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| calve injury | 10/10/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: My son 13years old was playing football last night. When pushed he fell with a twist in the air. He ...
A: One of the first things we all concern ourselves with is a ruptured Achilles tendon. However, the ...
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| WRIST PAIN ON PINKY SIDE | 10/10/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I have been having wrist pain on the pinky side of my hand..it has been a constant pain, and has ...
A: Patty, Based on what you have said, I think it might be a sprain but you really should have this ...
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| WRIST PAIN ON PINKY SIDE | 10/9/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I have been having wrist pain on the pinky side of my hand..it has been a constant pain, and has ...
A: This could be a variety of things. Unfortunately, you have not provided enough information for me ...
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| Tennis elbow and icing | 10/8/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: You mentioned in a previous question to use ice packs on the affected elbow, but my question is: I ...
A: Roberto, The bag is actually providing a barrier between your skin and the ice. The best example I ...
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| shoulder dislocation | 10/8/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: About 2 1/2 years ago I dislocated my shoulder playing basketball. It was out for a good minute ...
A: let's see if I can be of some assistance. There are several joints in the shoulder but based upon ...
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| abdominal/rib strain | 10/7/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I have been having a re-occurring abdominal strain issue. In May, I developed an injury in my left ...
A: There is a specific pain felt in the left shoulder when there is a rupture to the spleen. I do not ...
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| lactose intolerance and running | 10/7/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: My 17 year old daughter recently found out she is allergic to milk (thru a blood test). Although ...
A: Although I am a Certified Athletic Trainer, this question would best be answered by a Nutritionist. ...
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| Nerve/Ankle Injury | 10/7/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I injured my ankle about a month ago while landing short on a skill. (my ankle was compressed with ...
A: Darren, Thanks for your question. Let's see if I am able to be of some assistance. Based on what ...
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| torn muscle? | 10/6/2008 | Dr. John H. Park, DC, CSCS |
Q: I was unloading a truck 3 weeks ago when boxes started to fall...I raised my left arm to try and ...
A: Yes, it is quite possible that you tore a muscle and it has retracted and formed the lump in your ...
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| Osgood Schlatters Disease | 10/6/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I have just been diagnosed with osgood schlatters disease. I was told that it isn't something to be ...
A: Let's see if I can provide some assistance. First, a bit of background. It is quite well known and ...
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| shoulder injury | 10/6/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I injured my right shoulder a time ago and went to a sports therapy md and he did ultrasound and ...
A: Good hearing the follow up...hope I can be of some assistance! Let's address your issues one at a ...
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| Tennis Elbow | 10/4/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I was just diagnosed with tennis elbow (left) and have been lifting weights for about 3 years. Are ...
A: Ten days is just a general time frame. If you want to be specific, heat should not be used when ...
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| Tennis Elbow | 10/4/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I was just diagnosed with tennis elbow (left) and have been lifting weights for about 3 years. Are ...
A: Ice will help reduce swelling, slows blood flow (to hold healing oxygen in the area longer), ...
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| Tennis Elbow | 10/3/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I was just diagnosed with tennis elbow (left) and have been lifting weights for about 3 years. Are ...
A: let's see if I can be of some assistance. It is great that you have knowledge of those weights in ...
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| is it safe? | 10/3/2008 | Dr. John H. Park, DC, CSCS |
Q: Park.... at first i want to tell you how happy i am that i am finally writing to you and that i ...
A: Statistically, the most common MMA injuries are facial lacerations (cuts), hand injuries, and ...
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| foot | 10/2/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: i was walking off of a deck and missed a step sending me down on my foot funny, it hurt but i just ...
A: Suzy, Thanks for your question. Let's see if I can be of some assistance. Based on the ...
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| abdominal/rib strain | 10/2/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I have been having a re-occurring abdominal strain issue. In May, I developed an injury in my left ...
A: Before I answer, I would like to ask one specific question of you...as soon as you reply, I will be ...
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| Achilles Tendonitis | 10/1/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: My 9-year-old daughter is a competitive gymnast and was recently diagnosed with Achilles Tendonitis. ...
A: With regards to this happening to several of the children; yes there is an answer - they are ...
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| shoulder injury | 10/1/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I injured my right shoulder a time ago and went to a sports therapy md and he did ultrasound and ...
A: Monte, Thanks for clarifying this for me. I wish I knew what motions cause you discomfort...but ...
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| shoulder injury | 10/1/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I injured my right shoulder a time ago and went to a sports therapy md and he did ultrasound and ...
A: I need a bit more information prior to giving you a clear answer... 1) Are you right handed? 2) How ...
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| Achilles Tendonitis | 9/30/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: My 9-year-old daughter is a competitive gymnast and was recently diagnosed with Achilles Tendonitis. ...
A: Let's see if I can be of some assistance! The cast she is in is actually most appropriate, ...
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| Calve pain | 9/29/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I was hiking the other day, and decided to run up some wooden stairs on the side of the hill. I ...
A: Let's see if I can be of some assistance! The sound "snap" is a very good description....thank you ...
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| bowling injury | 9/29/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: While bowling in one of the many leagues I am in, I got a sharp pain in my bicep upon releasing the ...
A: Let's see if I can be of some assistance! First a bit of an anatomy lesson...there are three biceps ...
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| opinion of dynasplint | 9/26/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: Do you remember me, Dr. Fedder...the violinist with edema after cast removal? I saw my orth surgeon ...
A: Rose, I'm so sorry you're in pain and not happy. Just remember, nothing worth while is ever ...
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| Broken/sprained finger/hand? | 9/26/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: maybe you can help me. Today I was riding my bike and happened to clip the handlebars on a fence, ...
A: Let's see if I am able to be of assistance. I just received this question, however, I will assume ...
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| shoulder | 9/26/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I wrote you earlier about my shoulder pain and I plan to go back to the trainer tomorrow...is that ...
A: It appears that you are on the right course....you REALLY need some time off, some rest, and some ...
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| opinion of dynasplint | 9/25/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: Do you remember me, Dr. Fedder...the violinist with edema after cast removal? I saw my orth surgeon ...
A: Of course I remember you! However, please don't refer to me as a doctor; I have not earned that. I ...
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| pain in the butt! | 9/24/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I just started doing tae kwon do about 6-8 weeks ago. I am 38 years old. While in class about 4 ...
A: Let's see if I can be of some assistance. I was quite surprised as I read your story. I started ...
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| About a pain in my knee | 9/24/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: ANSWER: Dear Ismael, I will need you to provide me the following information as I really have no ...
A: It's still very difficult to give you a good impression of what this could be. I'm not completely ...
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| About a pain in my knee | 9/23/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: Hi I'm going to the police academy next year and i need to loss some pounds i go running ones a day ...
A: I will need you to provide me the following information as I really have no clue what to tell you. ...
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| knee pain | 9/23/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I have a painful knee, haven't had an injury just started to ache, feels 'different' from the other ...
A: Susanna, Thanks for the clarification! What you are describing certainly sounds like a Baker's ...
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| shoulder | 9/23/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I wrote you earlier about my shoulder pain and I plan to go back to the trainer tomorrow...is that ...
A: No, it's not normal for your arm to go numb. What is normal is that there is most likely swelling ...
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| injured thigh muscle | 9/23/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: Well let see, I am a soccer player and about a week ago my right thigh starting hurting. I thought ...
A: Let's see if I can be of some assistance. There are four muscles in the quadriceps group (hence ...
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| shoulder | 9/23/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I wrote you earlier about my shoulder pain and I plan to go back to the trainer tomorrow...is that ...
A: Jessica, Thanks again for your question! And, it's good you return to see your Athletic Trainer... ...
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| the picture was taken today... | 9/22/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: i know you answered my question before...i wanted you to view my hand pic to see if the swelling has ...
A: Rose, Thank you kindly for keeping me up to date! I'm very happy knowing that another physician ...
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| Tennis Elbow | 9/22/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: What's the latest on tennis elbow treatments ? How to prevent recurrence, etc.? I have been doing ...
A: Let's see if I can be of some assistance. I don't know if you have a true "tennis elbow" which is ...
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| the picture was taken today... | 9/22/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: i know you answered my question before...i wanted you to view my hand pic to see if the swelling has ...
A: Is Darby closer to Pittsburgh or Philadelphia? I have professional associates who I can contact. ...
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| edema after cast removal | 9/21/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: dr fedder! i am the professional violinist who wrote to you last week re: edema after cast removal. ...
A: And, just so you know, I'm not a physician, you can call me Cathy! You know, I'm not familiar with ...
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| knee pain | 9/21/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I have a painful knee, haven't had an injury just started to ache, feels 'different' from the other ...
A: Let's see if I can be of assistance! After reading your question, I can say, "Sure, it sounds like ...
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| need advice | 9/20/2008 | Catherine M. Fedder, ATC, MA, LATC |
Q: I tore my acl in my left knee when I was about 26 years old. I wasn't able to have surgery until I ...
A: Let's see if I'm able to be of some assistance. Anterior Cruciate Ruptures have been around for ...
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