| Subject | Date Asked |
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| rib fx | 7/21/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| knee pain | 7/6/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| knee pain | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I was stretching my quads with a stretch I had seen in yoga. I was kneeling down, sitting on my ...
A: Kelli, I'm sorry for this reply but could you please do one of two things - describe where your ...
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| shoulder pain | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I've incurred a nagging injury in my shoulder and was wondering if you could give me any advice on ...
A: Dave, I believe there is some language barrier and I do apologize for not understanding what you ...
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| Shin Bump...Ankle swelling and discoloration | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I was playing softball last weekend and collided with another player. Apparently he hit my left ...
A: Scott, Well we always want to error on the side of conservative. But in this case, sounds just ...
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| knee pain | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I was stretching my quads with a stretch I had seen in yoga. I was kneeling down, sitting on my ...
A: I commend you for doing your homework. I would like to offer a different thought. Sounds like it ...
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| shoulder pain | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I've incurred a nagging injury in my shoulder and was wondering if you could give me any advice on ...
A: David, I do apologize but I really am having a difficult time understanding your question. I thank ...
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| Knee Pain | 6/19/2009 |
Q: Here is my problem. When I was about 18 years old, I had a sudden knee pain in both knees to the ...
A: Well, it appears that you've done all that needs to be done....x-ray, MRI, physician visit, etc. ...
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| Heel Pain | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I am 56, weigh about 260 and have never really been the athletic type. Summer 2008 I "ran" (mostly ...
A: Rich, Thanks for your question. It certainly sounds like you have a condition known as Plantar ...
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| Knee surgery | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I had orthroscopic and open knee surgery on my right knee on May 18, 2009. I had a right knee cap ...
A: My you have a few questions to address....let's see if I can help. First, about the brace. I've ...
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| shoulder pain | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I've incurred a nagging injury in my shoulder and was wondering if you could give me any advice on ...
A: I do thank you for your question. And I would be more than happy to help, if I can. I apologize ...
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| Acromioclavicular injury | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have been lifting weights for 3 years. Recently I was just diagnosed with acromioclavicular ...
A: Robert, Actually no. My recommendation for people healing their AC joint is to let that ligament, ...
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| Acromioclavicular injury | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have been lifting weights for 3 years. Recently I was just diagnosed with acromioclavicular ...
A: Robert, That's good you are going to stop doing the dips. You should be able to do them when your ...
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| Acromioclavicular injury | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have been lifting weights for 3 years. Recently I was just diagnosed with acromioclavicular ...
A: Robert, The AC joint is put under a tremendous amount of strain when you do dips. Simply put, my ...
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| torn rotor cuff | 6/9/2009 |
Q: After surgery has been confirmed a necessary, how long after surgery does it take to get back to ...
A: Mickey, Torn rotator cuffs can be tricky. The reason is the surgical intervention is fairly ...
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| Training for a Marathon | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I am currently training for a half marathon at the end of July. I have been running almost daily ...
A: I believe your best answer would be found in the book, Sports Nutrition Guidebook, by Nancy Clark. ...
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| ASIS Avulsion fractures/injuries | 6/7/2009 |
Q: As he has been cleared to return to sports, I would like to know what types if ...
A: The number ONE factor that has contributed to this is his GROWTH! My what a tall soccer player! ...
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| forarm pain | 6/4/2009 |
Q: Lately when I weight lift I've been having forearm pain working out my biceps. I'm not any kind of ...
A: It sounds like you might be irritating your median nerve. When the muscles in the forearm become ...
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| Shoulder dislocation | 6/2/2009 |
Q: SIR, For the very first time i had dislocated my shoulder by throwing the ball while playing ...
A: Please understand that your shoulder is extremely loose! You are now in a place where the smallest, ...
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| Shoulder dislocation | 6/1/2009 |
Q: SIR, For the very first time i had dislocated my shoulder by throwing the ball while playing ...
A: Fahim, Thanks for your follow up question. As you are a good candidate for this surgery and you ...
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| severe shoulder pain | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I am a 30 year old female golf professional. About two months ago I was hitting golf balls and ...
A: Well, I'm thinking one of two things - the cartilage (known as the labrum) or one of the 4 rotator ...
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| severe shoulder pain | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I am a 30 year old female golf professional. About two months ago I was hitting golf balls and ...
A: Just a bit more please....does it still hurt if you reach for the seatbelt? Does it hurt to ...
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| Bruised ankle bone with cracks | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My 9 yr old daughter was running about 2 weeks ago and fell into a hole and twisted her ankle. We ...
A: I hope I am able to provide you with some information to assist you; feel free to write back if you ...
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| severe shoulder pain | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I am a 30 year old female golf professional. About two months ago I was hitting golf balls and ...
A: sorry for the delay in my response! No excuse - just busy! I will be more than happy to give you ...
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| Calf muscle/Achilles tendon recovery | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I am 56 years old and normally fit and healthy. Approximately two weeks ago I injured my left leg ...
A: John, Thanks for your question. As you are already under the care of a physician, and had ...
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| Shoulder dislocation | 5/25/2009 |
Q: SIR, For the very first time i had dislocated my shoulder by throwing the ball while playing ...
A: It is very common that after a third dislocation to consider surgical intervention. My ...
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| excercise & vomiting | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I'm a 16yo (female) rower. I race very well, but after a difficult workout, I often vomit. This has ...
A: Shannon, Thanks for your question. I apologize for not being able to assist you. Thus we need to ...
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| hand and shoulder injury from fall | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I am an active 65 yr old woman..work with wood and do painting etc(not pictures house.. recently ...
A: Based on your age, there is going to some amount of degenerative joint damage - normal. The ...
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| rash | 5/14/2009 |
Q: lately when my husband does lifting and excercises at the gym he gets these red dots all around his ...
A: Jade, Thanks for your question. I've had experience with this only once before so I'm not sure if ...
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| Shoulder/Arm | 5/12/2009 |
Q: ) I had surgery for a torn labrum in my left shoulder in 2007. It has been fine since PT/rehab. 2 ...
A: Did you tear that labrum again? Probably not. I think you need to consider what is going on ...
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| Injured Thumb | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I was at a track meet the other day and I took a hard fall in the hurdles. After the race my hand ...
A: Cracking is usually caused from swelling. If the cracking is associated with pain, you really ...
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| Chronic Leg Pain | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I am a 20yo male and have had chronic pain in both my quads and calves for the past 3 years. When I ...
A: Robert, Thanks! I don't know what that means; I do not know much about blood. However, I know ...
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| Chronic Leg Pain | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I am a 20yo male and have had chronic pain in both my quads and calves for the past 3 years. When I ...
A: Robert, I may not have any suggestion for you; and about the best I can do is offer you an ...
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| sprain ankle nerve damage | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I sprain my ankle about 10 weeks ago by stepping on my porch steps sideways and fell. No bone ...
A: Miriam, Thanks for your question. I do believe your question is valid and I don't understand why ...
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| Foot Injury | 5/6/2009 |
Q: Currently, I have a problem with my right foot. The pain is located at left-side of my right foot ...
A: Ken, Thanks for the follow up. I'm sorry that I misread your initial request. To be perfectly ...
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| Foot Injury | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Currently, I have a problem with my right foot. The pain is located at left-side of my right foot ...
A: Ken, Thanks for your question. Injury to that area would be consistent with what is known as turf ...
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| Wrist Overextension? | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I play both ice hockey and floor hockey. This past evening, somehow while still clasping my stick, ...
A: Andrew, Did you not get my response? I sent an answer the day you wrote this. My recommendation ...
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| Ankle Sprain | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I sprained my ankle almost two months ago while landing a tumbling pass in gymnastics. It hurt quite ...
A: Colleen, Thanks for the question. I am not completely certain of the areas you are telling me ...
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| pain and clicking in ankle | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I went to the physiotherapist about 2 months ago because my ankles (all around the achilles tendon ...
A: Cracking and sounds are most likely caused from swollen tissue. My recommendation would be to ...
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| knee pain | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I'm a 61 year old male who has been a runner since 1980. I used to run 40-50 miles a week but in the ...
A: Based on what you say, and if "on top or in the front of my knee" is where I believe you are ...
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| calf and Achilles pain | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I am an active 43 year old male, 5-10, 160lbs. I train 6 to seven days per week (moderately ...
A: It's really great that you cross-train. It is a bit unsettling to me that you've experienced ...
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| pain in thigh | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I'm a 25 year old male and over the past couple of days, I've been experiencing pain in my right ...
A: It sounds like you may have pulled a muscle called the rectus femoris. Here is a link to that ...
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| torn extenal hip rotators | 4/26/2009 |
Q: My orthopedic doctor did an MRI on me about 5 weeks ago and stated that I had at least two torn ...
A: I don't believe you need to start the 6 weeks over. That's your physician's call. I believe you ...
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| Re-occuring Hyperextended Thumb | 4/23/2009 |
Q: About 2 years ago playing basketball a pass was deflected and it felt like my thumb popped out of ...
A: Jon, Thanks for your question. I completely understand the position you are in. And your ...
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| INJURED TOP OF FOOT TO BIG TOE | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I TRIED JUMPING ONTO THE EDGE OF A BRICK WALL AND CAME UP SHORT, LANDING ON THE BALL OF MY FOOT/TOES ...
A: It's great to know you had no fracture. That, as I said, would have been my FIRST guess. Now, keep ...
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| INJURED TOP OF FOOT TO BIG TOE | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I TRIED JUMPING ONTO THE EDGE OF A BRICK WALL AND CAME UP SHORT, LANDING ON THE BALL OF MY FOOT/TOES ...
A: Your questions are kind of jumping ahead of my recommendations. You think you did something to the ...
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| Repetitive calf injury | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My daughter is a dancer and does a lot of floor work during dance classes. In the last year or so ...
A: Laura, I don't want to go into great detail now. Could you please answer these questions for me. ...
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| Repetitive calf injury | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My daughter is a dancer and does a lot of floor work during dance classes. In the last year or so ...
A: Laura, Quite an important question so if you can get back with me as soon as possible, I will also ...
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| Possible rib injury or strained muscle? | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I was riding my dirt bike last weekend and ended up in a position where I had to man handle the hell ...
A: As I was reading your letter, I must admit, I kept thinking that you strained the intercostal muscle ...
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| question about steroids | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you ever read anywhere "how" steroids make people stronger? I found a lot of ...
A: David, That's a great question. I've not found anything in writing that tells how steriods work ...
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| hip pain | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I am 46 year old female, I have had a pain in my hip just on one side the right side, right near ...
A: I apologize for my delay in writing - I've been a bit under the weather! Nevertheless, to address ...
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| Shoulder Joint | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I injured my right shoulder when a 240 pound man sat on it during a jiu jitsui contest. For a week, ...
A: Musa, Thanks for the additional information. I am assuming you were on "one" side and he sat on ...
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| Shoulder Joint | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I injured my right shoulder when a 240 pound man sat on it during a jiu jitsui contest. For a week, ...
A: Please provide me with a bit more information. I need to know "where" he sat on your shoulder and ...
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| Knee problem | 4/8/2009 |
Q: "After I got hurt in a soccer game i've been having a poping feeling in the front of my knee and ...
A: Sasha, Thanks for the follow up! Great that you've already had the visit with the orthopedic ...
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| Knee problem | 4/7/2009 |
Q: "After I got hurt in a soccer game i've been having a poping feeling in the front of my knee and ...
A: Sasha, Thanks for the question! This bothers me a bit because it's been three months...too long. ...
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| Hip Flexor? | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I am a Highschool athlete playing soccer and running track. I did something to my hip about 2 weeks ...
A: Sam, Thanks for your question! I completely agree with what your sister has told you...it ...
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| elbow pain | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I took my first spinning class yesterday morning and now my elbows, particularly my left, hurts a ...
A: Kate, It's GREAT that you are working out!!! Way to go!!! And you are so very correct...the pain ...
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| Pelvis or back problem | 4/1/2009 |
Q: Basically On sunday I went to pick up a bag of groceries and I got a sudden sharp pain in my very ...
A: WOW!...I've been on here for almost a year! You're the first person to write to ask a question AND ...
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| ankle injury | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I badly sprained my ankle 8 months ago and then sprained the other one a month later. Both have ...
A: Elizabeth, Most certainly! Physical Therapy will help very much! Seek information from your ...
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| Foot Pain | 3/30/2009 |
Q: i have pain from the side of my foot, on the side of my baby toe, it starts 3/4 towards the toe and ...
A: Sounds like you're on your way! With regards to icing and soaking - no problem! Just make sure the ...
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| Herniated disk | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I'm a seventeen years old boy and I'm a basketball player, after a tournament game that i had a big ...
A: Based on what you are telling me and the progress you are making, it appears you will continue to ...
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| Knee Pain | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I am 23 and female, I recently went on vacation to Las Vegas and walked up and down the whole strip ...
A: Well, to begin with, I am assuming that all the pain is in the back and none in front. Should ...
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| bruised shin | 3/25/2009 |
Q: 2 weeks ago i was playing a soccer gane without a shin guard. I collided with another player and ...
A: It certainly sounds as if you escaped a fracture! I've seen that happen in soccer when the shin ...
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| Sports nutrition | 3/24/2009 |
Q: My name is Philip I need some possible advice on a Nutrition program USN recommended to complement ...
A: Phil, I can answer basic nutrition questions but this is a bit out of my league because you are ...
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| 14 year old with leg stiffness after running | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have a son that is a 14 year old soccer player. He has just begun playing again after a year off ...
A: This question almost seems too obvious so I think things will be fine! He has been inactive for ...
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| Foot Pain | 3/22/2009 |
Q: i have pain from the side of my foot, on the side of my baby toe, it starts 3/4 towards the toe and ...
A: Without actually seeing this, my best guess is a Jones Fracture. The peroneal brevis tendon inserts ...
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| Knee pain | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have pain in both my knees whenever i go upstairs. To be honest i have suffered with it for as ...
A: To be honest, this is NOT unusual! So rest assured, you are going to be just fine! It sounds like ...
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| Cervical Disk Herniation | 3/19/2009 |
Q: Can you direct me to excercises specific for a cervical disk herniation? I herniated a disk a few ...
A: I am certified in the McKenzie Extension Technique. I have been using them successfully for over 10 ...
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| hands | 3/19/2009 |
Q: More and more often I've been getting this semi-constant pain in my hands. very much akin to ...
A: Robert, Thanks for the follow up and I do appreciate you sharing this with me. I have 2 guesses on ...
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| Cervical Disk Herniation | 3/18/2009 |
Q: Can you direct me to excercises specific for a cervical disk herniation? I herniated a disk a few ...
A: John, If I didn't know what to tell you, I would have made recommendations as to where you can get ...
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| Cervical Disk Herniation | 3/17/2009 |
Q: Can you direct me to excercises specific for a cervical disk herniation? I herniated a disk a few ...
A: John, If your disc is truly herniated, you should be getting formal physical therapy. This can be ...
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| lower back golf injury | 3/15/2009 |
Q: Good afternoon Catherine, First, thank you for volunteering on this site. I am a volunteer in ...
A: Well, I highly doubt scar tissue is your problem. If it were, deep tissue massage isn't going to ...
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| right arm | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if there was some way i could solve the problem with my right arm. I play baseball ...
A: Chad, You know, I'm going to have to defer to the physicians and/or athletic trainers on your team. ...
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| right arm | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if there was some way i could solve the problem with my right arm. I play baseball ...
A: Chad, Thanks for your question. I will need much more information - as much as you can give me. ...
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| Major bruise/outer left thigh pain | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I am not sure I'm addressing this in the right category but maybe you can help me. A week and a ...
A: From all I know (which may not be too much regarding DTV), I don't believe it causes the "cramping" ...
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| Major bruise/outer left thigh pain | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I am not sure I'm addressing this in the right category but maybe you can help me. A week and a ...
A: You are asking the correct person! Part one - done! I completely understand this situation. And I ...
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| Outer Knee Injury | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Catherine, I have a doctors appointment but unfortunately it isn't for two weeks and I was hoping ...
A: I'm glad you are seeing a physician because, based on what you said, that would be my ...
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| knee/heart | 3/6/2009 |
Q: this is a followup from my other question. When they took my pulse i had been just sitting in the ...
A: I wish I could be of more assistance. If you were my athlete, I would immediately refer you to a ...
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| knee | 3/5/2009 |
Q: i had trouble with my left knee last year and had surgery on it and now im having the same problem ...
A: Great question and I do wish I could be of more help. I completely understand the injury/surgery; ...
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| elbow injury | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I am taking a karate class at the nearby community college, and my partner for one of the drills ...
A: From your description, it sounds like he hyperextended your elbow. If that's the case, I wouldn't ...
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| Muscle Strain? | 3/1/2009 |
Q: This is my daughter's first year in high school, and she is running track (middle distance) again ...
A: A thigh sleeve should fit snug but not so tight it cuts of circulation or inhibits the quad from ...
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| shin pain | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I recently went skiing for the first time and during my 2 hour lesson I came to realize that the ...
A: Based on what you said, I suppose you could have bruised the tibia. Please know that even the most ...
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| Taking bloodpressure medication and vitamins | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I take several bloodpressure medications and vitamins but don't know the time I should take between ...
A: Please direct this question to your primary care physician; he/she will be more familiar with your ...
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| Muscle Strain? | 2/26/2009 |
Q: This is my daughter's first year in high school, and she is running track (middle distance) again ...
A: Based on what you are telling me, it sounds like she has strained one of her 4 quadriceps muscles. ...
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| a tear in the pectoral muscle | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My son has been seen by two ortho docs since he injured his pectoral muscle on the 4 of this month. ...
A: This injury is most certainly NOT emergent. However, you don't want to put this off much longer. ...
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| shin pain | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I recently went skiing for the first time and during my 2 hour lesson I came to realize that the ...
A: I agree and don't believe it's a bruised bone. You would have known it before you stood up! Please ...
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| a tear in the pectoral muscle | 2/24/2009 |
Q: My son has been seen by two ortho docs since he injured his pectoral muscle on the 4 of this month. ...
A: I do agree with your physicians in that there should be a repair if there is a substantial gap in ...
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| Thumb injured | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I injured my thumb playing ultimate frisbee and i see swelling especially at the base of the thumb. ...
A: Abe, I really have no idea what your condition is as I cannot evaluate you on-line. However, if it ...
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| Shoulder pain | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I lift weights and have been experiencing pain on both shoulders (mild not severe). What's the best ...
A: Rich, I believe if you work the posterior shoulder girdle, the rotator cuff muscles specifically, ...
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| Shoulder pain | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I lift weights and have been experiencing pain on both shoulders (mild not severe). What's the best ...
A: Rich, Without looking at you, my best guess would be that you are experiencing an imbalance. If ...
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| Shoulder pain | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I lift weights and have been experiencing pain on both shoulders (mild not severe). What's the best ...
A: Rich, Please provide me with additional information. Anything will help but if you could tell me ...
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| SI Joint | 2/17/2009 |
Q: How complicated is the SI joint injection? How effective is it? Can it be done in a dr. office? Do ...
A: Jennifer, I am not familiar with this type of injection. When dealing with SI problems, there are ...
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| shoulder | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I had MRI arthrogram done. There are no tears, but I do have laxitiy of the shoulder joint, what ...
A: Jessica, I'm not saying you're going to dislocate that joint. However, as the capsule stretches, ...
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| shin splints | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have a question about shin splints. Whenever I have to walk fast to somewhere I get a very sharp ...
A: Megan, It sounds like you've got a consistent strain of the posterior tibialis tendon. The bone ...
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| shoulder | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I had MRI arthrogram done. There are no tears, but I do have laxitiy of the shoulder joint, what ...
A: Jessica, You most likely are NOT at a greater risk of a tear but, remembering that balloon analogy, ...
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| shoulder | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I had MRI arthrogram done. There are no tears, but I do have laxitiy of the shoulder joint, what ...
A: Jessica, Good that we have a diagnosis now! Each joint in your body has a joint capsule. It's ...
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| Sports Nutrition | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I need help. Is there any website or book that state based on people weight and height and sport ...
A: Wow, that's a real good question! I've never been asked that. I would think any sports nutrition ...
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| posterior shin splints. | 2/10/2009 |
Q: i have been trying to run consistantly for a few months now, but it i keep having trouble with ...
A: When you say "Posterior Shin Splint" I am guessing you mean the "Posterior Tibialis Tendon." If ...
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| ankle problem | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I went to the doctor about 2 months ago about a pain in the back of both heels, around the achilles ...
A: Liz, It most likely feels like it's moving because it is...when the tendon has swelling in it, and ...
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| ankle problem | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I went to the doctor about 2 months ago about a pain in the back of both heels, around the achilles ...
A: The recommendations by your physician and therapist were most certainly the appropriate first steps. ...
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| Rotator Cuff 22 YEARS OLD | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Well I lift and play basketball multiple times a week. I first noticed pain in my left shoulder ...
A: If it is a SLAP lesion, you need to not push it. Some surgeries can be pushed...this is one you do ...
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| Rotator Cuff 22 YEARS OLD | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Well I lift and play basketball multiple times a week. I first noticed pain in my left shoulder ...
A: Brandon, Typical treatment is surgical intervention to repair it. This rarely will heal on its own ...
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| Rotator Cuff 22 YEARS OLD | 2/3/2009 |
Q: Well I lift and play basketball multiple times a week. I first noticed pain in my left shoulder ...
A: I do believe you are correct in that you have a rotator cuff injury. But why is it still bothering ...
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| External roators | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I am reading a bodybuilding book and it has an entire chapter devoted to the proper training of ...
A: External Rotators are incredibly weaker than the Internal Rotators. You would be wise to strengthen ...
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| shoulder | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have emailed you before for pain in the shoulder when I throw. The trainers here at college ...
A: Jessica! So good to hear from you! Unfortunately, I do believe there is something else going on, ...
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| Back of Heel | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I was playing basketball and rolled my foot. 1st time in 20 years playing basketball rolled my foot ...
A: In short, it "sounds" like you make have "tweaked" your posterior talur fibular ligament. This ...
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| Female Distance Runner with Left SI and Right Shin Pain | 1/28/2009 |
Q: my name is Brigid and I am a 22 year old college cross country and distance runner. I am dealing ...
A: I can completely understand how athletes can get lost at small colleges. I thank you for your ...
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| acl and meniscus repair | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I had acl and meniscus surgery repair two weeks ago. My Dr told me that I cannot have any weight ...
A: Mary, Quite a common concern and your surgeon should have informed you. My guess is that the ...
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| Female Distance Runner with Left SI and Right Shin Pain | 1/27/2009 |
Q: my name is Brigid and I am a 22 year old college cross country and distance runner. I am dealing ...
A: My you most certainly have a lot going on! I think the first thing we need to know is if you have ...
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| Tennis elbow | 1/24/2009 |
Q: After almost 6 months with tennis elbow the pain has finally ceased. Are there any specific ...
A: Chuck, If the pain has JUST stopped, don't push it for a few weeks. If you've been out of pain for ...
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| Squats question | 1/20/2009 |
Q: How fast should you lift up your body when performing squats? I don't know if it's the concentric or ...
A: I always encourage lifting weights, NO MATTER WHICH, in a slower fashion. The concentric and ...
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| Deadlifts | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I have been lifting weights for several years and was wondering what would be a good option to ...
A: .. I understand you dilemma. And dead lifts are a fine weight to perform...plus, it works your ...
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| Best way to include tricpes in workout | 1/13/2009 |
Q: As you know most chest exercises work the triceps one way or another so I was wondering what would ...
A: .. When you speak of "Bench Press" then YES...you are correct. The triceps go into an eccentric ...
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| Best way to include tricpes in workout | 1/13/2009 |
Q: As you know most chest exercises work the triceps one way or another so I was wondering what would ...
A: Most chest exercises don't really target the triceps muscle group. You need to extend the elbow ...
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| Kick in the gut -- what about sound? | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Catherine Fedder -- I'm a writer, and for one of my characters I need to know how a specific injury ...
A: Glad I could help! With regards to your follow up question, there would be an initial outcry. ...
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| muscle | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I went to doctor due to a knot at base of neck. he said it is in the muscle of the neck started with ...
A: Jessica, It's hard for me to give you a specific recommendation because I really don't know what ...
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| Need help with description of injury | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Catherine Fedder -- I'm a writer, and for one of my characters I need to know how a specific injury ...
A: Wow...good question...let's give it a go! Well the guy getting kicked off-guard has no time to ...
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| muscle | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I went to doctor due to a knot at base of neck. he said it is in the muscle of the neck started with ...
A: I wish I could be more help. I know the muscle in question - it's called the sternocleidomastoid. ...
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| posterior knee pains | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I quite recently had a leg injury. My physician told me that it was a dislocated knee cap. It was ...
A: Based on what you have told me, the pain below the knee (I am assuming that's the knee cap) is ...
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| posterior knee pains | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I quite recently had a leg injury. My physician told me that it was a dislocated knee cap. It was ...
A: I would like to ask one question before I answer. And you state the pain now is behind the knee. ...
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| Bruised Talus Bone | 1/7/2009 |
Q: My daughter was just diagnosed after ankle sprain that happened 6 months ago did not heal correctly ...
A: I would be more than happy to give you my recommendations but I would like to ask a few questions, ...
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| Overstretching | 1/5/2009 |
Q: A couple months ago I was trying to get my splits, but I guess I stretched too much because the next ...
A: ..and Happy New Year! A bit of background about muscles. They are comprised of millions of fibers ...
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| subscapularis pain | 12/21/2008 |
Q: Approximately 4 years I lifted my daughter by holding her somewhat to the right side and awkwardly. ...
A: .. It certainly appears you have exhausted just about everything! I have a feeling that SLAP ...
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| athletic trainer requirements | 12/19/2008 |
Q: ..I am doing a project for an A&P class and our question is why is it so important for an athletic ...
A: I must admit I don't fully understand what you are asking...I'm going to take a guess here. I ...
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| Shoulder Pain | 12/18/2008 |
Q: Tuesday afternoon I was doing my regular workout. I started off be doing dumbbell bench presses. A ...
A: Brian, The shoulder muscles will be involved in ALL upper body lifting. Shy away from all upper ...
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| Shoulder Pain | 12/18/2008 |
Q: Tuesday afternoon I was doing my regular workout. I started off be doing dumbbell bench presses. A ...
A: Based on what you've described, I believe you have irritated the rotator cuff tendons, which pass ...
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| about injured toe ....help | 12/18/2008 |
Q: i wasnt sure who to ask but i had a concern, about 2 weeks ago i was playing basketball and someone ...
A: Colors are outward signs of what's going on. With what you're describing, "green" would be one of ...
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| Elbow/Forearm Clicking Noise | 12/17/2008 |
Q: about a month ago I was getting up from a seated position, pushing up with both arms, when I noticed ...
A: As a general rule, we are always taught to NOT worry about noises the body makes unless there is ...
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| hgh | 12/17/2008 |
Q: respected maam, im shivkumar 30 male india here. im obese and weigh 100 kg for 5ft 6in height. i ...
A: I do not advise taking human growth hormone...plain and simple. You are more than welcome to ...
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| apparent ACL tear and partial, lateral meniscus tear | 12/17/2008 |
Q: i recently injured my knee playing basketball, it seemed minor. slight swelling and minimal pain. ...
A: To answer your question in one word - yes. Please allow me to explain. You've gotten the MRI so ...
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| hand injury | 12/16/2008 |
Q: My friend told me she was advised she had a shoulder deformity of the thumb ? I have never heard of ...
A: I really cannot think of anything that sounds like "shoulder deformity of the thumb." Even if you ...
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| Broken 3rd and 4th metacarpal in gymnasts hand | 12/15/2008 |
Q: My 12 yr daughter is a competitive gymnast and broke her 3rd and 4th metacarpal in her hand during ...
A: Well, this poses a bit of a concern to me. I can most certainly tell you what I would recommend but ...
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| foot pain | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I have pain on the bottom of my heel and on the side of my foot. I wear custom orthodics but they ...
A: Well, to be perfectly honest, I believe you are experiencing pain because your orthotics are over 5 ...
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| Ankle therapy etc. | 12/13/2008 |
Q: The orthopedic / podiatry experts are maxed out. It is out of frustration and some concerns that I ...
A: Well just to give you a bit of background information. The fibula only bears 1/5 of our body's ...
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| recovery | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure this is your field, but I'll give it a try. My 22 year old son suffered a compound ...
A: Roger, Thanks for your question! Yes this is my area of expertise but only to a degree. When ...
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| ULTRASOUND BURN TO HEEL OF FOOT | 12/9/2008 |
Q: One day the entire heel of my foot became painfully red and inflammed and then slowly filled with ...
A: I am sorry to hear the rest of this story. Yes, it most certainly sounds like procedures were not ...
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| ULTRASOUND BURN TO HEEL OF FOOT | 12/9/2008 |
Q: One day the entire heel of my foot became painfully red and inflammed and then slowly filled with ...
A: .. I am in no way placing any responsibility on the therapist who delivered the ultrasound. I do ...
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| Chronic Calf Strains | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I was a competitive distance runner(5 min miles), including 6 marathons, until age 30. I was injury ...
A: .. There are most likely a few causes to why this is happening but the one I want to focus on is ...
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| Apparent Deltoid Muscle injury | 12/7/2008 |
Q: In July I was using an Auger (spelling?) to dig a hole for planting and caught roots and was tossed ...
A: Maginn, Was also thinking this could be what is known as a SLAP lesion. This is a type of tear in ...
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| finger and shoulder | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have a hard knot at the base of my middle finger on left hand, it is on palm side, no pain unless ...
A: With regards to that know in your shoulder, I would still follow up with your physician because it's ...
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| finger and shoulder | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I have a hard knot at the base of my middle finger on left hand, it is on palm side, no pain unless ...
A: Ganglion Cysts usually occur in larger tendons - most frequently the wrist. I do not believe what ...
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| Contusion | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Ms. Fedder, In July 2007, on vacation, I stumbled forward in a cave into a hole of about half a foot ...
A: Unfortunately, and to be perfectly honest, with regards to an injury this makes little sense. I'm ...
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| finger and shoulder | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I have a hard knot at the base of my middle finger on left hand, it is on palm side, no pain unless ...
A: .. The know at the base of your finger sounds like a nodule buried within that tendon. I could be ...
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| Chest Training Tips | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I am not making any progress with my chest routine. Besides that it has grow almost nothing I don't ...
A: Although I do appreciate all your questions, I think it's time we parted ways. However, I will make ...
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| fracture ribs(4 #9-10-11-12) | 11/28/2008 |
Q: i fracture 4 right side ribs from a fall ,it has been 4 weeks pain is gone just feel a bit stiff at ...
A: Ribs heal slowly but quite well on their own. Depending upon what part of the ribs have fractured ...
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| pulled hip flexor/hip tendonitis | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I am a high school athlete with an injury that ocurred at the beginning of football season, but ...
A: Because your hip flexor has been injured for awhile, the best recommendation I can make initially is ...
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| Back extensions | 11/25/2008 |
Q: This device looks similar to the one that my gym has for back extensions: ...
A: Roberto, I apologize for not answering this but I was not alerted that a message was waiting. I ...
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| Deadlifts | 11/24/2008 |
Q: Are deadlifts a good compound exercise? I was reading an article in muscle and fitness that says ...
A: Roberto, I'm not sure if they are the same. A back extension device looks a bit like a pole (about ...
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| Deadlifts | 11/24/2008 |
Q: Are deadlifts a good compound exercise? I was reading an article in muscle and fitness that says ...
A: Roberto, You're right...stick with the squats for the legs/gluts. As far as your back, extensions ...
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| Behind the neck exercises | 11/23/2008 |
Q: Are behind the neck exercises (lat-pulldown, military press, chi-ups, etc.) bad for your shoulders? ...
A: To answer your question in short, NO those exercises are NOT bad for you. On the contrary...they ...
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| Leg Presses | 11/21/2008 |
Q: What can I do to get the most out of the leg press exercise? I read that depending on your feet ...
A: Roberto, Oh my...let's see if I can describe this further by addressing each question. 1) ...
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| Increase height | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I'm 21 year old male and my height is 5'4" . I want to raise my height. Can u suggest me that is it ...
A: Kumar, Thanks for your question. Based on my area of expertise, I do not believe there is ...
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| My knee has been bad for almost 3 years! | 11/20/2008 |
Q: Almost 3 my family and I went on a snowboarding trip and I had what I call a knee oops! what happen ...
A: Jennifer, Thanks for your question! Based on what you said, it sounds like your patella (kneecap) ...
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| Leg Presses | 11/20/2008 |
Q: What can I do to get the most out of the leg press exercise? I read that depending on your feet ...
A: The leg press machine is an excellent way to safely work the quads. And, you are correct, foot ...
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| Arm pain when I throw the ball | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I play adult softball and the back upper part of my arm hurts when ever I throw the ball, which ...
A: I will need additional information for me to answer. You mentioned the back part of your upper ...
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| trigger finger as a result of broken wrist | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I just got in from P.T. and had to write to you. The therapist said I have "trigger finger" in the ...
A: I'm going to go out on a limb here (with regards to your trigger finger) and try to remember when I ...
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| trigger finger as a result of broken wrist | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I just got in from P.T. and had to write to you. The therapist said I have "trigger finger" in the ...
A: Well hello Rose! Thanks for the update! Trigger finger is tricky. Tendons have a covering called ...
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| shoulder strenghening | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I am 30 and had 2 shoulder surgeries at age 21. One was a labrum repair to put it back into place ...
A: There are several very specific shoulder exercises I prescribe for post surgical surgeries, ...
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| muscle tear | 11/18/2008 |
Q: i would like to ask you about a muscle tear. i was active in sports in the past 5-6 years. but the ...
A: And, I do apologize, I don't know from where you are writing but I do believe there is something ...
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| muscle tear | 11/17/2008 |
Q: i would like to ask you about a muscle tear. i was active in sports in the past 5-6 years. but the ...
A: I apologize for saying it's a bit difficult to understand your situation. But based on what I can ...
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| Body Fat | 11/17/2008 |
Q: How accurate are the weighting scales (i.e. Tanita brand) for measuring body fat? Do they give you ...
A: Roberto, Thanks for your question. With regard to measuring body fat the most accurate method is ...
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| Shoulder | 11/17/2008 |
Q: and thanks for answering my question On Saturday 11/16, I was doing decline bench press and ...
A: Based on what you said, my educated guess would be that you possibly stretched the anterior capsule. ...
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| Isometric core training | 11/16/2008 |
Q: my current study involves the benefit of isometric core training to improve local muscular ...
A: Dors, Thanks for your question. Below are a list of some sits you may want to visit. 1) The ...
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| Upcoming inguinal open surgery: exercise? | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I'm a 61 year old male in good physical condition. I do incline sit ups (60, wait one minute, do ...
A: To be perfectly honest, there are two factors that will determine how much you can do - what your ...
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| stress fracture | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I have a stress fracture right above the small ankle bone on the outside of the leg. (Right side of ...
A: .. I'm going to answer your last question first! To prevent weight gain during the healing phase, ...
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| Grade 2 intrameniscal tear within the posterior horn of the medial meniscus | 11/13/2008 |
Q: So while training, I rotated my leg and felt a snapping motion in my knee. The next couple of days ...
A: .. First, please PLEASE do not be afraid of the results. They are significantly "medical" in ...
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| fluid in shin | 11/11/2008 |
Q: On Friday (about 3 days ago) at my soccer game, a girl and me collided shins when going for the ball ...
A: I have never actually heard of "fluid on the shin." What you are describing is simply swelling in ...
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| Lower back pain | 11/11/2008 |
Q: well how to start. I think i got this lower back pain by biking 7km with 40lbs distributed terribly ...
A: I would think, based on what you're telling me, that you're in a fairly decent amount of muscle ...
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| Absent muscle soreness | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I started to do pull ups with the help of a spotter because I don't have enough strength to do them ...
A: Actually, you should feel some muscle soreness. This tells me you are not working muscles hard ...
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| post partum running | 11/10/2008 |
Q: Prior to becoming pregnant with my son, I was an avid runner and particularly love the half-marathon ...
A: I believe you have investigated this more than most! And I commend you for being so proactive. ...
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| Knee | 11/10/2008 |
Q: About four years ago when I was running track I had my knee give out on me. In the following week I ...
A: let's see if I can be of some assistance. Well, since the MRI showed nothing in the first place, ...
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| lower abs/groin | 11/8/2008 |
Q: Hey Cathrine,thank you for taking your time out to help, i am 20 years of age, last may i was ...
A: Kevin, Given that this is on the "lower" left side of your abdominal muscles, I would wonder if you ...
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| Sports Med Class | 11/8/2008 |
Q: Fedder, My name is Bri and I am currently taking a sports medicine course. I know this is an ...
A: Bri, Thanks for your question. To be perfectly honest, I had left the traditional athletic ...
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| Numbness and weight lifting | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I'm a 49-year-old female who has lifted free weights (no more than 10 lbs each) periodically. I ...
A: Marla, Boy, it sure does sound as if you've truly exhausted the entire medical profession! Let's ...
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| shoulder aches | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I'm 28 and have exercised for ten years. Ever since then, when I exercise, it's very common for me ...
A: let's see if I can be of some assistance! Based on the location, I would be comfortable in saying ...
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| Back of leg pain | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I'm Louie Cerenzia an 18 year old athlete. I have been unable to run, or exercise my lowerbody from ...
A: let's see if I can be of some assistance! It is great that you are taking such a proactive approach ...
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| Rod removal? | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I broke me leg in a college football game (compound) on Aug 30. I had a titanium rod put in and ...
A: Let's see if I can be of some assistance. Although I appreciate the fact that there is a coldness ...
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| ankle sprain with damage to the toe nerves | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I sprained my ankle on sept. 4th playing tennis in running shoes. It has been over two months and I ...
A: let's see if I can be of some assistance. To answer your last question, can this nerve damage be ...
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| Pain behind knee | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I am experiencing some soreness in the fleshy area behind my knee when I extend my leg, & even more ...
A: Unfortunately, without looking at you, the only thing I can think of is a Baker's Cyst. When you ...
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| Pull Ups | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I have been lifting weights for almos 3 years and in the past I used to do pull ups with the help of ...
A: let's see if I can be of some assistance. Pull-ups are a great upper body workout! And there are ...
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| Pain behind knee | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I am experiencing some soreness in the fleshy area behind my knee when I extend my leg, & even more ...
A: let's see if I can be of some assistance. First, that "bendy area behind your knee" is referred to ...
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| Shoulder Injury | 11/4/2008 |
Q: When I was 18, my first shoulder problem ocurred was when I was boxing a friend (high school) and ...
A: let's see if I can be of some assistance. Based on what you've described in detail (thanks for ...
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| fallout from pelvic instability | 11/3/2008 |
Q: First off, thanks for taking the time to answer this and other people's questions. Now - my problem. ...
A: Phew! Let's see if I can be of some assistance. To begin, it appears you have done EVERYTHING I ...
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| Rib injury | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Ms. Fedder, Hi, 2 days ago I was at a jujitsu tournament. During my first match my opponent was ...
A: Let's see if I can be of some assistance. Those floating ribs are a bit tricky. They serve to ...
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| 14 weeks after the fall | 11/2/2008 |
Q: again! how does my hand look to you now? rose ...
A: Rose, Thanks for the violin picture! With regards to ice skating, gee, I think I that would be the ...
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| 14 weeks after the fall | 11/2/2008 |
Q: again! how does my hand look to you now? rose
A: Rose!! Oh my gosh!! You've been a busy girl, haven't you? It looks great but more important, how ...
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| Bicycle | 11/2/2008 |
Q: Can riding a bicycle be okay for a mans reproductive health?
A: This is outside my scope of practice. If you are interested, find a urologist (perhaps on this ...
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| its me again about my shoulder prob | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I am much better and I believe it is due to the fact that I have been doing my strectching exercises ...
A: they are appreciated! With regards to your question, it most certainly sounds like you're doing ...
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| its me again about my shoulder prob | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I am much better and I believe it is due to the fact that I have been doing my strectching exercises ...
A: Monte, First, I don't believe you can get a diagnosis of bursitis from an x-ray. That would most ...
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| 7yr old gymnast with wrist fracture | 10/18/2008 |
Q: My dd is a beginning level competitive gymnast. On wed. she sustained a torus fracture of her distal ...
A: let's see if I can be of some assistance! Your physician is correct! Be comforted...all will be ...
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| gastrocnemius pain during aerobics class | 10/18/2008 |
Q: About a month ago, during a step aerobics class, my calf "cramped". It was at the bottom of the ...
A: let's see if I can be of some assistance. After reading your well-detailed description, I really ...
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| up-date | 10/18/2008 |
Q: current stats: elbow: ex=-35, flex=130, foresup=90, pron=70 wrist: ex=37, flex=50, raddev=15, ...
A: The pic looks wonderful!!! You must be working real hard!! As far as these number go; I guess ...
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| Cramps | 10/14/2008 |
Q: Catherine! Thanks for volunteering your expertise and for your time. Although my mom is very healthy ...
A: let's see if I can be of some assistance. First, please understand the information I'm about to ...
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| foot injury | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I have recently started running again after having a baby, therefore, I'm not very consistent. I ...
A: let's see if I can be of some assistance. Just a bit of an anatomy lesson...under the greater toe ...
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| Muscular contractions | 10/14/2008 |
Q: Why might concentric, eccentric, or isometric contractions be stronger than the other? I know that ...
A: let's see if I can be of some assistance. First, you really have a grasp on the whole "muscle ...
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| ankle problem | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I sprained my ankle about 3 months ago and it seems to have healed just fine, except that I still ...
A: Let's see if I can be a bit more clear and take this a step further. The posterior tibiofibular ...
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| arm injury | 10/13/2008 |
Q: My 11 year old daughter was training to compete as a level 8 gymnast in January. She fractured the ...
A: let's see if I can be of some assistance. I am familiar with this type of injury; and thank you for ...
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| ankle problem | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I sprained my ankle about 3 months ago and it seems to have healed just fine, except that I still ...
A: let's see if I can be of some assistance. Based upon what you said, it sounds like you possibly ...
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| calve injury | 10/10/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Osgood Schlatters Disease | 10/6/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| foot | 10/2/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| rib injury | 9/18/2008 |
Q: .later pain on sneezing and cough and when i get in out of bed so i stayed off it 9 days ...pain ...
A: Let's see if I can be of some assistance. Tennis balls, when served or slammed can travel in excess ...
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| shoulder | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I am a catcher on a college team and I have been haveing pain in my shoulder when I throw. Right now ...
A: Jessica, Some people may call it stubborn; I call it persistent. And, that if a good quality; ...
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| shoulder | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I am a catcher on a college team and I have been haveing pain in my shoulder when I throw. Right now ...
A: Should your athletic trainers believe it is the biceps tendon, I cannot disagree with that as I have ...
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| slap repair? | 9/17/2008 |
Q: on 8-19-2008 i had slap repair done on my rt shoulder i also had a small tear of the rotator cuff ...
A: Mike, Thanks for your question! Let's see if I can be of some assistance. Well, it appears you ...
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| Sports medicine | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I am a 10th grade student who wishes to gain knowledge in the area or sports medicine and am ...
A: Let's see if I can be of some assistance! But first, congratulations on pursuing this direction in ...
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| shoulder | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I am a catcher on a college team and I have been haveing pain in my shoulder when I throw. Right now ...
A: Let's see if I can be of some assistance. Based on what you have described, it could be the biceps ...
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| leg injury | 9/14/2008 |
Q: Today my daughter was on a bunk bed and when I was trying to get her down. She feel with her weight ...
A: I understand not wanting to miss work. I believe you should; under the circumstances, you need to ...
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| leg injury | 9/14/2008 |
Q: Today my daughter was on a bunk bed and when I was trying to get her down. She feel with her weight ...
A: Brenda, Thanks for the clarification. Let's see if I can be of some assistance. This most ...
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| leg injury | 9/14/2008 |
Q: Today my daughter was on a bunk bed and when I was trying to get her down. She feel with her weight ...
A: I would be more than happy to answer your question but will need a bit more information, if you ...
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| 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: Let's see if I can be of some assistance! Did you have a bone scan of your pelvis 3 years ago? I ...
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| Deltoid muscle bulge | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I am a 50 year old male, several months ago I was playing around with children on a high bar, I was ...
A: Let's see if I can be of some assistance... Well, since you have identified the muscle as the ...
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| complications due to swelling at cast removal | 9/7/2008 |
Q: facts: 1.52 yr old active adult 2.fell ice skating-broke wrist 3.immediate ice application, ...
A: I only was able to see one picture with this question. There is another question waiting for me; ...
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| complications due to swelling at cast removal | 9/7/2008 |
Q: facts: 1.52 yr old active adult 2.fell ice skating-broke wrist 3.immediate ice application, ...
A: Now, because you are a violinist by profession, my recommendation would be to certainly get your ...
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| complications due to swelling at cast removal | 9/7/2008 |
Q: facts: 1.52 yr old active adult 2.fell ice skating-broke wrist 3.immediate ice application, ...
A: Let's see if I can be of some assistance. It's a bit hard for the to give an exact recommendation ...
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| ankle problems | 9/7/2008 |
Q: Catherine, I have a question for you about my ankles. I played collegiate rugby for 3 years before ...
A: Let's see if I can provide you with some assistance! When a body part has been injured, the new ...
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| glute/hamstring/calf pain | 9/5/2008 |
Q: For the past five months, I've had pain in the middle glutes, high hamstrings, and in the left calf ...
A: Let's see if I'm able to help. This sounds like it's not really an injury to the gluteal muscles, ...
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| Shin Bruise Discoloration | 9/5/2008 |
Q: What are the minimum and maximum times required for discoloration to occur after a good shin bump ?
A: Let's see if I can offer any assistance! If this is truly ON the tibia (shin bone), the ...
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| Discoloration from shoulder/rib trauma | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I am concerned/amazed by the yellow color that covers my shoulder, chest, and arm, and the purple ...
A: Let's see if I can provide you information to assist! Let's talk about two things - the colors and ...
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| Calf pain after using the elliptical | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have been working out regularly on the elliptical machine for over a year. Last week I wasn't ...
A: At this time, however, I am going to defer in answering. Please allow me to explain why. When ...
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| Foot pain | 9/1/2008 |
Q: A little over a week ago I was running on the track at school for Jagathon. I am not accostomed to ...
A: Let's see if I'm able to help you a bit. I wish I could clarify the exact "location" of your pain ...
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| Stomach ache after exercize | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I'm 15 and have been playing football all my life but in the past year about 10 minutes after ...
A: And, I believe you wrote because I am in the field of Sports Medicine, as this condition happens ...
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| Knee pain | 8/29/2008 |
Q: i dislocated my left knee cap 3 weeks ago, since having my cast removed i have a bad pain in the ...
A: Let's see if I can offer you some assistance. First, I do not know what you mean by the letters OP. ...
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| Question about buttock muscles | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I hope I spelled it right. Is our buttock muscles part of our leg muscles, or they part of our back ...
A: The buttock muscles collectively are known as the gluteal muscles. There is the gluteus maximum, ...
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| Knee pain/ ACL | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I'm 47, male, 5'7", 150 lbs., athletic About 6 months ago I jumped up to catch a football, and felt ...
A: Jeff, Please don't misunderstand me. This will not just go away. If you did rupture your ACL or ...
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| Knee pain/ ACL | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I'm 47, male, 5'7", 150 lbs., athletic About 6 months ago I jumped up to catch a football, and felt ...
A: Since the pain is on the outside of the knee, a differential diagnosis may be Iliotibial Band ...
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| Ankle | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I was standing in the sand at the beach for about 20 min. I noticed afterwards that if i walk on ...
A: Let's see if I can be of some help. The foot is a complex yet flexible structure comprised of 26 ...
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| Knee pain/ ACL | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I'm 47, male, 5'7", 150 lbs., athletic About 6 months ago I jumped up to catch a football, and felt ...
A: Let's see if I can help address your concern. You mentioned that 6 months ago you "felt a twinge ...
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| Bone Contusion and Lateral Meniscus Tear | 8/27/2008 |
Q: While jumping on a trampoline in 2005, I had an accident and fell off. I went to the doctor the next ...
A: Let's see if I am able to help explain this to you. However, as you did not provide me with this ...
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| calf strain | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I'm 40 years old and had stopped exercising for about 2 months. In the past I had used a home ...
A: Scott, Thanks for your question! Let's see if I can help you out. But first, a small anatomy ...
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| ankles | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Mrs. Catherine M. Fedder, I am a 22 years old dancer and it's been nearly one year since I've hurt ...
A: Jasmine, It sounds like the swelling that you describe is occurring in the part of the ankle/foot ...
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