are very lucky, the one thing most people struggle with after that long of ...
|
| BROKEN/FRACTURED FINGER | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Im 26 years old healthy professional,and do weight lifting as a passionate hobby,but unfortunately ...
A: Sam, hard to say if that finger would heal completely without siurgical intervention. There are ...
|
| Shin Splints/Shoulder Impingement | 5/1/2008 |
Q: How are you? Thanks for helping out on this site :) I've had shin splints for the last 10 years ...
A: Aly, Thanks for the question. Impingement, if you are rehabing and finding little long term ...
|
| Broken right humerus | 4/30/2008 |
Q: My 8 year old son broke his humerus just above the elbow about 5 weeks ago. He had surgery to place ...
A: Sabrina, we definitely do suggest rehabilitation for children your sons age. 5 weeks is not a long ...
|
| Calcaneal Fracture | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I fractured my calcaneus and had an ORIF. I am in walking boot. When can I start having a PT ...
A: Erin, Thank you for the question, I apologize for being so brief, but how soon you can start moving ...
|
| meniscal surgery | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I had surgery to cut a 20% tear in my meniscus 3 weeks ago. I have been performing the leg exercises ...
A: Joe, Thank you for the question. My guess is you will see a progressive increase in toolerance for ...
|
| broken scaphoid bone | 4/23/2008 |
Q: i broke my scaphiod in april and about 6 weeks later the cast was removed but i still have pain is ...
A: Corey, Your symptoms could certainly be a product of your immobilization period. If they persist ...
|
| toe injury | 4/21/2008 |
Q: My name is Geltta and i am 47yrs old. Approximately 2yrs ago, i was involved in a car accident where ...
A: Gelta, Thank you for the question, Unfortunately I have never heard of a combination between ...
|
| ULNAR NERVE | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I AM 17 YEARS OLD. MALE. MY RIGHT ELBOW CLICKS AT AROUND 90 DEGREES. IT BEEN SAID THAT MY ULNAR ...
A: RJ, You may very well be correct, however there is no way to guess without seeking a medical ...
|
| clicking hip | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I've just started doing pilates and I have noticed that whenever I lift my leg up it clicks. It ...
A: Liz, there are a variety of reasons for the hips to click which range from benignreasons to very ...
|
| Supercondylar fracture | 4/15/2008 |
Q: My 9 year old daughter has a supercondylar fracture with a closed reduction and three pins placed. ...
A: Sandy, Thanks for the follow up, sometimes for the first few weeks after trauma, and casting the ...
|
| shoulder | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I had surgery on 3/7/08 to repair a labral tear and he took out the bursa sack and had to do some ...
A: Wendi, voice your concerns to your physician immediately, you may be being a bit to aggressive and ...
|
| Broken Humorous Rehabilitation | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I broke my left humorous on 02/01/08(complete break). I have just started weight training again, is ...
A: Wow, kind of a strange circumstance. Adult bone typically heals completely in 6-8 weeks unless so ...
|
| Tennis calf | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with Tennis calf--left calf gave out during a tennis game--thought someone hit ...
A: Paul, the symptoms you are describing sound very much like a deep muscle tear of the calf or one of ...
|
| Perthes Disease | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My 8 year old daughter is a competitive gymnast diagnosed this week with perthes disease. She ...
A: Cheryl, Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear about your daughter. I am not surprised to ...
|
| Healing after scaphoid fracture | 4/7/2008 |
Q: On Dec. 19th 2007 I had fractured my scaphoid bone, what had happened was I was delivering kegs of ...
A: The scaphoid fracture is a tough one. They take a long time to heal. Fractures of the carpal bones ...
|
| Broken Ulna PT | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I had a radial break in my ulna in my right arm. It has mostly healed and I am using it for most ...
A: Jon, Thanks for the question, sorry for the late response! The numbness is likely in ...
|
| Rehabilitating a broken toe | 4/3/2008 |
Q: not very serious break) and it's starting to feel much better. I can almost walk on it normally but ...
A: Sara Thank you for the question, I apologize for the delay in response. You must strictly follow ...
|
| broken ring finger b/w inter and distal phalangeal jts | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I broke/fractured my ring finger b/w the inter and distal-phalangeal joint on my non-dominant hand ...
A: Chris, If insurance is not an issue seek an orthopaedic consult immediately. The hand is very ...
|
| career questions | 4/1/2008 |
Q: What made you choose this career? What are your favorite things about the job? What things you ...
A: Sidney, Was always a science and math guy, tore ligaments in my knee and had rehab, liked it and ...
|
| Thigh Strain | 3/26/2008 |
Q: 2 weeks ago my daughter (who is 15) was practicing pole vaulting and when planting her left foot ...
A: Tiffany, Thank you for the question, I apologize for the delay in response. #1 absolutely do not do ...
|
| wrist popping | 3/19/2008 |
Q: about 5 years ago I broke both bones in my wrist. Ever one in a while it will pop when I move it. ...
A: Abbie, Your original complaint is pAR for the course. Often times after injuries of the wrist ...
|
| hip flexor? | 3/19/2008 |
Q: .I am a 15 year old girl and very active. For almost the past year now I have had on and off severe ...
A: Without examining you I couldn't cofirm the labrum injury, and quite frankly if you are to have one ...
|
| Hip Flexor Pain | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I'm an active 25 year old female. I've been having constant pain on my left side where my hip and ...
A: Casey, I would tend to agree that your complaints sound like a hip flexor or oblique abdominal ...
|
| Torn Pectoral | 3/16/2008 |
Q: In the summer of 2006 I was bench pressing to see what my maximum lift would be. I did 340 lbs. ...
A: I usually work on rtaotro cuff and scapular strength with my patients first. Then I progress from ...
|
| strained v. torn pectoral muscle | 3/13/2008 |
Q: What's the diffference in symptoms between having a strained pectoral muscle versus a torn pectoral ...
A: Richard, I am so sorry for the mix up, I thought I answered your question already! Torn PEc, ...
|
| is a torn rotator cuff urgent? | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I think I have torn my supraspanatus. I called a shoulder clinic in my city and explained my ...
A: Michael, You are most likely to benefit from the rest, ice the shoulderfor 15 minutes on the hour, ...
|
| Herniated Disk | 3/11/2008 |
Q: My daughter, age 18, is a college swimmer. She got a herniated disk lifting weights during practice ...
A: Jeff It is hard to say what type of residual issues your daughter will have. She is young enough ...
|
| Treatment for grade III ankle sprain | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I have what is considered a grade III ankle sprain of my right ankle. The ligaments on both sides ...
A: You are doing exactly what you should be. You will likely be safe to start weight shifts and calf ...
|
| Treatment for grade III ankle sprain | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I have what is considered a grade III ankle sprain of my right ankle. The ligaments on both sides ...
A: Terry, Weight bearing tolerance is based on stability of the ankle and pain tolerance. Ususally ...
|
| Elbow Pain while throwing a baseball | 3/8/2008 |
Q: Jeffrey, My son is a 16 year baseball player. For the past couple of years he has complained of pain ...
A: It is certainly possible that mechanics are the cause, especially if your son began throwing change ...
|
| rehabilitation | 2/6/2008 |
Q: My mother is 86 years old but in a good health. She got fracture humerus 5 weeks ago but without ...
A: Sorry for the mix up, I answer a lot of questions and must have mis read. More importantly, I do ...
|
| Broken Femur | 2/5/2008 |
Q: My names jacob and i had a accident which involved the breaking of my femur (mid-shaft). Im a ...
A: Juvenle bone that is cleanly broken can heal completely in 6-8 weeks, the problem after that is the ...
|
| question about "frozen shoulder" | 2/5/2008 |
Q: Two years ago I was treated for 3 months for frozen shoulder; left shoulder, i.e. a LOT of serious ...
A: Frozen Shoulder or "Adhesive Capsulitis" is a very confusing diagnosis. Your PT was partially ...
|
| shoulder | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I was involved in a car accident and before the impact i braced myself and held the wheel tight. I ...
A: Zaf, Thank you for the question. I am sorry to hear of your accident. You very well may have ...
|
| Avulsion Fracture | 1/31/2008 |
Q: My 11 daughter was recently diagnosed with an avulsion fracture in her L4 spine. The injury accured ...
A: Gymnasts, especially those involved during developmental years are always at risk. Usually a ...
|
| Little Finger Rehab | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I injured the 3rd joint of my left hand little finger. The x-rays said it was only a micro-fracture ...
A: Manuael, The potential for return of full movement and normal appearance of your finger depends on ...
|
| Anterior ankle pain | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I am a physical therapy student and am very frustrated that I cannot figure out what is wrong with ...
A: Wow, tough one! Has he had any trauma, recent or old, sport related etc. As you are aware the ...
|
| Paper topic | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I just started going back to school to get into physical therapy. While my knowledge of the ...
A: A huge topic in the profession is "ownership" of physical therapy practices. Is it ok for doctors, ...
|
| rehabilitation | 1/24/2008 |
Q: My mother is 86 years old but in a good health. She got fracture humerus 5 weeks ago but without ...
A: More than likely the fracture was stable and in an opprotune spot for healing, otherwise it would ...
|
| my back | 1/23/2008 |
Q: 2 ½ years ago, I was working out at the gym and long story short, the cartilage at the tip of my ...
A: Kristy, I would seriously suggest you look into very low level core stability training, like super ...
|
| Benefit of Physical Therapy | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I am researching the benefits of physical therapy for my senior paper. I would like to know your ...
A: Amy, The best place to learn about the profession, its benefits etc is to visit the website of our ...
|
| Possible chest injury | 1/20/2008 |
Q: Dr Jeffrey, thank you for your time. Yesterday afternoon, I was working out at the gym. I was doing ...
A: Mathew, thanks for the question, sorry for the delay in answering! There are a variety of causes ...
|
| daily activities after partial hip replacement | 1/16/2008 |
Q: How can I do daily activities that require bending more than 90 degree angle, such as clip toenails ...
A: More often than not therapists will teach patients the "golf style" pickup or bending whre you would ...
|
| ACL size | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Jeffrey, thanks for your service in Afghanistan! I was playing "full contact" basketball, and ...
A: The length of the tear is more than likely along the longitudinal axis of the ligament. Partial ...
|
| Range of Motion (ROM) Problem | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I had arthroscopic surgery on my left knee around three and a half month ago. My Anterior Cruciate ...
A: Jan, thank you for your question, I apologize for the delay, I was quite sure I answered you last ...
|
| Chest pain | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I have what I hope is a chest injury. It is in my left pectoral region. It hurts more when I bend my ...
A: Lee, Thanks for the question. It is certainly possible that you strained your pec or any number of ...
|
| Torn pectoral/bicep? | 1/15/2008 |
Q: Yesterday (14/1/08) I was working out at the gym and was taking it easy. Bench pressing 44lbs to ...
A: Christian, It is difficult to surmize exactly what you did, but honestly you have likely severely ...
|
| Possible Tendor Injury | 12/11/2007 |
Q: During a physical altercation I hit someone with all my might,after the hit my arm popped straight ...
A: Robyn, Thanks for the guestion. Sorry for the delay in response! It sounds like you may have ...
|
| PIP joint finger dislocation | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I fell about 3 weeks ago and dislocated the PIP joint of my L middle finger. I reset it myself right ...
A: Research "Five Position Tendon Glide" exercises on the internet also continue with active bending ...
|
| Neck/Base of Skull Pain | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I am a 24 year old healthy male. I have been working out 5 times a week (one muscle a day) for 2 ...
A: Sorry for the confusion. An articulation is a joint, in this case the joining of the base of your ...
|
| Neck/Base of Skull Pain | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I am a 24 year old healthy male. I have been working out 5 times a week (one muscle a day) for 2 ...
A: There are a vairty of orthopaedic issues that can lead to exertionally induced neck pain. It is ...
|
| sprained toe rehab` | 11/27/2007 |
Q: My orthopedist said I had sprained the toe next to my little toe when I stepped out of bed one ...
A: Sandy, Thank you for the question I am very sorry for the delay in response. Sprained toes are ...
|
| Gracilis Muscle Cramp | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I've found that most muscle cramps can be worked out by massage and slow gentle hyperextention. ...
A: My first suggestion be that you make sure you are properky hydrated, also try and reduce your ...
|
| Distal bicep rupture & working out | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I ruptured my left distal biceps tendon in February 07 then went and had surgery on it may 07, i had ...
A: I would suggest you type in Therband External Rotation, Theraband Internal Rotation, Theraband ...
|
| Neck Pain, Headaches, etc | 11/18/2007 |
Q: In early May I saw a chiropractor who began treatments with a HOT pack on the entire back for 8 to ...
A: Pat, I would suggest you discuss it with your primary care physician or your general MD. Voice ...
|
| Ibuprofen | 11/16/2007 |
Q: Im 6 weeks post op from a complete major pectoral tendon tear from the bone. I also have mild ...
A: German. Your pec tear should eventually stop being sore. The potential does exist that your pec may ...
|
| Distal bicep rupture & working out | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I ruptured my left distal biceps tendon in February 07 then went and had surgery on it may 07, i had ...
A: Casey, Thank youf ro the question, I apologize for the delay in response. There is a pretty strict ...
|
| One week S/P fractured patella surgery | 10/25/2007 |
Q: My husband fell on his left knee and broke his patella horizontally with displacement. He had ...
A: Laura Thank you for the question? The principle concerns after any fracture are stabilizing the ...
|
| post lumbar discectomy rehab | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I'm about 5 weeks post lumbar discectomy. Can you advise on what type of exercises to strengthen my ...
A: To put it plainly, I can't give you specifics as to what to do. However, I can suggest you look ...
|
| post lumbar discectomy rehab | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I'm about 5 weeks post lumbar discectomy. Can you advise on what type of exercises to strengthen my ...
A: Are you going to therapy under the supervison of a Licensed Pt or is your MD expecting you to do it ...
|
| frozen shoulder | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I went for physical therapy for frozen shoulder. The doctor said it was caused by protein covering ...
A: David, Frozen shoulder is a very mis understood issue. We do know that the process of the shoulder ...
|
| post lumbar discectomy rehab | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I'm about 5 weeks post lumbar discectomy. Can you advise on what type of exercises to strengthen my ...
A: Brian, Thank you for the question, I apologize for the delay in responding. It would be unethical ...
|
| Transverse patella fracture | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Friday, October 5, my husband fractured his patella (right leg). He did not fall on the knee cap, ...
A: Suzanne, Thank you for the question, I am very sorry for the delay in answering....cp problems this ...
|
| Pt for foot and ankle fractures | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I to and an "all experts" expert but in the auto repair section. Here is my question. Back in June I ...
A: todd, Thanks for the question, unfortunatley injuries that involve a long bout of immobilization ...
|
| lower back | 10/13/2007 |
Q: Are you ou a serviceman in Afghanistan? Let me shake your hand. I play 'old timers' hockey here in ...
A: Barry, i am not a serviceman. Look into trunk rotation stretching, hip roattion strengthening, ...
|
| pectoral strain | 10/12/2007 |
Q: Recently I started lifting weights after a 8 month lapse. I knew I shouldn't start off heavy so I ...
A: Jeff, Swelling, especially in a well oxygenated muscle like the pec is always a clinical concern. ...
|
| finger pain | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I used to play rubgy. over a few week period many years ago i repeatedly sprained the little finger ...
A: Jack, You likely irritated some of the tight connective tissue tendons or ligaments in your finger. ...
|
| Rehab Time - Proximal Phalanx Fracture | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I apologize in advance for the length of this message. My 16 year old son suffered a proximal ...
A: Trisha, i am sorry to hear about your son, You are correct in assuming the shorter time table for ...
|
| spine / hip allignment | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Jeffrey, i am a sportsman and visit the chiropractor regularly (once a month) to align my spine and ...
A: Evan, Thanks for the question. I am a Board Certified Physical Tehrapist, and know very little of ...
|
| knee pain | 9/30/2007 |
Q: it doesn't always hurt in the same area. at school i notice it hurts in the back of the knee going ...
A: Barbora, It sounds to me that you are developing some hamstring tendonitis. three of the four ...
|
| Torn pec / numbness in hand | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I'm waiting on an MRI but i have a major pectoral tear from what the ortho told me. However, is it ...
A: German, There are a variety of things that cause hand stiffness, especially when a muscle tear is ...
|
| right arm numbness, shoulder muscle tightness | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I currently am working at an ice cream shop on the weekends only and have been experiencing very ...
A: It is very possible you are suffering an inflammatory response to an acute repetitive use injury. ...
|
| Achilles Heel | 9/24/2007 |
Q: Could you please help me? I've never had a problem with my Achilles Heel before but have been ...
A: Lisa, It sounds like you may have a case of achilles tendonitis or plantar fascitis. #1 do not get ...
|
| Broken Humerus right arm | 9/23/2007 |
Q: On August 11th I feel off a 4-wheeler and broke my humerus mid shaft on my right arm. Now its 6 ...
A: Stephanie, Get a second opinion from a Board Certified Orthopaedic surgeon soon. Six weeks is too ...
|
| back muscle | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I believe I weakened my right upper back by yanking really hard on a 172 cc pull start motor and ...
A: Mathew, I am unable to confirm your diagnosis over the internet as it would be unethical. I would ...
|
| elbow pain | 9/21/2007 |
Q: For the past week or so, I have been experiencing right elbow pain. The painful area is right next ...
A: jill, Thanks for the inquiry! It sounds to me like you really know your anatomy! The fact that ...
|
| chronic thoracic spine and rib pain | 9/21/2007 |
Q: Last november I fell off my bike and the handdle bars speared me in the lower right ribs, below the ...
A: Jack, I am unfamiliar with "slipping rib" but it is apparent you have some definitive rib/sternum, ...
|
| Calf Circulation | 9/19/2007 |
Q: My 18 yr. old daughter had a car accident in May 07. She had broken pelvic bones & 2 screws in her ...
A: Maria, thank you for your question, I am sorry to hear about your daughter. I am sure you are ...
|
| Groin Pull or Hip Flexor Injury? | 9/19/2007 |
Q: The other day in football i was running and all of a sudden i felt something tighten, it was at the ...
A: Matt, Thank you for your question. It sounds like a deep quad strain, which may include your hip ...
|
| hip flexor injury | 9/15/2007 |
Q: i hurt my hip flexor in a soccer game about a week ago and need to know the fastest way possible to ...
A: Joe, rest, ICE, anti inflammatories, gentle warm up, progessive stretching, moderate pain free ...
|
| physical therapy | 9/13/2007 |
Q: My son is a toe walker, we have tried the day walking braces (afo or afc I can't remeber what they ...
A: Katharine, Thank you for the question, and I apologize for the delay in responding. I am ...
|
| What should i do about my arm injury? | 9/8/2007 |
Q: About 2 years ago i injured my shoulder pretty badly working out. It took about 3 weeks for the ...
A: Nate, It is not clear whether the pain you are experiencing is purely elbow or shoulder related? ...
|
| Distal bicep tendon rupture | 8/29/2007 |
Q: Ok I'm 19 years old and i ruptured my left distal biceps tendon and had to have surgery (totally ...
A: Casey, Thank you fro the question, I apologize for the delay. I have seen a variety of Bicep ...
|
| Husband broke Femur | 8/28/2007 |
Q: My husband broke his femur 5/26/07. It was not open. He had surgery and a rod was put in from his ...
A: OK, so it seems like the current DR is on track. You also have every right to be frustrated, but ...
|
| PT to help with muscle disuse | 8/28/2007 |
Q: My husband had cervical fusion on levels C5-C7 a year ago. This surgery solved the original severe ...
A: Lorrie, Thank you for the question, I apologize for the delay,I messed up the posting of my ...
|
| knee cap pain going upstairs | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I have a sharp knee cap pain that is not present when walking but occurs going upstairs for example. ...
A: Knee cap pain that is specifically induced with stair climbing is an early sign of tendinitis. Ice ...
|
| Husband broke Femur | 8/22/2007 |
Q: My husband broke his femur 5/26/07. It was not open. He had surgery and a rod was put in from his ...
A: The I would expect that he would be working at some modified duty. More importantly is the ...
|
| concern | 8/21/2007 |
Q: i just found out i have thinning cartilage in my ankle and the way i found it out is last year i was ...
A: My first suggestion would be to get back on track with a re-exam from a bord certified foot and ...
|
| humerus break | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I am a 59 year old female eho broke the ball of the humerus in 4 places. I have been in plastic cast ...
A: The best way to determine that is through an MRI. But, the cuff and muscles of your shoulder will ...
|
| broken finger | 8/21/2007 |
Q: Four weeks ago I was walking my dog when he saw a squirrel and took off. Unfortunately, his leash ...
A: Kathy, You must see a doctor, Traction injuries of the finger can do more than fracture bone, they ...
|
| concern | 8/21/2007 |
Q: i just found out i have thinning cartilage in my ankle and the way i found it out is last year i was ...
A: It is unclear why you have not acquired full function back in your ankle. Have you been rehabing ...
|
| walking with a cane | 8/19/2007 |
Q: How do you properly walk using a cane? The injury was a broken femur, and a rod has been inserted ...
A: You are correct. You would either advance the cane first and step to it with your injured leg, or ...
|
| humerus break | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I am a 59 year old female eho broke the ball of the humerus in 4 places. I have been in plastic cast ...
A: Liz, You pose many great questions. Unfortunately I am unable to answer most of them. Your doctor ...
|
| PT and OT | 8/15/2007 |
Q: What is the difference between physical therapy and occupation therapy? One needs a master's to do ...
A: PT and OT vary in the application and more often the parts of the body they address. Currently the ...
|
| broken humerus/when can I start running again | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I broke my humerus 6 weeks ago. I have been wearing a plastic brace on my upper arm. I went to the ...
A: Cassie, You will likely not be permitted to run until at least 10 weeks after the accident. Adult ...
|
| getting back to normal after lateral release and lateral menisectomy | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I had surgery on May 7, 2007 for a lateral release and lateral menisectomy (I am female and 53 - I ...
A: In reviewing your question I would suggest that you are pretty well on track. When we see post op ...
|
| getting back to normal after lateral release and lateral menisectomy | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I had surgery on May 7, 2007 for a lateral release and lateral menisectomy (I am female and 53 - I ...
A: Laura, I am in receipt of your feedback. If you would be kind enough to answer the questions I ...
|
| Knee trouble from squats, and recovery | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I had some trouble about 8 or 9 months back when I hurt the right side of my right knee seemingly by ...
A: Mike, Thanks for the question, Your form can play havoc on muscle soreness and joint pain. I ...
|
| hand muscle | 8/2/2007 |
Q: both my hands hurt when i grip something especially a knife for a long time. its between the thumb ...
A: David, Thank you fo rhte question I apologize for the delay You may have some form of trigger ...
|
| Reoccuring shoulder dislocation | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I dislocated my shoulder about a year and a half ago from a weird fall, and since then, it has ...
A: Ellen, Get to a Board Certified Ortho that specializes in shoulder management before you do ...
|
| foot/ankle | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I broke the cuboid and tore a few ligaments when I rolled my foot over and ended up with full weight ...
A: Pam, Thanks for the question, I apologize for the delay. Cuboid fractures are tough and take a ...
|
| vertigo/ dizziness/C2-inflammation | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I have noticed that when I exercise, specifically, treadmill, elliptical, swimming, aerobics, belly ...
A: Dorothy, Thank you for your question, I apologizefor the delay in responding. The C2 articulation ...
|
| cervical traction units | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I was prescribed a cervical traction unit by a neurologist for back and neck pain. I have been ...
A: James, The position of your head during traction is what determines the effectiveness. Other ...
|
| Little finger on right hand | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I recently lost the finger tips on my little finger and the nest finger to it on my right hand just ...
A: David, You may have lost the tendon that flexes that part of your finger with the accident, or it ...
|
| cervical traction units | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I was prescribed a cervical traction unit by a neurologist for back and neck pain. I have been ...
A: James, The concept of traction is "negative pressure" creating the ability for the disc to migrate ...
|
| unstable Shoulder | 6/29/2007 |
Q: My shoulder is rather unstable. If i move my arms in certain directions my shoulder clicks. If i do ...
A: Both are good if done properly. Rotator cuff work with the band is good d/t the constant resistance ...
|
| Excercise and fractures | 6/27/2007 |
Q: 1 week ago I injured my ankle running. I was on uneven ground and kicked my medial maleolus bone ...
A: Laura, At six weeks after a fracture you should be allowed to ride the bike, this of course depends ...
|
| Chest/side pain from golf | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I overdid it when I started playing golf recently. I started feeling pain to the side of my upper ...
A: Kelly, There are multiple potential causes for your symptoms. My suggestion would be to get ...
|
| Arch pain | 6/24/2007 |
Q: My 18 year old daughter plays basketball. She has flat arches. She also tapes her ankles or wears ...
A: John, Your daughter may be suffering from a pre-cursor of shin splints or what we call exercise ...
|
| broken lateral tib fib | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I was hit by a car in aprl and had 2 plates and screws and bone graph put in leg right below the ...
A: Elizabeth, Again, inflammation can certainly be the cause. Remeber the muscles, tendons, bone, ...
|
| strained left pectoral muscle | 6/13/2007 |
Q: about one week ago i severely stained my left pectoral. i went to the doc and he said to take ...
A: Mike, If you strictly strained your muscle than pain should be your guide. Strained muscle hurts ...
|
| broken lateral tib fib | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I was hit by a car in aprl and had 2 plates and screws and bone graph put in leg right below the ...
A: Elizabeth, There are a variety of causes for the typ eof pain you are experiencing. Some times ...
|
| Left Hip pain | 6/13/2007 |
Q: Last year my husband and i moved into our new house. I was climbing over boxes and baby gates until ...
A: Laura, there are a variety of orthopedic cause for the type of hip pain you are describing. Seek ...
|
| Fx humereus | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I broke my left humereus 2 and a half weeks ago. What exercises should I be doing and how often. ...
A: The exercise the doctor prescribed is called a pendulum. It should be performed for 2-3 minutes, ...
|
| torn pectoral muscle | 6/11/2007 |
Q: yesterday (sunday)i tore my outer pectoral muscle doing butterflies... not sure how bad yet, ...
A: Bob, sorry to hear about your injury. If you are doing everything they told you in the ER a few ...
|
| Fx humereus | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I broke my left humereus 2 and a half weeks ago. What exercises should I be doing and how often. ...
A: Cheryl, Sorry to hear about your arm. If you broke your humerus 2 and 1/2 weeks ago ou should ...
|
| fractured toe not healing | 6/8/2007 |
Q: on March 18 I broke my toe--I was wearing shoes (one inch heels) and the door was shut firmly in my ...
A: jill, Thanks for the question, sorry to hear about your toe! Most often pinkie toe fractures, ...
|
| physical therapy after lateral release/mensiscus tear | 6/5/2007 |
Q: so I had surgery 2 months ago after i fell running track at school and tore my meniscus. at this ...
A: Nicole, Time and age are on your side, keep an open raporte with your doctor and PT and start ...
|
| knee | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I am an OT dealing with a dear friend who has cracked her knee cap in 4 pieces with some ...
A: She should do nothing until she sees the doctor post-operatively. Your friends recovery will likely ...
|
| Rehab for Muscle Atrophy in kids | 5/30/2007 |
Q: My son is 3yrs 8months. He walks with a gate on right foot. After diagnostic tests EMG / MRI etc, ...
A: Tu Tu The history is definitley complicated. The lag in gait functioncould certainly be addressed ...
|
| Elbow dislocation: risk of re-injury? | 5/29/2007 |
Q: My 10-year old daughter is a level 5 competitive gymnast who suffered an uncomplicated dislocation ...
A: Robert, Your daughter is very lucky. Her rehabilitation should be successful and she will not ...
|
| Finger Injury | 5/27/2007 |
Q: Last year (April 22) I fractured my right ring finger in 6 places. I had surgery by a hand surgeon ...
A: Mike it is hard to say whether or not your finger is completely healed and those changes are ...
|
| Rehab for Muscle Atrophy in kids | 5/24/2007 |
Q: My son is 3yrs 8months. He walks with a gate on right foot. After diagnostic tests EMG / MRI etc, ...
A: Tutu, my expertise does not involve pediatrics, however, the cause of your sons atrophy will likely ...
|
| Expectations of rate of healing for 5 y.o. elbow fracture | 5/22/2007 |
Q: My daughter fell and broke her elbow (Supracondylar humerous) and had a closed reduction (with 2 ...
A: Ann, Fractures of the humerus outside of the joint capsule typically do really well and restore ...
|
| PT FOR CARPAL TUNNEL | 5/16/2007 |
Q: TWO YEARS AGO I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL IN BOTH HANDS, AND I WANTED TO KNOW IF PHYSICAL ...
A: Mark, Thank you for your question. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed ...
|
| inured ankle | 5/15/2007 |
Q: my ankle has been swollen and sometimes slightly bruised for about a month now. i landed on it off a ...
A: Ben, My first suggestion would be that you seek an orthopedic screening to be sure there are no ...
|
| Regaining finger movement after bite and surgery | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I was bitten my a cat on both my hands and arms. The worst bites were on the joints of my index ...
A: Katherine, I apologize for the delay in answering. I have little advice to offer other than to ...
|
| Swelling 4 months after toe injury | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I jammed my little toe into a chair leg over 4 months ago, resulting in severe pain, bruising, and ...
A: For starters, It would be unethical for me to offer you specific advice assoictaed with your ...
|
| pulled calf muscle? | 4/25/2007 |
Q: during my dance class yesterday I suddenly felt tightness on my left calf muscle and then it moved ...
A: Theresa, It sounds like you are suffering from some cramping and muscle strain. Be sure to warm up ...
|
| 14 year old diagnosed with biceps tendinitis | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I am looking for some rehab advice for my son. He has been diagnosed with biceps tendinitis. The Dr. ...
A: Bob, Your son could benefit from some supervised PT to teach both you and him how to strengthen ...
|
| Drop foot & neuropathy | 4/18/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 14. She was born with shingles. Her left foot is 2 sizes smaller than the other and ...
A: Tracy, Thank you for your question, I am sorry to hear about your daughter. My immediate ...
|
| shoulder pain | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I have been having a pain in my left shoulder blade for almost a year now. I used to climb and I ...
A: Carla, Thank you for your question. There are multiple musculoskeletal causes for the symptoms you ...
|
| fractured femur rehab | 4/16/2007 |
Q: 49, caught his cross-country ski on a root on a downhill slope, fractured his femur in a dozen ...
A: Carol, Thank you for your question, I am sorry to hear about your husband. 1) Setbacks do occur ...
|
| Torn Plantaris in Left Calf | 4/15/2007 |
Q: .. I'm a 51yo male. I was skiing 4 weeks ago, fell and tore my plantaris muscle in left calf. An ...
A: Michael, My best advice would be to seek a second opinion from a local sports medicine doctor, ...
|
| Pain in Groin | 4/15/2007 |
Q: As I turned after been served in shop a baby was on the floor in order to avoid the baby I pulled up ...
A: Patricia, You may have easily strained a groin muscle or sprained ligaments that keep your groin ...
|
| Torn Pec Muscel | 4/10/2007 |
Q: .. a few months ago i tore my pectoral muscle while benching. I took time off went to the chiro and ...
A: Reece, My beter judgemnt suggests that you see an orthopedist and get examined. Second to which ...
|
| elbow rehab | 4/10/2007 |
Q: my 12 yr old daughter dislocated and fractured her right elbow (medial epicondyle) 2/24/07. The ...
A: Stacie, Simply put, you need to stay the course with exactly what your doing. Considering the ...
|
| old knee injury | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I just found my question to you back in 2003 after I fractured my knee. I appreciated your feedback ...
A: Stacy, We use activities like squats lunges etc when rehabing people several weeks after fractures, ...
|
| calf tear | 4/8/2007 |
Q: i recently tore a calf muscle ie.tennis leg symptoms.iced and wrapped for about 4-5 days. able to ...
A: Rico, Thank you for the question. My first concern would be to make absilutely sure your self ...
|
| treadmill vs eliptical | 4/7/2007 |
Q: about 10-12 yrs ago I had a total knee replacement on my right leg. It is doing well but am ...
A: Kevin, YThanks for the question. My generic answer would be treadmill walking. Without knowing ...
|
| spine trouble | 4/5/2007 |
Q: Jeffrey, Have had a problem with lower back now for 6 days...2 days ago had a physio come and do ...
A: MArg, My bets advice would be to get your back screened by your MD. As for your course of care to ...
|
| Foot Drop | 4/3/2007 |
Q: My 19 year old son has foot drop in both feet. He was in an motorcycle accident 6 months ago. Broke ...
A: Penny, The rate of healing after any kind of nerve damage depend completely on the nature and ...
|
| broken femur | 3/29/2007 |
Q: In November I had surgery as a result of a broken femur and had a rod inserted in the leg. I did ...
A: Rodney, Thank you for your question. I would definitely suggest you get your doctors ear and ...
|
| muscle spasms in hand | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I keep having these muscle spasms in my hand and last two fingers. This has been going on (almost ...
A: Jennifer, Thanks for the question, sorry for the delay.The last two fingers of your hand are ...
|
| shoulder MRI | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I had an MRI done on my right shoulder. I have had pain here since I fell on it onto concrete four ...
A: Kara, Thank you for your question, I am truly sorry for the dealy. In simplest terms one of the ...
|
| The Pinky TOE | 3/23/2007 |
Q: Is it true that if you lost your pinky toe it'd be hard to walk?
A: Sally, Thank you for your question, I am truly sorry for the delay in responding. All your toes ...
|
| Cervical subluxation | 2/23/2007 |
Q: Good morning, I visited a chiropractor for the first time yesterday in regards to some neck and ...
A: Andrea, Unfortunately providing any form of advice regarding services rendered within a different ...
|
| ankle injury | 2/20/2007 |
Q: all i am asking is what are signs besides swellen b/c my doctor i was seeing for the cysts did not ...
A: Swelling and pain combined with decreased range of motion are signs that inflammation or increased ...
|
| foot ligament | 2/20/2007 |
Q: After an ankle injury from rolling right foot dismounting from beam, reinjured ligament with a ...
A: I apologize for the delay in response. aNKLE INJURIES FROM BAD LANDINGS ARE OFTEN A PRODUCT OF ...
|
| shoulder seperation | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I was snow boarding 5 days ago fell on my shoulder and received a 3rd degree separation...I do not ...
A: Mark, If you have a true grade three seperation wth ligamentous compromise (which should have been ...
|
| wrist pain | 2/13/2007 |
Q: How is wrist tendonitis commonly treated? Is extracorporeal shock wave therapy a good treatment ...
A: John, Treatment of wrist tendonitis varies with its severity and chronicity. Commonly rest, ...
|
| BROKEN FEMUR | 2/9/2007 |
Q: My question was how long will it take approximately for my leg to heal and I hope it heals, ...
A: Mary, Broken bones in adults can heal anywhere between 7 and 12 weeks. This of course depends on ...
|
| Shoulder Impingement | 2/7/2007 |
Q: I have some questions for you if you don't mind Jeffrey. 1. Stats 34 year old male Athletic build ...
A: Posture is a huge factor that can affect or prolong healing of a true shoulder ...
|
| wrist pain | 2/2/2007 |
Q: De Bellis, I have had wrist tendonitis since childhood which creates a lot of discomfort for me as ...
A: John, Thanks for your question. Eccentric loading has become more commonly used to effectively ...
|
| Arch support - Good idea? | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I've been getting a slight ache in my knee from playing tennis. From reading around on the net, I ...
A: Rob, Arch supports can be helpful, as long as they are not throwing you more out of alignement. I ...
|
| Controversial PT issues | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I am a senior at Temple University and will attend PT school in the fall but as a senior I have to ...
A: Lauren, Thanks for the inquiry. There are lots of controversial issues in PT from direct access to ...
|
| Shoulder pain! | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I am a violinist, and after playing for 12 years I have experienced an onslaught of pain in my ...
A: Kara, Thanks for the question. Rhomboids and traps can be hit with low rows and mid height rows, ...
|
| Don't have enough cartilage | 1/30/2007 |
Q: Three years ago I was injured from knee overuse by running too much without warming up. And just ...
A: Degenerative joint disease responds best to intermittent loading like walking and light weight ...
|
| muscle/nerve recovering post surgery | 1/29/2007 |
Q: I recently had a disketomy with a fusion at C5/C6 and C6/C7. Muscle atrophy in my right tricep and ...
A: Todd, Thank you for your inquiry. I can not provide you with an honest answer. Unfortunately, ia ...
|
| Foot | 1/24/2007 |
Q: i crushed the left arch in my foot last july. i'm finally able to hobble a bit and the swelling has ...
A: Miya, it would be innaprropriate for me to offer or prescribe exercise over the internet. PT is ...
|
| physical rehab duration | 12/20/2006 |
Q: my fiance was in a serious car accident and broke his femur in 5 places -- he's got a bunch of rods ...
A: Chris, I am sorry to hear about your fiance. It is difficult to offer any kind of time frame or ...
|
| hip area | 12/11/2006 |
Q: sm now a 39 year old male. i have quite a complicated back problems complete with a disc bulge at ...
A: It sounds like you have a very complicated situation under wraps. The techniques you are describing ...
|
| inner thigh | 12/9/2006 |
Q: I'm a 25 yr old male and I used to stretch all the time and get pretty close to doing the splits and ...
A: John, It sounds like you have some form of ilio-pubic dysfucnction. Lok into osteitis pubis or ...
|
| pathology and physical therapy | 12/2/2006 |
Q: Jeffrey. I'm a first year student in physical therapy and trying to write a paper for our medical ...
A: Tammy, Thank you for your questions. The first step toward understanding the nature of a patients ...
|
| is exercise good or bad | 12/1/2006 |
Q: "I know that exercising is always recommended and everything, but I've read that carpal tunnel ...
A: Jeff, Thanks for your question. However I see little correaltion between the two. Carpal tunnel ...
|
| Recovery | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I was in a car accident in July and my left arch was crushed. They pinned it back together and I'm ...
A: Miya, Thank you for your question, I am sorry to hear about your accident. There is no doubt that ...
|
| fractured femur | 11/29/2006 |
Q: My 85 year old Mother fell on ice last Dec.05 and fractured her femur. She had surgery, a rod and ...
A: Joan, Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear about your mothers misfortune. My immediate ...
|
| shoulder injury | 11/27/2006 |
Q: While doing military presses something snapped on the inside of my right scapula up toward the top ...
A: Vic, Thanks for the question. On a hunch, given the little info you have supplied, and outside any ...
|
| Shoulder, Hip, Wrist PAIN | 11/25/2006 |
Q: What's wrong? Should I see a doctor? (I don't have money or insurance) I'm 20 and lately have had ...
A: Cristina, Thank you for the question. Despite the money issue, I suggest you seek some type of ...
|
| 3 fractures of femur - PT suggestion | 11/11/2006 |
Q: My father (age 64, healthy, non-smoker/non-drinker) while at work, fell abt 8 ft down, broke femur ...
A: Ann, Thank you for your question. It sounds like your father is getting back on track. We ...
|
| Toe Sprain | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I sprained my big toe 3 weeks ago. After a weekend of icing and a couple days of rest I returned to ...
A: Alex, If you are not comfortable with the porgress you are making independently, seek an orthopedic ...
|
| Recovery | 11/10/2006 |
Q: My brother was hit by a semi truck. His immediate injuries are 1 broken femur (left thigh) 1 broken ...
A: Tammy, I am sorry to hear about your brother. Obviously the medical community will lace his ...
|
| Exercises to strenghten the shoulder | 11/10/2006 |
Q: My question is regarding possible shoulder exercises i could do to strengthen it. I'm a rock ...
A: Pierre, Here is my best suggestion. Go get screened by your operative doctor to make sure you ...
|
| Unilateral numbness | 11/9/2006 |
Q: Since April of this year I have had numbness (altered sensations as though Novocaine had almost worn ...
A: Geri, It is possible that you may be suffering from a variety of orthopedic or posture related ...
|
| Hip Flexor Trouble | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I've been dealing with a hip flexor problem for over six months. I've been skating for 6 years and ...
A: Joseph My suggestion would be to seek the advice of a PT with OCS credentials (Orthopedic Clinical ...
|
| ocd of the knee | 11/8/2006 |
Q: Im 34yr old female and have been diagnosed with ocd.Sub chondral defect.I was in terrible pain when ...
A: Susan Thanks for the question. OCD is a trcicky diganosis. The benefit and potential positve ...
|
| chest injury/complications | 11/8/2006 |
Q: while climbing a tree i fell on to a wooden stump about 12" in diameter. i got x-rays and they found ...
A: John. Thanks for your question. At times we have seen brachial plexus injuries from direct blows ...
|
| dangers of physical therapy | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I'm doing a paper on the dangers and drawbacks of physical therapy. Any leads?
A: Liz, Thank you for your question. I can tell you that there indications and contraindications for ...
|
| Sore Ribs | 11/6/2006 |
Q: Last Thursday I had to come home from work with a wheezy/persistent cough and flu like symptoms. My ...
A: Eva, Thank you for your inquiry. Strained ribs from exuberant coughing typically self resolve with ...
|
| bad ankle sprain | 11/6/2006 |
Q: to whom every reads this, hi i am Colin i severely sprained my ankle playing hockey and i chipped ...
A: Colin, If you are sure of your diagnosis, your ankle likely needs treatment by an orthopedist or ...
|
| vet PT | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I am currently an undergraduate student studying physical therapy as my major, and i am very ...
A: Stacey, Thanks for the inquiry. I beleive the majority of specialization education in vetrinary PT ...
|
| Opinion of babies using exersaucers? | 10/20/2006 |
Q: We are having a discussion about our babies using exersaucers and one of the women said this: "My ...
A: Danielle, My area of practice specialty is orthopaedics. But I am a father of two and have heard ...
|
| Fractured Patella | 10/19/2006 |
Q: My question is this. On August 9 I had a fall at work landing me on my left knee. I was diagnosed ...
A: Jackie, I am truly sorry for the delay in response. I thank you for your question. ...
|
| tendonitis | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I am a dog groomer and I was just diagnosed with tendonitis in both wrists the pain gois down to my ...
A: Alyssa, Thank you for your inquiry. It sounds like your RNP has given you some sound advice. I ...
|
| Fractured patella | 10/8/2006 |
Q: On the 28th August 06, I fractured my right knee cap (patella) in eleven places. My local hospitial ...
A: Mike, Thanks for the inquiry. It sounds like you are right on track. Keep performing the ...
|
| Selective Nerve Root Injection Alternatives | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I'm currently in the midst of PT for a pinched nerve in my cervical spine (MRI shows a herniated ...
A: Liz, Thanks so much for your question. I am sorry to hear about your situation. Your apprehension ...
|
| whiplash | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I was in a car accident on Dec. 24, 2005. I was initially treated for neck and back pain by having ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your accident. My principle suggestion would be that you follow up with ...
|
| Bursitis | 9/25/2006 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with Bursitis in my right hip. The pain with travel through out my intire leg. ...
A: Victoria, Thank you for your question. Unfortuantely, pain is a big issue with bursitis. You are ...
|
| Sore Ribs | 9/19/2006 |
Q: Hello, my name is Dave and I've been having this problem with the left side of my rib cage now ...
A: Dave, Thanks for the question, Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Your symptoms sound ...
|
| hip flexor | 9/14/2006 |
Q: My hip flexor will not go away! Ever since my sophomore year in high school during soccer season i ...
A: Ben, Thank you for your inquiry. I apologize for the delay in responding. I am sorry to hear ...
|
| Rehab. vs. Surgery for Ruptured Hamstrings | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I've been diagnosed w/ completely ruptured hamstring muscles ( torn from the hip bone - all three ...
A: Jerome, Thank you fo ryour question, I apologize for the delay in responding. I have rehabed some ...
|
| muscle atrophy | 9/13/2006 |
Q: after 5 yrs and two back surgeries S1 L5 disk to relieve pain scar tissue is pressing sciatic nerve ...
A: Sondra, I thank you for your question, and I apologize fo rthe delay in responding. I have heard ...
|
| Muscle Atropy and Cervical Surgery | 9/11/2006 |
Q: Five weeks ago I had double disketomy and fusion of C5/C6 and C6/C7. My symptoms prior were pain ...
A: Todd, Thanks fo rth equestion, i am sorry to hear about your situation. The post op healing ...
|
| Therapy suggestions for child's healed greenstick fracture to femur | 9/9/2006 |
Q: My 5 year old son suffered a greenstick fracture to his left femur bone. He used an immoblizer brace ...
A: Adrianne, Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear about your child. There are two sides ...
|
| achilles tendonitis | 8/26/2006 |
Q: I wanted to know if prolotherapy would work for me. I've suffered with achilles tendonitis for over ...
A: Ali, I have to admit I know very little about prolotherpay other than wat I have read on the ...
|
| fracture femur with internal rod | 8/24/2006 |
Q: I hope this question is not too long and that some of it falls within your area of expertise. My ...
A: Lydia, Thank you for your inquiry. I am very sorry to hear sbout your situation. Weightbearing is ...
|
| Shoulder injury | 8/23/2006 |
Q: Sure appreciate your help here. For years, i have been actively working out at a local gym, doing ...
A: Alan, Thank you fo ryour inquiry. Your shoulder symptoms could be the warning signs of a variety ...
|
| Hernias | 8/22/2006 |
Q: I have had two inguinal hernias in the past year, and I just recently ruptured one of the repairs, ...
A: George, I am sorry to hear about your issue. Unfortunately, it is not an uncommon occurrence in ...
|
| bicep tendonitus | 8/18/2006 |
Q: I have had this chronic problem since 1990. The condition always flares back up if I do any ...
A: Roy, Thank you for the inquiry. I am not sure if you are asking a question or making a statement. ...
|
| therapy for broken humerus | 8/17/2006 |
Q: I broke my humerus near my sholder. It has been six months and I still don't have a good range of ...
A: I am sorry to hear about our break. An upper humerus fracture can be quite painful and take nearly ...
|
| calf injury | 8/17/2006 |
Q: One week ago today, I was body surfing, trying to get in front of a wave, resisting its pull, when ...
A: Joe, Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear about your injury. Your description of your ...
|
| muscle dysfunction and soreness | 8/15/2006 |
Q: While training your client you notice that she routinely complains persistent right shoulder pain ...
A: Iness Thank you for your question. I am a true beleiver in symmetry and mechanical balance of the ...
|
| neck injury | 8/14/2006 |
Q: An MRI last week showed two regions with bulging disc's. My family practice doctor ordered the MRI ...
A: Laura, Thank you for your inquiry and I am sorry to hear about your situation. If you are really ...
|
| 1-glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate(?) 2- overuse or misuse of knees | 8/13/2006 |
Q: Jeffrey, I'm 25 years old. I had knee injury two, three years ago (overuse). My Xray and MRI scan ...
A: Tim, I personally do not have a great deal of expertise in the area of supplementation. However I ...
|
| humorus break | 8/12/2006 |
Q: I broke my humorus midshaft three weeks ago. I recieved my brace and now it hurts like the beginning ...
A: Teresa, Bone fractures are typically quite uncomfortable. My first instinct would be to pick up ...
|
| Torn biceps | 8/12/2006 |
Q: Re my husband - 67 years old. Had two torn rotator cuff operations on one shoulder - the second ...
A: Marie, Thank you for your question, I do apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I am ...
|
| Achillies tendonitus | 8/9/2006 |
Q: I am a mobile obese woman in my mid 30's, I stay active, I am experiencing severe pain at times ...
A: Tammi, Thank you for the inquiry, and I truly apologize for the delay in response. It sounds like ...
|
| clicking ribs | 8/2/2006 |
Q: What does it mean when the ribs click? Both of my 10th ribs click whenever I laugh, breath deeply, ...
A: Kristy, Thank you for your inquiry. Ribs are mobile, and articulate with your spinal column. ...
|
| femur fracture | 7/28/2006 |
Q: My 67 year old diabetic dad was in a motorcycle accident two weeks ago. He is generally fit, not ...
A: Ann, Thank you for your inquiry. I am sorry to hear about your father. Fractures associated with ...
|
| Sore ribs | 7/26/2006 |
Q: About a week ago I took a nasty fall down the stairs. My ribs seemed to be healing but I coughed and ...
A: Troy, Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear about your accident. I am concerned that ...
|
| lower leg injury | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I had an incident a week ago where I stepped backwards and felt a popping sensation accompanied by ...
A: Donna, Thank you for the inquiry. I am sorry to hear about your injury. There is no doubt that it ...
|
| torn latt dorsi muscle | 7/23/2006 |
Q: Approximately 2 weeks ago I slip in the bathtub. I was fortunate that I did not actually fall but ...
A: Theresa, Thank you ffor your inquiry. I am by no means sure of your diagnosis based on th einfo ...
|
| achillies tendon rehab | 7/21/2006 |
Q: She was injuried in a car crash and broke her heal bone off and severed her achillies tendon, they ...
A: Jason, Thank you for the inquiry, I am sorry to hear about your friends situation. Weight ...
|
| spread of inflammation | 7/20/2006 |
Q: About 6 months ago I fell off my mountainbike, landing on my R) hip and sustaining grazed skin over ...
A: Ron, Thanks for th equestion, I apologize for the delay, I had server problems for three days. ...
|
| lumbar | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I have degenerative disc disease with narrowing of the spinal canal in my lumbar area. Narrowing ...
A: Debbie, Thank you for your inquiry. I am sorry to here about your condidition. Lumbar disorders ...
|
| knee injury | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: I'm 19 years old and have already had two ACL replacements and meniscus repairs in |
