| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| lower back stress fracture | 11/22/2009 | Carson N Boddicker |
Q: My 14 year old son has a lower back stress fracture? He has little to no pain and it does not limit ...
A: Tim, I assume he's been diagnosed with spondylosis. The incidence of such a pathology is ...
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| knee discomfort | 11/21/2009 | Carson N Boddicker |
Q: I am a 45 year old woman and 125lbs. I have been a runner for 4-5 years now. I have never had knee ...
A: While it's difficult to tell you exactly what's going on without an evaluation, I can assure you ...
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| lower back stress fracture | 11/21/2009 | Carson N Boddicker |
Q: My 14 year old son has a lower back stress fracture? He has little to no pain and it does not limit ...
A: Tim, That is a raging debate in the world of sports and orthopaedic physical therapy at this point. ...
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| Toe pain | 11/21/2009 | Carson N Boddicker |
Q: I am 61,and am doing power walking on doctor's orders.Lately,I have had problems with a ...
A: Michael, While it is difficult to say without a thorough evaluation, this pain pattern seems to be ...
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| Ankle Injury Question | 11/20/2009 | Carson N Boddicker |
Q: My son broke his ankle last Oct and resprained the ankle this Oct. He was in a boot from the ...
A: Jana, With a disruption of the ligament, there is little doubt that a bone may have shifted. That ...
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| Ankle Injury Question | 11/19/2009 | Carson N Boddicker |
Q: My son broke his ankle last Oct and resprained the ankle this Oct. He was in a boot from the ...
A: Jana, Theoretically the boot will help protect the ankle by serving as an artificial from of ...
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| ACL Partial Tear Late Stage Rehab | 11/19/2009 | Carson N Boddicker |
Q: I twisted my knee while playing and after having an MRI,the result was "Acl is partially torn near ...
A: Sam, 1. Sure, you can do the exercise with a sandbag, but it is still a "leg extension." It won't ...
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| Injury to my Lat Muscles | 11/19/2009 | Carson N Boddicker |
Q: I was doing deadlifting at the gym when i felt like the tie-in muscle between the back and the ...
A: Roy, Without evaluating you, I cannot say with absolute certainty, however, it seems that the lats ...
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| ACL Partial Tear Late Stage Rehab | 11/18/2009 | Carson N Boddicker |
Q: I twisted my knee while playing and after having an MRI,the result was "Acl is partially torn near ...
A: Sam, Your condition seems to be a common one in the late stages of rehabilitation. All too often ...
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| Calf tingling and muscle spasms | 10/12/2009 | Dr. John H. Park, DC, CSCS |
Q: I am a thirty year old female who is in good health. Twelve weeks ago I hurt my back running on the ...
A: The symptoms you are describing are likely the result of the L5/S1 disc that has bulged or herniated ...
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| Low Back Pain | 10/10/2009 | Dr. John H. Park, DC, CSCS |
Q: "Finding: Five lumbar vertebral bodies are presumed with the last formed disk being referred to as ...
A: You have bones in your spine that take on the characteristics of several different bones - these are ...
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| Knee pain | 9/4/2009 | Bryan Ruchin, PT, DPT, MSPT |
Q: I am a resident of India ,18 years old, male. I have been doing weight training for about a year. ...
A: you either have some tendonitis, or possibly an ACL issue. stay away from full leg extensions and ...
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| Wrist Ligament Tear | 9/3/2009 | Bryan Ruchin, PT, DPT, MSPT |
Q: I am a 21 year old college softball player. Last winter I tore my schapholunate ligament while ...
A: Ashley, I think you need to seek the assistance of a board certified sports medicine specialist. ...
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| Quad | 9/2/2009 | Bryan Ruchin, PT, DPT, MSPT |
Q: i was playing slow pitch softball, and was running to 2nd base when i rounded, i felt a snap in my ...
A: rice is good. 2-3 days after injury, start gentle stretching. GEntle, no pain, just gentle ...
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| Tibia stress fractures | 9/1/2009 | Bryan Ruchin, PT, DPT, MSPT |
Q: I'm in the marine corps, my questions is when I was in boot camp I ended up getting injured in ...
A: I am not sure of your options to get out of the marines. i do not know the rules. however, you ...
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| no pain until 3 weeks AFTER a fall? | 8/31/2009 | Bryan Ruchin, PT, DPT, MSPT |
Q: I am a 55 year old female. I have never been into sports and don't have any experience with the kind ...
A: I suggest you get an x-ray. Go see your doctor. it could be a stress fracture, it could be a chip ...
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| Chronic Shin Splints | 8/30/2009 | Bryan Ruchin, PT, DPT, MSPT |
Q: I'm 22 and have been running since I was 16 (and wearing orthotics since) and have had shin splints ...
A: you are doing everything right. you do need to stretch some. it could be connected to scar tissue ...
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| Shoulder Pain | 8/28/2009 | Bryan Ruchin, PT, DPT, MSPT |
Q: I'm a 34 year old right handed male. I've been playing baseball and softball for almost 28 years. ...
A: Haywood, 1) the duration suggest otherwise than a strain. 2) I would say labrum vs. cuff tear ...
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| Plantar Fibromatosis? | 8/27/2009 | Bryan Ruchin, PT, DPT, MSPT |
Q: Bryan, I am a former 20-year runner that developed bilateral pain in the mid region of my foot ...
A: I think you are asking the right things. it could be fibromatosis. there are always people that do ...
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| Back pain caused by accutane? | 8/26/2009 | Bryan Ruchin, PT, DPT, MSPT |
Q: I have been experiencing lower back pain for the past six months. I had been exercising regularly ...
A: Duncan, I would try to get in to see an orthopedist. specifically, a spine specialist. they ...
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| Acromioclavicular joint injury | 7/28/2009 | Bryan Ruchin, PT, DPT, MSPT |
Q: How effective are cortisone injections in the acromioclavicular joint? I have been suffering from a ...
A: Very effective in most cases. Sometimes, the amount of inflammation at the AC joint can get so much ...
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| ankle bruise | 7/27/2009 | Bryan Ruchin, PT, DPT, MSPT |
Q: i have an high left ankle sprain 2 months ago and a subsequent left ankle sprain on the inside ...
A: you may need some antiinflammatory meds, check with your doctor before you just take something ...
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| rib fx | 7/21/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: I was going to ask an orthopedist this question but they are all on vacation. If you can't answer ...
A: Kristie, In my professional opinion, a rib fracture that old should have healed by now. However, ...
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| strained or torn bicep | 7/18/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: hello i was wondering if i have a strained or torn bicep and how long it will take to heal i hurt it ...
A: Bryan, Thanks for your question. I would love to help but you have not provided me with any ...
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| Ankle bone bruise | 7/17/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: I twisted my ankle in late April, and after a long time, three x-rays and an MRI they decided I had ...
A: Rebecca, It sounds like you've done everything needed to treat this. And, my guess is you're ...
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| painful muscle? | 7/16/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: I'm not sure really how to describe my problem, but is there a muscle or tendon or band of some sort ...
A: Liz, The one thing you have done correctly was seek therapy. Those individuals were able to be ...
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| Herniated Cervical Disc | 7/13/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: A week ago, I was diagnosed with a C5 and 6 herniated cervical dis with an extrusion .3cm - .9cm. I ...
A: Twan, You're not going to find the best person, you just need to find the right one. I would go ...
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| injury | 7/11/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: wondering if you may know what injury I have. My back left hip muscles are sore, and have been for ...
A: Heather, Thanks for your question. Unfortunately it's hard for me to say what's going on because ...
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| Bicep & Pectoral Muscle | 7/10/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: I am a Taekwondo artist, and about a week ago, I started training intensely for my next tournament ...
A: (I love how you refer to yourself as an "artist" rather than "athlete!") Here is a link to give you ...
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| foot/toe injury | 7/9/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: i am a high school volleyball player and i think i may have injured my toe/ foot. in practice last ...
A: Lauren, Thanks for your question1 You described your situation well - thanks! But the area in ...
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| Hurt foot during sport | 7/8/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: Around 2 months ago I was playing netball and I think I rolled my foot off someone elses. It really ...
A: I am assuming that the pain is still on the INSIDE. There is a bone called the navicular (also ...
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| Groin Rehab | 7/7/2009 | Dr. John H. Park, DC, CSCS |
Q: I'm trying to rehab a groin pull. according to what i've read it's a grade 3. I pulled it roping ...
A: If you are correct and it is indeed a grade 3 strain, there is complete rupture in the muscle and no ...
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| knee pain | 7/6/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: I injured my knee in high school. I twisted while doing gymnastics. My parents let me cripple ...
A: Well, there are several things it could be. But given you hurt it so long ago, chances are it ...
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| severe pain and swelling | 7/4/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: I screwed something up. I took a class at the gym that was basically like boot. Jumping jacks, ...
A: Wow! Sounds like boot camp! I got to give it to you though, you're a champ for trying! It would ...
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| twisted ankle | 7/2/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: I stepped in a hole about 4 days ago and my ankle twisted. My ankle hurt for a little while, but ...
A: No it really doesn't help much but THANKS! The posterior talofib gets damaged when the tibia and ...
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| Heel Pain | 7/1/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: My son is 14 and plays alot of sports every once in awhile he'll complain of his heel hurting and ...
A: Kristie, Thanks for the question. Probably not a growth plate issue. And based on the location, ...
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| twisted ankle | 6/30/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: I stepped in a hole about 4 days ago and my ankle twisted. My ankle hurt for a little while, but ...
A: Jennifer, Thanks for the question. There is a ligament in the back of the ankle - around where the ...
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| Elbow and arm issues | 6/29/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: I am a 33 year old man that plays competitive softball. This year, whenever I throw for any period ...
A: There are three biceps muscles (it's called biceps as there are only two heads...hence the "bi.") ...
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| knee pain | 6/25/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: I was stretching my quads with a stretch I had seen in yoga. I was kneeling down, sitting on my ...
A: Kelli, Thanks a bunch! This really helps! I think you have what is known as a Medial Plica. ...
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| Weight training and its effects with growth plates | 6/25/2009 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LAT |
Q: I was wondering if its true if it weight training really does stunt your growth cause i went to a ...
A: Josh, No, working out does not stunt your growth. However, if an adolescent age 15 or under lifts ...
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